International Wax Jacket Cleaning, Re-Waxing & Restoration
Wax Jackets Cleaned is a specialist UK-based service for customers around the world who cannot find proper wax jacket cleaning, re-waxing, odour removal, mould treatment, repairs or restoration locally.
This is a very niche service. Many places offer basic re-waxing, but very few are able to clean the inside and outside of a waxed cotton garment, deal with odours, carry out repairs and then professionally re-wax the item by hand.
If your Barbour, Belstaff, Driza-Bone, Filson, Musto, John Partridge or other waxed cotton garment is dirty, smelly, mouldy, dry, faded or no longer wearable, we can usually help.
Why send your wax jacket to the UK?
Because proper wax jacket cleaning is not the same as normal dry cleaning, laundry or a basic re-waxing service.
A specialist process
Waxed cotton garments need careful handling. Our process is designed to clean and restore the garment without treating it like ordinary clothing.
More than re-waxing
A dirty or smelly wax jacket usually needs more than wax added on top. We clean the garment first, then re-wax it properly by hand.
Competitive pricing
Even with international postage, many customers find our service a practical and cost-effective alternative to replacing a good wax jacket.
A worldwide solution for a very niche problem
Wax jackets are made to last, but once they become dirty, stale, mouldy or badly dried out, many owners are told that nothing can be done. In many cases, that is not true.
We regularly help with:
- Old wax jackets that smell and cannot be worn
- Vintage Barbour and Belstaff jackets
- Jackets left in cupboards, garages, lofts or storage
- Garments with mould, mildew or heavy odour
- Dry, patchy or uneven waxed cotton
- Repairs to cuffs, linings, seams, holes and tears
Popular garment types include:
- Wax jackets and coats
- Long riding coats and stockman coats
- Motorcycle-style wax jackets
- Waxed cotton trousers
- Hoods, belts and shoulder guards
- Waxed cotton bags and accessories
How the international service works
The process is simple. You send the garment to us in the UK, we assess it properly, carry out the agreed work, then arrange return delivery.
Tell us the required work
Before sending the garment, please tell us the work which your jacket requires. Pictures can be sent with more detail to our email address or WhatsApp for inspection, but this won’t give a definitive quote. This helps us advise whether the work is suitable.
Complete the owner send-in form
Download or complete the owner send-in form so we know who the garment belongs to, what work you would like and how to contact you.
Send the garment by tracked delivery
Use a tracked and signed-for service wherever possible. International customers are responsible for sending the garment safely to us in the UK.
We inspect the garment properly
Once received, we inspect the item and confirm what can realistically be done. If repair work is needed, this is discussed before completion.
Cleaning, restoration and re-waxing
The garment is cleaned, deodorised where possible, repaired if required and professionally re-waxed or reproofed by hand.
Payment and return shipping
Payment is arranged before return dispatch. International return shipping is quoted depending on the country, parcel size, weight and courier availability.
Competitive specialist pricing
Our cleaning and re-waxing prices are designed to keep proper wax jacket restoration affordable, especially when compared with replacing a quality garment.
Prices can vary depending on garment size, condition, wax finish, repairs and shipping destination. Please check the current price list before sending your item. Please also consider that our prices are in GBP. As such, international customers may see fluctuation in pricing due to exchange rate changes.
Why not just use a local dry cleaner?
Most dry cleaners cannot safely clean waxed cotton garments because the fabric, wax dressing, lining and construction all need specialist care.
A basic re-wax may improve the look of a dry jacket, but it will not properly deal with dirt, body odour, mildew, mould or years of storage smell inside the garment.
Our service is for customers who want the garment made wearable again, not simply made shiny on the outside.
Important information for international customers
Sending a wax jacket internationally is straightforward, but it is important to understand the practical details before posting your garment.
Use tracked shipping
Please use a tracked and signed-for service. We cannot be responsible for garments lost, stolen or misdelivered by couriers before they reach us.
Customs and duties
International customers are responsible for any customs paperwork, import duties, taxes or courier charges that may apply in either direction. As the garment is being sent for servicing, there should be no commercial value and therefore no additional charges, but the prior point still stands if charges do arise.
Email and WhatsApp contact
For international customers, email and WhatsApp are usually the best ways to send photos, ask questions and receive updates.
Countries we can help
We can work with customers outside the UK, including Europe and the rest of the world. Return shipping is quoted individually.
Europe
Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Portugal and other European countries.
North America
Customers in the United States and Canada can send wax jackets to us in the UK for specialist cleaning, repairs, re-waxing and restoration.
Rest of the world
We can also advise customers in Australia, New Zealand and other international locations where specialist wax jacket cleaning is difficult to find.
International wax jacket cleaning FAQs
Common questions from customers outside the UK.
Can I send a wax jacket from outside the UK?
Yes. International customers can send wax jackets and waxed cotton garments to us in the UK. Please contact us first and send photos before posting your item.
Do you clean the inside as well as the outside?
Yes. Our service is designed to clean and freshen the garment properly before re-waxing. This is especially important for jackets with odour, mould or long-term storage smells.
Can you remove all stains and marks?
Not always. Waxed cotton must be cleaned gently, so some stains or age-related marks may remain. The aim is to make the garment clean, restored and wearable without damaging it.
Will my jacket be 100% waterproof afterwards?
No wax jacket can be guaranteed 100% waterproof. We re-wax and reproof the garment as thoroughly as possible, but the final result depends on the fabric, age, condition and original construction.
How much is international return shipping?
International return shipping is quoted individually because the cost depends on the country, parcel weight, dimensions, courier service and insurance requirements.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are helpful for initial advice, but some work can only be confirmed once the garment has been physically inspected.
Ready to make your wax jacket wearable again?
If you cannot find a proper wax jacket cleaning and restoration specialist in your country, Wax Jackets Cleaned can help. Send photos first, complete the owner form, then post your garment to us in the UK.