Wax Jacket Cleaning & Re-Waxing Prices
Specialist cleaning inside and outside, followed by professional hand re-waxing. Choose from five wax finishes to suit the garment and how you intend to use it.
Prices valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Postage, repairs and applicable surcharges are charged separately.
2026 garment prices
These base prices include our specialist cleaning process and a professional hand-applied Basic Wax Finish (Wax 1). Alternative wax finishes can be selected for an additional charge.
Wax Jackets Cleaned does not simply apply fresh wax over dirt, odours or old contamination. Our standard service cleans the garment inside and outside before it is professionally re-waxed.
Wax Jackets Cleaned operates a strict no repair-only, no clean-only and no wax-only policy. Repairs and alterations are carried out as part of the complete cleaning and re-waxing service.
Standard jacket
Up to and including size L / 40-inch chest, women’s size 16, and up to 30 inches in garment length.
Jacket or coat over 31 inches
For jackets and coats that exceed the standard garment-length category.
Long, riding or Stockman coat
For full-length waxed coats, including riding and Stockman-style garments.
Trousers up to 34-inch waist
Trousers measuring 36 inches at the waist or above are subject to a 10% size surcharge.
Gilet or vest
A waxed cotton sleeveless garment with no arms.
Waxed hat
Specialist cleaning and re-waxing for a waxed cotton hat.
Garments are assessed individually. Very unusual construction, condition, contamination or previous treatment may affect the final charge.
Accessories, size and condition
Add the relevant accessory and size charges to the garment’s base price. Any condition-related charge is applied only where the additional work is required.
Wax jacket accessories
| Accessory | Additional price |
|---|---|
| Belt | £3.75 |
| Hood | £6.00 |
| Half shoulder guard / neck cover | £5.00 |
| Full shoulder guard / neck cover | £7.50 |
Heavily soiled or over-waxed garments
Very dirty jackets or trousers, and garments requiring removal of excessive wax build-up, are charged an additional:
Prior dry-cleaning requirement
Where dry cleaning is genuinely required before our specialist cleaning and re-waxing process, the additional charge is:
Typical estimated repair prices
Repairs are available only as part of the complete cleaning and re-waxing service. The minimum repair charge is £10. The prices below are typical starting prices, and an accurate cost can normally be confirmed only after the garment has been inspected.
Common repairs
| Repair | Typical price |
|---|---|
| New zip | From £30 |
| Cuff ends — pair | From £30 |
| New wick strip | From £30 |
| Top collar edge | From £25 |
| Bottom edge | From £25 |
| Sleeve patch repair | From £25 |
| New corduroy collar | From £30 |
| Repair hanging loop | From £10 |
| Belt-loop repair | From £15 |
| Pocket-edge flap | From £15 |
Linings, pockets and specialist work
| Repair | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Replace body lining only | From £90 |
| Replace sleeve lining | From £35 each |
| Replace pocket | From £35 |
| Repair four pocket corners — pinch/sew | From £15 |
| 30-year-aged replacement belt | From £30 |
Multiple repairs are assessed as one job, so adding the individual starting prices will not necessarily give an accurate total.
Five professional wax finishes
The final appearance and feel depend on the jacket’s fabric, age, colour, previous treatments and condition. No two wax jackets react in exactly the same way.
Basic Wax Finish
A lower-residue finish with little or no oily or sticky surface feel, depending on the garment. It provides a reasonable level of water resistance and is included in the base price.
Silk-Oil Wax Finish
Our most popular traditional-style finish. It has a slightly oily or tacky feel at first, which normally settles after wear, and offers a strong water-resistant finish for outdoor use.
Fashion Wax Finish
A darker, waxed appearance with less surface oiliness than a traditional finish. It is particularly suited to modern garments where a smart appearance is preferred.
Heavy Wax Finish
A substantially heavier and more oily wax application for garments used mainly outdoors. It provides the closest practical result to a highly water-resistant finish, but it will feel noticeably stickier than the other options.
Dry Wax Finish
A dry-to-the-touch finish designed to retain water and stain resistance without the traditional wet feel. Dry wax naturally develops a cracked, worn or antique character with use.
Wax makes fabric darker and all dressings can carry a mild paraffin-type smell. Every finish is applied by hand, then the garment is placed in our specialist hot room for approximately 48 hours to help the dressing soak evenly into the fabric and reduce the surface stickiness.
Postage and packing
Postage is not included in the cleaning and re-waxing prices. The following prices apply to return delivery using the stated UK service.
Sending your garment to us
- Use a tracked or signed-for postal or courier service.
- Address it to: Wax Jackets Cleaned / Wax Jackets UK Ltd., F.A.O. Nigel Eastwood, Goyt Mill Unit K, Upper Hibbert Lane, Basement — Roadside, Marple, SK6 7HX.
- Please hand the parcel to someone in Unit K. Do not leave it in the post room or nominate a safe place.
- We must be able to sign for the parcel as proof of delivery.
- Pack the garment as compactly and securely as practical.
- Check and empty every pocket before sending.
- Include your completed Owner Send-In Form inside the parcel.
What happens next
Read the information carefully before sending your garment. This helps us identify the jacket correctly and carry out the finish and work you have requested.
Read the information
Use the latest information-sheet page or read the full information directly on the website.
Complete the form
Download the Owner Send-In Form or complete the online form if you do not have access to a printer.
Send the garment
Use a tracked or signed-for service and place identifying paperwork inside the parcel.
We confirm receipt
Work is completed in receipt order. Payment is requested when your item is ready to return.
Full terms and conditions
These terms are shown in full so they can be read directly on the pricing page without opening a drop-down section. Please read them carefully before sending a garment to Wax Jackets Cleaned.
1Estimates and quotations
We do not give estimates or quotations over the telephone. We can provide a confirmed quotation only after we have physically inspected the garment.
You may email photographs to waxit@waxjacketscleaned.co.uk and we will try to provide a rough estimate where possible. A photograph-based estimate is not a final quotation and may change once the garment has been examined.
2Stains and cleaning limitations
Not every stain can be removed. Our cleaning procedure is deliberately gentle so that we can obtain the best possible result without damaging the garment.
Most garments clean extremely well. However, some ingrained marks, paint, black marks, staining or permanent colour changes may remain visible after cleaning.
3What “cleaned” means
“Cleaned” means that we will make the garment as clean as reasonably possible using our specialist gentle process. The item will be returned clean, professionally hand re-waxed and, most importantly, fully wearable.
Your garment will not be returned looking brand new. Age, wear, fading, previous damage and the character of the original fabric will remain part of the garment.
4Water resistance and waterproofing
We do not guarantee that a jacket, coat or pair of trousers will be 100% waterproof after reproofing. No waxed cotton garment can be guaranteed to become completely waterproof.
Tell us how you intend to use the garment and we will endeavour to achieve the most suitable water-resistant finish possible for its fabric, construction, age and condition.
5Colour and appearance changes
Some garments will change colour slightly and others may change dramatically. Wax dressing is neutral and does not contain coloured dye, but applying wax normally makes the fabric look darker.
Special factory-applied finishes on some modern waxed-cotton garments cannot always be replicated. The final colour and appearance depend on the original material and its previous treatment.
6Wax transfer and indoor use
Wax jackets are outdoor garments. After cleaning and re-waxing, the dressing may transfer onto other materials. Care should therefore be taken when wearing a newly re-waxed garment indoors or in a motor vehicle, and when placing it against furniture or other fabrics.
7Surface feel and settling
Some garments will feel stickier or oilier than others after the process. This depends on the selected wax finish, the fabric and the amount of dressing the garment absorbs.
The surface feel normally settles after a short period of wear. Heavy Wax is intentionally more oily and sticky than the other available finishes.
8Turnaround time
Please allow up to 4 weeks from the date Wax Jackets Cleaned receives your item for the requested work to be completed and the garment returned.
Particularly extensive repairs, unusual restoration work or circumstances outside our control may require additional time. We will contact you where a significant delay is expected.
9Postage and delivery responsibility
Send garments using a suitable tracked or signed-for service. We must be able to sign for the parcel as proof of delivery. Wax Jackets Cleaned cannot accept responsibility for an incoming item that is lost in transit.
Standard return delivery is uninsured. Wax Jackets Cleaned cannot accept responsibility for items lost, stolen or misdelivered by the courier on return. Optional additional insurance is subject to the courier’s restrictions, terms and claims procedure and does not guarantee that a claim will succeed.
10Wax-finish expectations
No guarantee can be given regarding the exact final feel, appearance, colour, smell, stickiness or water-repellent performance of a particular wax finish. No two wax jackets are identical and different fabrics can react differently to the same treatment.
Every wax finish is applied by hand. The garment is then placed in our specialist hot room for approximately 48 hours to encourage the dressing to soak evenly into the material and to reduce the surface stickiness.
By sending your garment to Wax Jackets Cleaned
You confirm that you have read and understood the pricing, wax-finish information and terms shown on this page, including the natural limitations of cleaning, re-waxing, repairs, colour changes, water resistance, postage and final appearance.
Start with the information sheet and send-in form
Make sure the selected wax finish and any repair requirements are clearly stated. Read the information sheet carefully before choosing a finish and include your contact and return-address details with the garment.