How to care for and reproof /re-wax your Swanndri Oilskin Jacket

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2021
  • Swanndri is well known for crafting high-quality oilskin jackets, vests, and coats, all made from premium European oilskin, also known as waxed cotton canvas. Oilskin, while not strictly waterproof, is highly weather-resistant and will keep you dry for an extended period of time. Particular attention is paid to the construction of our garments to ensure that any weak points - where water ingress may occur - are minimised e.g. seams and stitch holes.
    Over time, your oilskin garment will lose its waxy coating and its water repellency will diminish. It is possible, however, to reapply the waxy coating to extend the life of your garment for years to come.
    In this video, our GM of Sales, Nic Floyd, illustrates how easy it is to reproof your jacket and explains what you need to get the job done.
    You can find out more about our oilskin range and the history of oilskin garments over at www.swanndri.co.nz/oilskin-ca...
    #Swanndri #Oilskin #WaxedCotton #Swandri #Weatherproof #Coats #Jackets #NewZealand #Rewaxing #Reproofing
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  • @jamesh8789
    @jamesh8789 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Was given an old cheaper oil skin that sat rolled up under the bed of a caravan for god knows how long and it needs some lovin'. Cheers for the video, mate. Very helpful

  • @johnhorton7106
    @johnhorton7106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is an absolutely outstanding in depth highly informative/instructional well made video. Thank you!!!

  • @angelbrown2177
    @angelbrown2177 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would be the best youtube demo ever. Extremely well done.

  • @tonymartin509
    @tonymartin509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for explaining the process, I feel confident in redoing my own now after the same length of neglect, even though it still has a nice deep look.

  • @user-bm6ig2sc8h
    @user-bm6ig2sc8h ปีที่แล้ว

    Floydy, you have such a delicate touch! ❤

  • @johannesdaniel4021
    @johannesdaniel4021 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you so much for making this video, you have done a great service to me and my coat

  • @TJ-hd5ym
    @TJ-hd5ym ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had an oil skin jacket, and my wife donated it to the goodwill boy I miss it

  • @Studebaker_Hoch
    @Studebaker_Hoch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @JBoardOnly
    @JBoardOnly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful, thanks

  • @jmpersonal2402
    @jmpersonal2402 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think my vest is holding up well at 24 years!! ... I also have a wool-lined, but the cotton is still my favourite.. who needs sleeves? Not me!

  • @lordharvey5199
    @lordharvey5199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah mine was worse could you show how to do a patch they are sturdy I have had mine for over 15 years and was a farmer for to years it's still serving me just about to give it a oil up it's been 5 years got to do the pants as well

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there, sorry for the late response! We hope to do more videos in the future so hopefully we will do a patch one soon.

  • @jacobheinz8236
    @jacobheinz8236 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey matey, my Swanndri oilskin jacket is more than 30 yrs old!

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey there! That's an achievement. Well done!

  • @Tiberius41
    @Tiberius41 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In Australia I was told just to leave it on the clothes line in summer to set the wax. Probably hotter than your hairdryer. He said it works great?

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there, Sorry for our late reply! We wouldn't recommend doing it this way as the oilskin will likely get sun damaged and the jacket will change colour if exposed to the sun for a long enough period. Thanks.

  • @hepzlawrence7710
    @hepzlawrence7710 ปีที่แล้ว

    What wax do you use? Can you use brown shoe polish?

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there, we use our own Oilskin Wax (found here: www.swanndri.co.nz/swanndri-wax-reproofing-tin.html) which is specific for oilskin jackets and vests. Thanks

  • @OlObuffalo
    @OlObuffalo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you store the coat. Can you hang it in the plastic laundry bag or other garment bag? Do you fold it and box it up? Is is safe to hang beside other garments

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi there, sorry for the late reply! We would recommend keeping it stored in a cool dry place. Whether you hang it or fold it is up to you. Keeping in mind, if it is touching other garments, its likely they will get waxy/oily marks from your Oilskin jackets. Please ensure you always store it dry, if its still wet it's likely it will be moldy the next time you pull it out to wear.

    • @OlObuffalo
      @OlObuffalo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@swanndriclothing thanks, you saved all my other coats, and the enormous expense of replacing them! 🤟

  • @stuwhyte479
    @stuwhyte479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is dubbing OK to use on oilskin?

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Stu, if you are talking about Dubbin we would not recommend to use it on our Oilskin products. Typically, Dubbin would be used more on leather products and can be thicker, so it is more challenging to work into the fabric and sits on the surface more than our reproofing oil. You can check out our wax here: www.swanndri.co.nz/swanndri-wax-reproofing-tin.html
      Sorry for the late reply!

    • @stuwhyte479
      @stuwhyte479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@swanndriclothing hi thanks for your reply very informative.

  • @tablelamp801
    @tablelamp801 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes but how do you wash the inside fabric..??? This is so frustrating none explains how to do that everyone talks about how to rewax… yes but firts I have to wash the inside, tell me how??

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there, sorry for the late reply! We only recommend a spot clean with a damp cloth to wash the lining. Leave it lying flat in the shade to dry. Oilskin will not survive if it goes through the washing machine. So to keep the jacket fresh and the lining clean just a spot clean and airing the jacket. Thanks

  • @dromadez
    @dromadez ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait a minute....did you say it's not waterproof but you won't get wet for a long time????🤔

    • @swanndriclothing
      @swanndriclothing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi there, our oilskin is not a waterproof-rated product. It hasn't gone through standardized testing for them to be a waterproof-rated garment. However, it will keep you dry for a long time before the water seeps through and gets you wet. Remember that we don't claim our oilskin jackets and vests to be waterproof. But it will keep you dry up to a certain point.

  • @craigslattery934
    @craigslattery934 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cheers mate from across the ditch