4010 A150
ARMY 1010 BLACK - WAX COTTON
Crafted from durable Army 1010 Black wax cotton canvas for reliable weather protection and timeless riding style. Fully lined for comfort, the jacket features a belted adjustable waist with side tabs and double D-rings for a customizable fit, along with a leather-lined collar and neck beltlet with buckle.
Built with rider-focused functionality, it includes a snap front with brass zippers and black snap caps, a two-way main zipper, and full-length inner windflap and outer stormflap to help block wind and rain. Four exterior cargo pockets with sidewalls and snap-close stormflaps provide practical storage, while two interior button-close lining pockets keep essentials secure. The jacket is finished with stormproof snap-close wrist cuffs with built-in gussets, rayon-lined sleeves for easy wear, and a red plaid cotton-blend lining for classic heritage style.
Additional details include an embroidered Vanson Oval and an embossed ID key fob with a garment unit number for reference. Wax (tin) for easy reconditioning of the wax cotton is available separately. Handmade in the USA from domestic and/or imported materials, the Dover Wax Cotton Jacket blends traditional craftsmanship with dependable performance for riders.
The advantages of waxed cotton
While technically advanced textiles have become increasingly popular, Vanson has always believed that a traditional family of jackets need to be produced in the traditional way using authentic materials. The Vanson DOVER JACKET is one of the most traditional waxed cotton jackets available today. All the production of this great jacket is craft work - from waxing the canvas to cutting and sewing.
The fact is that waxed cotton is waterproof, lightweight and breathable, all at the same time - a goal not yet fully achieved by modern high-tech laminated textiles. Waxed cotton is a living material, and like all living things, with a minimum of care and feeding it will reward you with great performance and a long life.
The degree of water-resistance of waxed canvas is controllable by you and may be adjusted at any time by applying re-proofing compound (WAX SM), a little warm air (hair dryer), and gentle rubbing-in. This is in complete contrast to modern coated and laminated textiles, in that once they begin to leak (which they all will at some point, perhaps along a seam, perhaps in a heavy wear area), they cannot be repaired.
The History "¦
1939. HMS Ursula. Royal Navy. Silent Service. Famously wet and cold, submariners caught spray over the bows and conning tower on every watch. Legend has it that the commander of the Royal Navy submarine Ursula commissioned a special suit using the well-known English waxed cotton material. This became the basis of the post war trials jackets.
Through the '60s, every motorbike shop had Made in England waxed cotton trials jackets and pants for sale. These versatile jackets were used as off-road gear, and weather-proof road gear as well as a jacket used by many Café Racers. Though the intended use was more English country gentleman, they were prized for their durability and functional good looks. Originally made in England, the market for these jackets really skidded in the mid '70s. With the discovery of North Sea Oil, the English pound rose substantially in value, with the result that many old and famous English marques found themselves priced out of their traditional overseas markets and so were driven to the wall. Some well-regarded and famous names disappeared; Norton, Triumph, and BSA motorcycles all closed. Both MG and Triumph cars shut down. English clothing makers also took a hit.
The resurgence
It is ironic that the resurgence of traditional English waxed cotton clothing came from the Italian market as the jackets were adopted in more or less their original form as retro fashion. Fashion market pricing was higher than motorcycle market price points and was high enough for the English makers to again thrive in this new niche.
The Vanson DOVER JACKET is a gentleman's jacket that can go anywhere. Wearing one is a statement of values and appreciation for traditional ways and materials.
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