Barbour
Allerston Waxed Cotton Half-Length Jacket
The Barbour Allerston is a half-length waxed cotton jacket featuring a black matte shell, a corduroy collar, a two-way gold-tone zipper, slit pockets, and buttoned flap patch pockets. The interior includes a tartan lining visible at the rolled cuffs, and the back is finished with a center vent secured by a snap. Designed for transitional weather, this straight-fit jacket provides durable outerwear with a relaxed silhouette.
- Material
- Waxed cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, heritage, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
Barbour waxed cotton half-length jacket with corduroy collar and multiple pockets.
Waxed cotton fabric, two-way zip, buttoned flap patch pockets, centre vent.
- Material
- Waxed cotton
- Style
- classic, heritage, casual
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- wide corduroy collar
- waxed cotton fabric
- straight fit
- two-way zip closure
- slit pockets
- buttoned flap patch pockets
- buttoned centre vent at back
- half-length silhouette
Product Insights
Barbour's Allerston Waxed Cotton Half-Length Jacket offers a fitted, women-specific cut with mobility-focused design inherited from equestrian roots: a two-way zip and back vent eliminate binding when reaching forward, while unzipping from the hem relieves lap pressure when seated and vents heat without exposing the chest. The core tradeoff is a snug fit that requires sizing up for layering, near-zero breathability from waxed cotton and synthetic lining, a permanently fixed corduroy collar, and periodic rewaxing with Thornproof Dressing as recommended care.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- True to Barbour size but fitted; size up for layering.
- Mobility
- Two-way zip and back vent eliminate binding when reaching forward.
- Seated comfort
- Two-way zip vents hem to relieve lap pressure when seated.
- Lap relief
- Two-way zip release eases lap pressure when seated.
- Driving comfort
- Lower zip release frees movement and vents excess heat when seated.
- Heat venting
- Unzipping from the hem vents heat without exposing the chest.
- Back vent and zip
- Opening the two-way zip from the bottom and the vent prevents back binding when leaning forward.
- Two-way zip
- The two-way zip is directly inherited from equestrian Bedale and Beaufort jackets.
- Care
- Rewaxing with Barbour Thornproof Dressing is the recommended care.
- Reproofing
- Barbour recommends DIY reproofing with Thornproof Dressing or a professional service.
- Lining material
- Lining: 65% poly/35% cotton (body), 100% poly (sleeve); Q&A says 100% polyamide.
- Breathability
- Near-zero breathability due to waxed cotton and synthetic lining.
- Collar
- Corduroy collar is permanently fixed and not removable.
- Fit
- Shorter, more fitted women's cut than the unisex Bedale and Beaufort.
Product record
- Title
- Allerston Waxed Cotton Half-Length Jacket
- Brand
- Barbour
- Price
- 725 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Practical benefits of the two-way zip
- The half-length cut positions the zip base right at the hip, where it typically bunches when sitting; pulling the lower slider up an inch releases pressure on the lap, allowing the jacket to lay flat in a car seat — a subtle ergonomic advantage that prevents the front from riding up during a commute.
- The Allerston uniquely pairs a two-way zip with a buttoned centre back vent — opening both simultaneously frees the hem to move independently from the shoulders, which eliminates binding across the back when reaching forward, a combination that echoes traditional riding coats and adds real-world mobility for driving or bending.
- Because waxed cotton has near-zero breathability and rapidly traps body heat, the ability to unzip from the hem creates a controllable chimney vent that dumps excess warmth without exposing the chest to cold air — making the jacket wearable across a wider temperature range without complete removal.
- Barbour’s two-way zip, a defining feature of equestrian icons like the Bedale (1980) and Beaufort (1983), was originally developed to let riders open the jacket over the saddle; the Allerston carries that same hardware, which means its design intent is rooted in active use rather than passive coverage.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-upper view of a black waxed jacket on a model showing a corduroy collar, central gold zipper with round pull, rolled cuffs revealing a dark tartan lining, and front patch pockets partially visible.
- Central zipper and pullProminent vertical gold metal zipper with large round ring pull that hangs at the collar; zipper teeth are exposed and metallic gold.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high) - Zipper pull text“Barbour”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Collar materialWide pointed corduroy collar in black with visible wale texture and soft matte finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Main shell fabricSmooth matte black outer fabric with slight creasing consistent with waxed cotton finish visible across front panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuff lining (tartan)Rolled cuffs reveal a dark tartan lining with a deep charcoal base, a narrow white stripe and a thin dark red stripe.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.76 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - Front pocket flaps and snapsLower front pocket flaps are visible with metallic snap hardware; one snap visible at lower left edge of image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - Visible stitching linesTopstitched seam lines along raglan sleeve joins and panel seams visible on shoulder and chest areas.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high) - Model hands interactingModel's hands are positioned near the center front, one hand touching the other while adjusting the cuff area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.62 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chest up against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped portrait framing the model from upper chest to just above the head, centered on the jacket front.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or pattern.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the model's face and subtle reflections on the metallic zipper.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with visible fabric texture and clear detail on hardware.
Colors
matte black· main shell#0E0E0Eblack corduroy· collar (corduroy)#140D0Bwarm gold· hardware (zipper and snaps)dark charcoal· cuff lining base#2B2A2Cdeep red· cuff lining stripe (red)off-white· cuff lining stripe (white)- Central zipper and pullProminent vertical gold metal zipper with large round ring pull that hangs at the collar; zipper teeth are exposed and metallic gold.
- 02
Product
Front-facing black midlength jacket with a center metal zipper, two lower flap pockets with visible snap buttons, a dark corduroy collar, and turn-back cuffs showing a striped inner band.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy half-length jacket shown from the front with a straight hem and relaxed fit over the model's torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high) - Center zipperFull-length exposed metal zipper in a bright gold finish running down the jacket center, ending in a round decorative zipper pull.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower flap pocketsTwo rectangular lower front flap pockets, each with a visible round gold snap button; pocket flaps have rounded bottom corners.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Collar materialWide turn-down collar in a darker textured fabric consistent with corduroy, contrasting subtly with the jacket body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuff detailSleeve cuffs turned back revealing a lighter striped inner band and a narrow contrasting trim at the cuff edge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.15 (medium) - Fabric appearanceExterior shows a low-sheen, tightly woven finish consistent with waxed cotton or similar coated fabric with minimal surface texture visible.
- Hem and lower edgeStraight hem with a slight rounded inset at the zipper area; hem sits above mid-thigh on the model.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the jacket against a plain white background; a quilted black tote bag is draped over the model's left shoulder; soft studio lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Model and poseFemale model shown front-facing from head to upper thighs with arms relaxed; left arm slightly bent holding a shoulder bag.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Accessory - quilted bagLarge black quilted shoulder bag with diamond stitching draped over the model's left shoulder, partially overlapping the jacket.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Background and lightingEven white background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows and neutral color rendering.
- Visible handsBoth of the model's hands are visible at the lower frame; the left hand holds the bag and the right hand rests near the thigh.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
deep black· jacket body#0E0E0Dpolished gold· zipper and snap hardwarevery dark charcoal· collar#0E0D0D- Overall silhouetteBoxy half-length jacket shown from the front with a straight hem and relaxed fit over the model's torso.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a mid-length black jacket on a model showing back panel, raglan sleeves, wide ribbed collar, and a lower-center vent tab with a single metal snap.
- Back panelFlat single-piece back panel in a matte black woven fabric with visible topstitch lines near the shoulders and down the side seams.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - CollarWide turned-down ribbed collar in a darker black textured fabric that sits across the upper back and extends to the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong raglan-style sleeves with horizontal seam lines visible across the upper arm and elbow area; sleeves are slightly loose through the forearm.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.62 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.20 · w 0.23 · h 0.64 (medium) - Rear vent tab and snapVertical stitched tab centered on the lower back terminating in a single round metallic snap button in a light gold tone.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - HemStraight hemline with a small visible rounded corner at the side and slight drape over the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Model contactModel's hands and lower torso are visible below the jacket; right hand slightly extended showing part of sleeve opening.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing rear of the jacket on a model against a plain white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing model cropped just above the head and below the knees, jacket fills the central area of the frame.
- BackgroundSmooth plain white backdrop with no visible props or text.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and a slight shadow under the hem and hands.
Colors
matte black· body and sleeves#0E0E0D- Back panelFlat single-piece back panel in a matte black woven fabric with visible topstitch lines near the shoulders and down the side seams.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
A great outdoor jacket for walking the dog.
A quality traditional jacket for outdoors.
Classic style with exceptional quality
This jacket is well made and can be worn anytime. Living on the East Coast, I can wear it pretty much from spring to winter. Classic style that will last years to come. I purchased a size bigger, so I could wear it with thick sweaters. Living it!
Q&A
4 answered- Does this jacket run true to size compared to typical Barbour sizing for women?
- We've found that this jacket typically runs true to size compared to other Barbour women's styles, though some reviewers note it has a slightly more fitted silhouette through the body. If you prefer a roomier fit for layering, you may want to consider sizing up.
- What is the recommended method for cleaning and rewaxing this jacket?
- We recommend cleaning with a damp cloth and mild soap, then reapplying Barbour Thornproof Dressing following the brand's instructions. The dressing can be warmed and applied with a sponge or cloth, then hung to dry. For a full clean, Barbour offers a reproofing service.
- Is the jacket lined, and if so, with what material?
- Yes, this jacket is lined. The lining is 100% polyamide.
- Is the corduroy collar detachable?
- No, the corduroy collar on the Allerston Waxed Cotton Half-Length Jacket is not detachable; it is a fixed wide corduroy collar as part of the jacket's design.