Making a DPM cotton jacket waterproof?

[Grendel]

Just wandering has anyone tried to turn a normal DPM army jacket into Wax Cotton since don’t want to be wearing my Driza-Bone jacket when hunting and my other waterproofs are either bright blue or light gray neither of which idea for stalking the bunnies.

 

[lou1661]

Wear the waterproof layer under the dpm jacket, no worries then.

 

[Gray]

I don't see a problem with that, if its cotton it should wax up, should it not. Actually thinking about it, what a cracking idea. You've see the price of wax coats etc, got one myself from Edinburgh woolen mill for £70 and that was half price in a sale.

 

[santaman2000]

Most military coats are a poly/cotton blend.

 

[johnnytheboy]

Barbour now do a dpm wax jecket!!

I have always wanted to make a cotton dpm jacket into a field type coat but I have never found a good fitting surplus jacket to start with!!

 

[Gray]

I've got some XL issue shirts which are like jackets, might have a go

 

[Gray]

My mates just told me you can waterproof virtually anything with silicon dissolved in paraffin. Gawd I bet that stinks, and don't smoke whatever you do

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Depends on the weave of the fabric whether or not if it can be made rainproof by waxing. Hold the fabric up to the light, preferably the sun, & if you can see pin point dots of light between the threads in the weave then no matter how much gunk you apply, rain will come through. If you don't see any light twixt the weave then it might be worth a go. Lou's suggestion of wearing your disco waterproofs under the DPM jacket seems like a good idea to me though.

 

[rickyamos]

That's why the dpm gortex jackets don't have pockets in if you look, they were supposed to be worn under the dpm cotton jacket. Because then you don't get that tell tail swoosh swoosh when waking around trying to be silent as your waterproof rub together.

 

[tiger stacker]

Barbour now do a dpm wax jecket!!

I have always wanted to make a cotton dpm jacket into a field type coat but I have never found a good fitting surplus jacket to start with!!

They reintroduced a design from the late 70s. Kind of barn door closed as the MOD changed to Crye designed MTP. Nikwax spray worked well on my issue jacket, the idea of wearing the waterproof under the smock is still a good idea. Too many pockets with too much bulging out though.

 

[demographic]

That's why the dpm gortex jackets don't have pockets in if you look, they were supposed to be worn under the dpm cotton jacket. Because then you don't get that tell tail swoosh swoosh when waking around trying to be silent as your waterproof rub together.

<cough> Sleeve pockets <cough>

I was just given one by a mate last night, decent bit of kit.
In fact I'd go as far as to say that the new British army kit is generally of a higher standard than I've seen it before.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Hmmm fleecy hand warmer pockets.

 

[Fat Rog]

Nikwax or Fabsil is the stuff for this, it waterproofs tents so it'll do a jacket. Loads of the stuff on ebay and it doesn't cost too much . Obviously it ain't gonna make a string vest waterproof, but for ex issue DPM stuff it works a treat.

 

[rik_uk3]

Not worth faffing about waxing a DPM jacket, just get a army Goretex, £25 or something, cheap as chips or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MENS-PADD..._Men_s_Coats_Jackets&var=&hash=item2c63ef776c £30 delivered.

 

[demographic]

Hmmm fleecy hand warmer pockets.

That's on the windproof polycotton jacket, just recently got one of those in MTP pattern as well. Now that is a well thought out nice jacket. My only fault is that the velcro catches on the netting of the pockets sometimes. The bumf says its coated with some nano material that makes it better at resisting dirt and water. Its more water resistant that I expected a polycotton jacket to be anyway. I expect its also low infra red emissivity but I can't say that makes a vast difference to me walking the dog through Gelt wood in the rain...

So far the Walter Mittys don't seem to have them either but the first time I see a 40 year old loser in one I'm putting it away never to be worn again. I'm also keeping away from mirrors, just in case.

 

[Retired Member southey]

That's on the windproof polycotton jacket, just recently got one of those in MTP pattern as well. Now that is a well thought out nice jacket. My only fault is that the velcro catches on the netting of the pockets sometimes. The bumf says its coated with some nano material that makes it better at resisting dirt and water. Its more water resistant that I expected a polycotton jacket to be anyway. I expect its also low infra red emissivity but I can't say that makes a vast difference to me walking the dog through Gelt wood in the rain...

So far the Walter Mittys don't seem to have them either but the first time I see a 40 year old loser in one I'm putting it away never to be worn again. I'm also keeping away from mirrors, just in case.

Hahahhahahahaha!!!

 

[Dave]

I put barbour wax on my tilley hat which works fine, but ends up coming out after a few days of wear. With Ventile, which is 100% cotton I was told wax ruins it.
Nikwax do a cotton proof product for proofing cotton, polycotton and canvas.

 

[woof]

Should the new MTP pattern even be on the open market ?, i thought it was restricted to service personel only. I say this as i would'nt want any site member to get in trouble.

Rob

 

[Retired Member southey]

Ooooooooooo. Lucky for me I get it free!

 

[woof]

Ooooooooooo. Lucky for me I get it free!

Lol !, i'm looking at an "issue" set know, my sons, so he's ok to.

Rob