Jacksnipe Overjacket8.5oz Dry waxed 100% cotton
The Discovery edition of the bestselling Jacksnipe style. Made from a 100% plant-based dry wax cloth. Perfect for layering over your bulky jumpers and overshirt. Practical roomy pockets to stash your stuff - inside and out. Designed in Calderdale. Cloth from Dundee. Horn buttons from the Cotswolds. Cut and sewn together in Great Yarmouth.
The king of layering
The sought after Jacksnipe style makes its return in a revolutionary Halley Stevensons dry wax cloth treated with a 100% plant based DWR coating. We’re one of the first to use it and you’ll be the first to wear it.
Intended to be worn on top of your bulkiest layers like a jacket-length overcoat, but looks just as smart over a t-shirt. The Jacksnipe is a year-round practical solution to getting the most out of your HebTroCo wardrobe. Layer up and go.
Plenty of pockets to stash your stuff – inside and out.
No harmful chemicals. We’re one step closer to zero plastic on this style, all that’s left is the poly-cotton thread used to sew the panels together. More on that below.
It's in the details
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P200 Biodry™ Discovery Rain outer made from 100% BCI cotton
with a plant-based dry wax treatment and DWR coating. -
P156 Noble 100% BCI cotton lining
with a fluorocarbon free finish for easy sliding on and off when you’re wearing lots of layers. -
British made plastic-free buttons
made from horn.
Plenty of pockets…
Two generous handwarmer pockets with plenty of space to stash stuff.
Securely tucked underneath these are two patch pockets each with enough room for a large smart phone or your specs.
Two large inside poacher’s pockets with button closures – they’ll easily accommodate a notebook or roadkill pheasant / nut roast that’s fallen off the back of a lorry.
Breaking new ground
Discovery is the name of the Royal Research Ship dry docked in Dundee on the River Tay. She was the vessel on which Captain Scott and Shackleton led their first expedition to the Antarctic in 1901. One hell of a feat that set the way for Dundee promoting itself as the city of discoveries.
A few minutes inland from the River Tay is Halley Stevensons. They’ve been manufacturing and innovating waxed cotton fabrics for over 150 years. The previous five versions of the Jacksnipe Overjacket have all been made out of their cloth.
Recently, Halleys have turned their attention to developing sustainable alternatives to waterproof treatments. This follows the proposed EU ban on potentially harmful C6-based PFC chemical coatings. They have developed a 100% plant based alternative that is sustainably sourced and made using fully traceable ingredients. The dry wax coating is also plant-derived, replacing the need for petroleum based waxes.
We share similar values with Halleys. We both love making stuff in Britain, we value quality and both of us are striving to improve sustainability in the fashion market. Halley Stevensons are flying the flag for textile innovation in Dundee, enabling us move one step closer to removing all traces of plastic from our garments.
Made in the Far East
(of England)
Based in Great Yarmouth, Yarmouth Oilskins started making in 1898 as Yarmouth Stores, supplying fishermen with clothing, hosiery, seamen’s oil and waterproof clothing. Over the years they’ve supplied workwear and speciality waterproof garments to the industries of the sea.
They’re a small scale, independent company with a background in traditional workwear. Their story and values align well with ours.
Size Guide
In the photos: Ed is 5’8″ / 10.5 stone and wears a size Medium.
The Jacksnipe Overjacket is designed to be worn over other garments which means you don’t need to size up to accommodate your biggest jumper underneath.
Any questions at all please email us and we'll do our best to guide you
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pit to Pit (A) | 23.8 | 24.8 | 26.3 | 27.8 | 29.2 |
| Back Length (B) | 27.6 | 28.0 | 28.5 | 29.1 | 29.7 |
| Sleeve Length (C) | 25.0 | 25.4 | 26.0 | 26.6 | 27.2 |
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pit to Pit (A) | 60.5 | 63 | 66.75 | 70.5 | 74.25 |
| Back Length (B) | 70 | 71 | 72.5 | 74 | 75.5 |
| Sleeve Length (C) | 63.5 | 64.5 | 66 | 67.5 | 69 |
Product Care
Hand wash inside out. Line dry. To bring the wax back to the surface, medium iron on the outside.
You can reproof your Jacksnipe Overjacket with Halley Stevensons reproofing spray.
Reviews
Rob Carmichael (verified owner) –
Finally managed to get one of these after missing out the first couple of times, as always the quality is outstanding. Another great piece of clothing that will get plenty of wear.
Damo (verified owner) –
I don’t think I’ll every really get over the regret of missing out on the first iteration (I buggered about emailing you about sizing and Ed’s body measurements on the day of release and therefore missed the boat), as that petrol blue looked different from owt I’d seen before, or indeed since.
But today’s delivery has softened the blow.
This Jacksnipe is stunning. The look and feel of the jacket is amazing and you can just tell it’s been well thought out and well made. And the sizing is almost made to measure. I would have never ordinarily gone for a small size but I’m glad I took your advice.
The Jacksnipe looks so good with my M16s and a pair of Red Wings. I’m beyond chuffed.