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Hi there this is Linda, now in Oz.

For the last 20 years I have been trying to track down some Barbour Mitts. they are waxed cotton over mitts and used to be all the rage when I fist started motorcycling in UK in the 60's. I held on to mine until just before my trip, although they were much patched and almost useless in keeping out water. then, to my absolute delight my friend, Kees, in Holland donated me a pair that he had had in his cupbord for many years. I was ecstatic! they kept my hands warm and dry all through the worst wet and cold, even up the KKH. Then some little bastard in India nicked them and I cant find more any anywhere, not even on Google or Ebay.
Has anyone got any hidden away that need a good home with me?
Please email me if you do. And can anyone persuade Barbour or Belstaff to start making them again?
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Hi there this is Linda, now in Oz.

For the last 20 years I have been trying to track down some Barbour Mitts. they are waxed cotton over mitts and used to be all the rage when I fist started motorcycling in UK in the 60's. I held on to mine until just before my trip, although they were much patched and almost useless in keeping out water. then, to my absolute delight my friend, Kees, in Holland donated me a pair that he had had in his cupbord for many years. I was ecstatic! they kept my hands warm and dry all through the worst wet and cold, even up the KKH. Then some little bastard in India nicked them and I cant find more any anywhere, not even on Google or Ebay.
Has anyone got any hidden away that need a good home with me?
Please email me if you do. And can anyone persuade Barbour or Belstaff to start making them again?
Safe riding
Linda
As it happens I have recently bought a pair on eBay UK , so they do still turn up from time to time . Sory I don't want to let mine go ,but I'll keep an eye out for you as I'm looking for a Belstaff/Barbour wax jacket and visit flea bay regularly .
Best of luck !
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Bob's your Uncle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BELSTAFF-PROFE...QQcmdZViewItem
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For the last 20 years I have been trying to track down some Barbour Mitts. they are waxed cotton over mitts
Good arn't they?

You can buy them here .. made in OZ .. Walden Miller do one .. but I cannot find then on their site http://www.waldenmiller.com.au/gloves.html
and another mob in Tasmania do similar. Sorry don't remeber the name.. May be both of those have gone too?

The Kiwis (New Zealanders) do a nylon over mitt .. Andy Strapz imports them .. don't think they'll go 20 years though.

You could try the Ulesseys club AGM - they have trade stalls where usefull things turn up.
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http://belstaffusa.com/originals.html
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Belstaff are now owned by an Italian group and the jackets are fashion garments. I bought a Barbour waxed jacket last year - wore it down to Spain / Italy. Not a good idea - everything got covered in melted wax. I remember now why my mother used to stop me sittting around the house wearing one many years a go.
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Australian Knitting Mills

www.aust-woollenmills.com
Australian Knitting Mills are manufacturers of thermal garments, knitwear, underwear, coats and socks, thermal undergarments made from pure wool, wool and cotton or Thermostat (great for skiers), corporate clothing, embroidering company logos onto caps and jackets, jumpers, oilskin and suede coats and vests.

Location; Victria
13-14 Hood Street (opposite Town Hall), Collingwood Phone: 9419 0544

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Note gloves not on their web site. And a few other things they do aren't there either.
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Belstaff do still make bike gear as well as the fashion stuff .
I too have a Barbour International jacket and love it , but I'm currently on the lookout for another slightly larger one as my present one has mysteriously shrink [ mostly around the waist ] - can't understand how that may have happened !
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