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3 Feb 2022
Oxford Sterling Dry2Dry™ Waterproof Wax Jacket - Khaki
Heritage style jacket with fixed waterproof membrane, removable thermal gilet and level 2 armour
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Verified Customer Reviews for Oxford Sterling Dry2Dry™ Waterproof Wax Jacket
It's a very good product exactly wht I wonted
01 May 2025 by Anonymous
False pockets at top
Style: Black
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Superb jacket
07 March 2025 by Sean A
This jacket a very well made and very warm. Looks really smart both on and off the bike.
Arrives next day from SBS. 1st class service as usual.
Style: Khaki
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Good jacket
03 February 2025 by Ebenezer A
Great looking jacket, ticks all the boxes, however I feel like jackets at this price point should come with a back protector, hence my rating
Great jacket overall
Style: Khaki
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Description
Perfectly suited to the upright biker seeking style, class and comfort, the Sterling has been tailored to have a longer length covering at the rear and a press stud collar adjuster for extra wind protection.
Building on the excellent features from Oxford's best-selling Hardy waterproof jacket, the Sterling has improved durability thanks to Oxford's new Armourlite® Pro Wax fabric, ensuring the Sterling sails through CE class AA certification. Twice as durable as traditional waxed cotton, retaining the classic look with none of the upkeep.
The Sterling wax jacket features a Dry2Dry™ waterproof/breathable membrane, CE level 2 shoulder and elbow protectors, ventilation zips and is constructed from highly durable Armourlite® Pro Wax fabric.
It combines heritage styling influences with the latest in technical fabric innovation for a jacket that packs style, protection and comfort.
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Back Protector
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Oxford Sterling Dry2Dry™ Waterproof Wax Jacket - Khaki
- Armourlite® Pro Wax construction
- Soft touch collar lining with genuine leather edging
- Dry2Dry™ Waterproof fixed membrane liner
- Classic plaid cotton removable thermal gilet
- Level 2 CE shoulder & elbow protectors (EN 1621-1:2012)
- Pocket for back protector (sold separately)
- 5,000mm waterproof rating, 5,000/m2/24hrs breathability rating
- Zipped vents: two chest, two arm, one rear exhaust
- Belt attachment loops and short connection zip for secure fastening with jeans
- YKK centre front zip with under placket to prevent wind and rain ingress
- Press stud adjustment at collar and cuffs and hook & loop adjustment at waist for a secure, adaptive fit
- Zipped gusset expansion features at cuffs and hips
- Four press stud front box pockets with bellow style expansion
- Two zipped side pockets and one internal dump pocket
- Oxford heritage branded trims and leather pullers
- CE AA Certified (EN 17092-3:2020)
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
Perfectly suited to the upright biker seeking style, class and comfort, the Sterling has been tailored to have a longer length covering at the rear and a press stud collar adjuster for extra wind protection.
Building on the excellent features from Oxford's best-selling Hardy waterproof jacket, the Sterling has improved durability thanks to Oxford's new Armourlite® Pro Wax fabric, ensuring the Sterling sails through CE class AA certification. Twice as durable as traditional waxed cotton, retaining the classic look with none of the upkeep.
The Sterling wax jacket features a Dry2Dry™ waterproof/breathable membrane, CE level 2 shoulder and elbow protectors, ventilation zips and is constructed from highly durable Armourlite® Pro Wax fabric.
It combines heritage styling influences with the latest in technical fabric innovation for a jacket that packs style, protection and comfort.
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