Made in AUSTRALIA
Detachable Hood
The midweight desert wax hood is designed for those that need complete protection from the elements. Secure to our traditional work coats – The Rider, Ranger and Drover Coats.
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The midweight desert wax hood is designed for those that need complete protection from the elements. Secure to our traditional work coats – The Rider, Ranger and Drover Coats.
Australian Made & Designed
Made from midweight desert wax
Three studs to attach easily and securely to some of our raincoats
Drawstring to keep the wind out
In 1898 a British Sailor Emilius Le Roy envisioned an all-weather, indestructible jacket made of old recycled ship sails that were treated with oil. His first iteration that was dubbed the first ‘Driza-Bone’ unfortunately was pretty flammable due to the use of linseed oil.
Later, T.E Pearson who was the son of E.J Pearson and the founder of Pearson Soap brought a consignment of LeRoy coats to Australia to rework the proofing process. It is this excellent formula that we still use to proof our coats today.
Since 1898, Driza-Bone has become an Australian Icon being worn not only by stockmen but by politicians such as John Howard and George W Bush; Rockstars and models like Kate Moss and by the everyday Australian.
Whether it’s wearing one to drove a mob of sheep across the central plains or throwing one on to keep dry at the footy, there’s nothing more quintessentially Australian than wearing a Driza-Bone.
You can learn how to look after your Driza-Bone on our Garment Care page.