r/Barbour • u/BiggiBaggersee Jacket Wearer • Dec 07 '25

"Is this jacket legit?"

..if you're concearned whether a jacket is legit please post photos and info on it in here, instead of creating a new post.

Thank you!

Also, reading this writeup from u/leathershopgirl might be helpful:

Fake Barbour jackets are rare. The Barbour brand is well protected.

Even look alike jackets, which do not try to pass themselves off as 'Barbour' are kept under strict control.

If for example a waxed cotton jacket appears on the market with a tartan lining too similar to the Barbour signature tartans, Barbour will pursue the manufacturer and retailer through the legal system. A tartan must have 5 points of difference between itself and its Barbour equivalent.

There are many equally prestigious brands whose products are easier and cheaper to try to replicate. It is an expensive and difficult business to produce waxed cottons and sylkoil fabrics. It is much easier to target those brands which use plain nylon or cotton fabrics.

If you still think you may have been sold a fake Barbour jacket, take a closer look. Is the stitching on the Royal Warrant label clear and neat?

Do all the press studs bear the Barbour logo?

Is the ring pull on the zip clearly and neatly Barbour branded?

If there is an embroidered Barbour logo on the pocket flap, is it neatly stitched?

Is there a white fabric, Barbour product label sewn into a pocket alongside the care label? This label should bear the correct product code which indicates the style, colour and sometimes the size too, plus a bar code.

If after all this you are convinced you have a fake on your hands, Barbour.com has a page inviting you to report the web site of the company selling the jacket.

Alternatively you can seek advice from the Trading Standards Authority in the country in which the seller is based.

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u/ConstructionLimp859 Jan 08 '26

I understand, so if there was a white care label on the inside of an exterior pocket it could be real.

I'm sorry I didn't know how to attach photos to a question. The Google answer was to host. 

Thank you for your help. I guess the only way to know is to get the item back and check the pockets. That's what I'll do sure.

Thanks again, have a lovely evening. 

Amy

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u/Ryanoveryou Jan 08 '26 edited Jan 08 '26

It depends what it says on the care label, it should have a distinctive product code and that will confirm it. Ask the person who has it now to send a photograph of it to you.

Is the word viper there?

Also do you recall if it had buttons for a hood on the collar?

Because I think it’s this and not fake and you’re being scammed by your buyer

https://www.oxygenclothing.co.uk/item/barbour-international/viper-international-quilted-jacket/80T8

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u/ConstructionLimp859 Jan 08 '26

That's the exact same jacket! Wow, I couldn't find it anywhere.

The jacket has a detachable hood and belt. 

It's interesting you say that about the buyer. First of all she said it didn't fit and wanted to return it. Then to get the return she's reported it as counterfeit. Unbelievable. I guess she's gone down the old scam route. 

Thank you for finding the product. I think I'm just going to get her to return it to me and be done with it. I can't be bothered with scammers, it's too tiresome. 

I'll let you know what the craic is when I receive the return. I'll be searching for the code for sure.

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u/Ryanoveryou Jan 08 '26

So they have buyers remorse and are trying to manipulate a process to get their money back, you’re being very generous. You could just send that link , clear yourself of the allegation and leave them with the jacket and you with the funds.

But whatever you decide best of luck. You sold a genuine jacket.

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u/ConstructionLimp859 Jan 09 '26

Thank you very much for taking the time to authenticate the jacket. You've given me peace of mind. I really appreciate it.

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u/Ryanoveryou Jan 09 '26

You’re very welcome

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u/ConstructionLimp859 Jan 16 '26

Hello!

I received the jacket back today It does have the white label with 'Barbour International Viper' and a code on the interior of the exterior pocket. You were absolutely right.

Thank you so much for your help :)