A popular saying among the Australian drovers is, "If you own a Driza-Bone, chances are good it will outlive you." There is more fact than fiction to this statement as many Driza-Bone coats live on to become family heirlooms. Most Americans have a favorite parka that may or may not stand up to severe weather conditions. However, comparing a parka to a Driza-Bone is like comparing a bicycle to a Hummer. Australian cattlemen, horsemen, drovers, construction workers, and outdoorsmen of every type depend on protection from their Driza-Bone for a lifetime. A Driza-Bone coat is their home on the range.Over the past century the uncompromising design and rugged durability of Driza-Bone has earned it the reputation as "legend of the bush".

Driza-Bone coats were worn by Australian officials, medal presenters and athletes at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Caring For Your Oilskin Driza-Bone Coat The oil-based proofing of oilskin Driza-Bone coats is very durable in the wet, so cleaning your oilskin coat is quite simple.Only use cold water to minimize the amount of proofing that is removed during cleaning. Even if you intend to reproof your Driza-Bone coat, only wash with pure soap in lukewarm water. Remove dry soil, sand, or grit with a soft clothes brush and sponge with cold water. To remove heavier dirt, hang the coat and hose or rinse in cold water. Once cleaned, place your Driza-Bone coat on a hanger to dry naturally away from heat. When dry, store in a cool, dry location. Do Not use soap unless you plan to reproof your Driza-Bone coat. Do Not use detergent, bleach, or any other cleaning agent. Do Not wring, spin, or tumble dry Do Not iron your coat. Do Not dry clean your coat. Do Not expose your coat to high temperature. If you take good care of your Driza-Bone coat or jacket, you can wear it to death. Looking for other quality Australian outerwear? Check out our Kakadu line of drover coats and oilskin jackets as well as our genuine Sydney Oilskin Clothing Collection.