As for cleaning instructions, the label within the coat says you have to treat it with love and it will love you back :) The producer itself is somewhat difficult to reach, I don't expect any useful feedback from the department store I bought it. Does anybody have any experiences with a smelly type of coat? Filson Cleaning(?) my filson briefcase looks like its been through the ringer after a year of heavy use. Is there anyway to clean it? maybe take it to my dry-cleaning place? August 18th, 2014, 01:45 AM #2 Amazon.com : TekMat Smith & Wesson M&P Cleaning Mat / 11 x 17 Thick, Durable, Waterproof/Handgun Cleaning Mat with Parts Diagram and Instructions/Armorers Bench Mat/Black : Hunting Cleaning And Maintenance Products : Sports & Outdoors Most manufacturers of such garments as " The Australian Outback Collection " (Canada) provide a care label with important care instructions. Manufacturers of wax dressings as they are called such as "Brittish Miller Rain" or "Camp Dry Bees Wax Waterproofer" (Kiwi) also provide care and cleaning instructions with their products. You It has a vintage distressed patina due to age and cleaning instructions from Filson (Do Not wash or dry clean but wipe or brush clean). All snaps are in workable condition. Filson still makes them and are almost identical to the one I am offering and their item # is 11014018. If you prefer the broken in look and want to save some money (new Love my long wax coat for riding. You clean it with warm water (by hand) and leave it out to dry, then you can rewax it. I don't know of products sold in the US to do that, but I am sure there are some, here is one that I use from the UK. Country Supplies | Rug Sealants & Washes And here's some instructions on how to clean/care for wax products. Warm and versatile, indoors or out, this vest provides warmth without bulk. Wear it alone over a shirt, or as an added layer under a coat. The simple, classic design allows complete freedom of