Vass-Tex 230 Unlined Waterproof Short Wading Jacket

Launching end June 2026 - Pre-Order With Your Local Vass Stockist

Vass are pleased to introduce the new Vass-Tex 230 series Waterproof Unlined Wading Jacket. Marking a new generation of Performance Waterproof Wading Jackets. It’s lightweight, flexible and extremely quick drying. Designed to be very compact when stowed away and ready for when the weather turns wet and windy.

Designed for modern Salt & Fresh water fly & lure fishing as well as any fishing which requires prolonged wading through water in wet and windy conditions.

Design Features include:-

• Short body length design to wear when wading / fly & Lure fishing
• Neoprene cuffs with adjustable strap
• External Vertical Zipped Chest Pockets (left & Right for your Fly or Lure box) with storm Flaps
• Left & Right D Ring with Woven Tag for Securing Forceps
• Rear Large D-Ring for Net
• Storm Hood with elastic cord & toggle stop adjustment. Extra adjustment flap added to the rear to adjust peak position forward or back.
• Elasticated cuffs with adjustable flap
• Two front external hand Pockets with YKK Zip (reversed direction zip for comfort when resting hands/wrists in pocket)
• Zipped front with double storm flap.
• Lower hem draw-cord with toggle stop adjustment on left & right of garment
• Reflective Shoulder logo for improved safety when fishing at night.
• Easy repair material. See here for repair tips.
• Machine Washable

Vass-Tex 230 Material information

• Waterproof (Hydrostatic Head rating Min 20,000mm + ), Windproof & RDT (Rapid Dissipate Technology to help dissipate internal body moisture)
• Quick drying! The Vass-Tex 230 outer doesn’t hold water during prolonged wet conditions, so remains lightweight. Water simply runs off!
• NO Reproofing required to retain its waterproof performance
• NO Chemical PTFE Repellent Finish used in this garment. Therefore, NO PTFE chemical leakage into the environments/water. Better for the environment!
• Lightweight & Flexible
• Vass-Tex 230 features all directional stretch for minimal restriction when active fishing
• Welded seams for Extra Strength, Waterproofness and highest reliability
• Easy wipe clean material surface
• Machine Washable
• Resistant to SALT water

Could this be the First & Best ‘Salt Water Deterioration Resistant’ Wading jacket on the market? We think so!

Colour: Titanium Grey/Black

Sizes available:

• Small (36" - 38")
• Medium (39" - 42")
• Large (43" - 44")
• XLarge (45" - 46")
• XXLarge (47" - 48")
• XXXLarge (49" - 50")

Sizing featured above is estimated and may not be exact. It’s always advisable to try the clothing for size before purchasing/using.