Leather Jacket: The Buying Guide

LeatherJACKET The Buying Guide Buying a high-quality yet a fashionable leather jacket can be a daunțing task. These tips will help you find that perfect leather jacket. TYPES OF LEATHER USEDIN JACKETS Cowhide The most common leather used in leather jackets. ITough, durable, and resistance to water and dirt. IIt offers great protection – most motorcycle jackets are crafted from cowhide. Bison It boasts a beautiful natural grain patterning lending a rich, earthy look and texture. Deerskin Dense and incredibly durable, deerskin is not only ideal for leather jackets. Deerskin is tough and durable as a cowhide jacket but is softer and more elegant. Goatskin Goatskin is supple and has a pleasing pebble grain. The Navy and Air Force use goatskin for their G-1 and A-2 flight jackets. Lambskin Lambskin is known for its softness, suppleness, and wearability. It has a luxurious texture and is quite versatile. Naturally very lightweight. LEATHER FINISHES Different tanning processes produce distinct finishes which affect the appearance of the leather. NAPPA/NAPA A tanning process applied to full grain sheep or lamb hides that results in softness, suppleness and durability. A hide that is described as nappa is the highest grade of leather and is expensive. ANILINE A transparent chemical which allows the hide to be colored and softened. It is applied to cow, buffalo and sheep hides and is good for brown and tan leather jackets. NUBUCK Nubuck leather jackets are more susceptible to water staining and therefore benefit from waterproof finishes. SUEDE It is prone to discoloration when in contact with water unless a treatment has been applied. SPLIT The top layer of the hide is sliced away resulting in two thinner layers. Used as cost cutting measure. TYPES OF LEATHER JACKETS Worn by motorcyclists because of leather's extraordinary foughness and resistance to wind and rain. LEATHER BIKER JACKETS Features: SLIM FIT: Reduces wind buffeting while travelling at speed. ADJUSTABLE COLLARS AND CUFFS: Prevents the wind entering the garment. ZIP FASTENINGS: Prevents wind ingress. EPAULETS: Used for securing bag straps. SHOULDER AND ELBOW PANELS: For added protection at vulnerable points on the body LEATHER BOMBER JACKETS Originated when early pilots needed a garment that was warm and protective. I LOOSE FIT: Allows greater room for movement. I LONGER LENGTH I RIB KNIT AT THE COLLAR OR CUFFS: To maintain a Features: close seal and keep heat in. I LARGE PATCH OR BELLOWS POCKETS: Useful for carrying aviation charts, flare guns etc. LEATHER BLAZERS It's a versatile garment which can be dressed up or down. Features. Button front Insef pockets Buttons at the cuff Rear Vents REEFER JACKETS Casual features and a higher button break point. Features: Button Fastening Wider lapels I Slanted hip pockets I Plain backs WELL MADELEATHER JACKETS:FEATURES GOOD QUALITY MATCHING ZIPS PANELS NO LOOSE INTERNAL THREADS POCKETS Sources http://www.caineleather.co.uk/leather-jacket-buying-guide-8443-0.html http://www.fashionshowon.com/leather-jackets-for-men-buying-guide.html#axzz2jqFhOvqB http://www.dtleathers.co.uk/buying-guide Presented By Prepared By MY TRIBE Media Mosaic Differentiate yourself. www.my-tribe.net www.media-mosaic.com