Posts tagged 'leather jacket'

Discover what genuine leather labels mean and how to compare leather grades, quality levels, and construction before making your purchase.

The A-2 flight jacket was approved by the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1931. This guide explains what the original looked like, how its leather and details changed, and how modern copies differ in lining...

A duster jacket is a long, loose coat that keeps dust, dirt and weather off the clothes underneath. It began with horsemen, moved to open-car motoring, and returned through Western films. This guide...

Full-grain leather keeps the whole grain layer of the hide and is usually considered the highest grade, while top-grain includes the outer grain layer. This guide explains grain, corium, split...

Leather and textile motorcycle jackets differ in abrasion resistance, weather protection, ventilation, fit and everyday use. This comparison explains what changes on the road, what the EN 17092...

Scratches and scuffs on leather clothing are not all the same. This guide shows how to read the damage, clean gently, handle suede differently, prevent new marks and recognise when a repairer or the...

Suede and smooth leather look alike from a distance but behave very differently. Suede has a napped surface that holds dirt and moisture, while smooth leather has a finished grain that can often be...

Storing a leather jacket between seasons comes down to a few steps: prepare it, hang it on a wide hanger, use a breathable cover, and keep it somewhere cool, dry and dark. This guide covers each...

A wet leather jacket needs gentle handling, not quick fixes. This guide explains how to blot the water, hang the jacket on a padded hanger and let it dry slowly at room temperature. It also covers...

Custom motorcycle gear comes from made-to-measure specialists, brand custom lines and local workshops. This guide explains what each vendor type offers, which parts of a garment can change, and the...

A touring jacket has to stay comfortable across long days, changing weather and varied temperatures while carrying proper armour. This guide compares leather and textile, explains EN 17092 classes...

A new leather jacket or race suit softens through wear, movement and time in the riding position. This guide explains what to check on the care label, how to wear a garment in step by step, how...

A practical guide to choosing a women's movie-inspired leather jacket. It covers how to identify the silhouette, what inspired by really means, how leather weight and finish change the look, how a...

A practical guide to choosing a men's leather trench coat for everyday wear. It covers length, fit over layers, leather finish, lining, pockets and closures, how a trench compares with a car coat...

A leather jacket size chart is read by matching your neck, sleeve, chest and waist measurements to the maker's table. This guide shows the men's and women's jacket charts in cm and inches, explains...