Women's jackets made of genuine leather

Modern outerwear for women corresponds to the rhythm of life - it is beautiful and functional. First of all, this applies to women's leather jackets. This is not only fashionable, but also a practical thing that is gaining more and more popularity.

Even ancient people put on skins of dressed animals. Centuries later, when progress has led to the use of textiles and knitwear in outerwear, leather clothing is still popular.

Pants, jackets, helmets made of genuine leather were the belongings of the drivers. And only in the 60s, thanks to rock and roll, the leather jacket became the cult clothing of every fashionista.

Famous fashion designers are increasingly creating fashionable looks from leather trousers, skirts and jackets.

Like every piece of clothing, leather jackets have pros and cons.

• Environmental friendliness of the material. Jackets made of genuine leather are not harmful to health.
• They are warm and comfortable in windy and rainy weather, in frost, provided that the jacket is made of high-quality, properly dressed material.
• Practical to wear. If you have stained your leather jacket, you can easily remove it by wiping it with a sponge or rag, after applying a special detergent.You cannot wash your leather jacket!
• The leather jacket retains its aesthetic appearance for a long time. Therefore, it can be worn for several seasons.
• Natural leather will not crack in the cold, which is important for regions with harsh winters.
• Elegance is an important asset. A correctly chosen jacket can hide flaws and emphasize the dignity of the figure of its owner.

• High price. The sewing process is laborious and costly. This is reflected in the cost of the finished product.
• Natural leather quickly absorbs moisture and odors. Treat items with special products at least once a month. This will make your jacket last longer.

In modern stores, clothes from various types of leather are presented. Price and quality directly depend on many factors. Before you go shopping for a trendy leather jacket, it's best to study the specifics of each type of leather.

Another disadvantage of pigskin is its inelasticity. Pigskin is suitable for making winter outerwear. Consider several times whether it is worth buying a product that will last you no more than 2 seasons.

The best option for the ratio of quality and price. Leather is less tough than bovine, strong and durable with a pleasant texture on the front side. The most common shades of cowhide are black and brown and are more elegant than those made from pigs or bovines.

Strong and dense leather with a thickness of 2.5 mm to 5 mm. Products from it do not get wet, have a high level of wear resistance. The cost of bovine leather jackets is relatively low, therefore it is used more often than others in the production of high-quality outerwear.

The tightest skin type. Its thickness is from 1mm to 3mm with a characteristic “header” pattern on the front side. Moreover, it has a high level of elasticity. One of the disadvantages of this type of leather is its heavy weight and rough workmanship. Although, every fashionista can turn a disadvantage into an advantage with the right choice of accessories. An important advantage when choosing buffalo leather jackets will be its durability, such a jacket will serve you for decades.

High-strength, tough and dense leather for high-quality outerwear. It differs from other types of leather in its characteristic shine and natural reddish-brown color. A special advantage is wear resistance and the lowest porosity. The products retain heat well, do not require special care, but are very expensive at the same time. This is because Cordoba skin is formed from the subcutaneous layer of the horse, which is located under the skin.

One of the most valuable and high quality skin types. The structure of fine fibers gives the product strength, does not form breaks and cracks. The skin is soft to the touch, breathable well, providing coolness. The most expensive varieties of calfskin are calves - the skin of half-year-old calves and slime - the skin of an unborn calf, its thickness barely reaches 1 mm. Calfskin garments emphasize the contours of the body. Most often used for making classic models for the autumn-spring period.

Velvety to the touch, durable and elastic. It perfectly tolerates changes in humidity and temperature, while maintaining its shape. Deer skin has a characteristic pebbled pattern. Finished products look noble and keep warm well. The thicker the leather, the more expensive the finished product is. Most often, suede is made from deer skin.

The most expensive products are premium sheepskin products, so it is difficult to buy them on the open market. Lightweight, flexible, soft and durable, it has the least wear resistance.

Soft touch, thin and durable leather. It has a wavy texture on the front side. It does not allow moisture to pass through well and retains heat well. Goat leather products are expensive, look elegant and keep their shape well. Used in the production of branded items.

Lambskin products are expensive. Light, thin and elastic with a thickness of 0.45 mm to 0.5 mm, lamb skin is very pliable and retains heat well. Clothes made of it are durable and comfortable, suitable for sewing jackets of complex style.

Rare types of leather are increasingly used in the production of women's jackets, despite the relatively high cost. Products made from rare types of leather cannot be classified as casual style.

Each snake skin product is unique due to the variety of patterns and colors. This is what makes each piece exclusive. In production, python skin is most often used, less often cobra skin with its unique pattern. The main advantages of snake leather products are high strength and variety of texture.

Wear-resistant, heavy-duty and elastic, it is highly valued by manufacturers of world brands. The exclusivity of the products lies in the unique pattern of the plates of each reptile. The most expensive was and remains alligator skin - luxury products from it have no analogues in the world. In second place in the price range is crocodile leather.

Ostrich leather is popular in the world of luxury due to its elasticity, softness and originality of texture. Due to the high content of natural oils that prevent cracking, ostrich leather products will serve you for more than 10 years. Thick, firm and water-resistant leather with a bubble pattern is difficult to fake. Manufacturers offer hundreds of different colors, which is one of the main advantages when choosing a luxury product.

Manufacturers are increasingly using combinations as a way to make things more unique. The first in popularity is the combination of different types of raw materials in one product, such as leather and suede, leather and cashmere. The second most popular type of combination can be safely called the combination of two or more textures of the same skin type, for example, sheep skin combined with snakeskin. Thus, designers make women's outfit brighter and more interesting.

Openwork leather is gaining popularity. Genuine perforated leather - smooth leather with holes of various sizes and patterns - has become a favorite of world couturiers. Perforated leather can be light or rough, of different colors. Manufacturers combine it with whole leather.

Different types of leather as raw materials have different thicknesses. So, deer skin is about 0.45mm thick, and buffalo skin is about 3mm thick. In this case, the skin is thicker skin can be elastic. Does a thick leather jacket actually impede movement?

When buying a natural leather jacket, you should pay attention not only to the thickness, but also to the quality of the workmanship of the product material. Thick leather jackets can be softer and more durable, while retaining one of the important characteristics - elasticity, for example, from the skin of a bull or kangaroo.

Consider the main characteristics of genuine leather:

1. Heat transfer. Take the product in your hands, hold it. Natural leather preserves the body.
2. Elasticity. After folding or pressing, natural leather quickly returns to its original appearance.
3. Porosity. The pores are randomly located along the entire length of the product.
4. The foundation. Genuine leather is made up of many fibers that are visible when cut.
5. Smell. Genuine leather has a slightly noticeable odor.
6. Thickness. The edge of genuine leather is rough.
7. Colour. When the product is stretched, the leather does not change its color.
8. Water resistance. If you drop it with water, then a trace will remain on the natural skin.

Learn to choose the right jacket made of genuine leather:

• if the jacket is heavy, then it is made of poorly crafted leather;
• the tag says a lot! Brand manufacturers indicate how to care for the product;
• the thickness of the product must be uniform. If you see irregularities, it means that the leather is of poor quality and the jacket will quickly lose its appearance;
• run your fingernail over the surface. Genuine leather leaves no residue, taking on its original appearance;
• pay special attention to the underarms and collar area. If the material is different, then you have a low-quality product;
• the lining can tell a lot. Branded manufacturers use natural lining material;
• run the handkerchief over the surface of the jacket. A quality item will not leave traces;
• the seams of the jacket must be neatly made;
• zipper and buttons on a quality jacket are easy to fasten;

It is important that the jacket is in size and does not slip off your shoulders.