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, which is gaining more and more popularity.

Even ancient people wore skins of crafted animals. Centuries later, when progress led to the use of textiles and knitwear in the manufacture of outerwear, leather clothes still remained popular.

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

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

Like every garment, leather jackets have pros and cons.

• Environmentally friendly material. Jackets made of genuine leather are not harmful to health.
• They are warm and comfortable in windy and rainy weather, in cold weather, provided that the jacket is sewn from high-quality, properly crafted material.
• Practical to wear.If you have soiled a leather jacket, you can easily remove it by wiping it with a sponge or rag, after applying a special detergent. You can’t wash a leather jacket!
• A leather jacket retains its aesthetic appearance for a long time. Because it can be worn for several seasons.
• Genuine leather does not crack in the cold, which is important for regions with harsh winters.
• An important advantage is elegance. A correctly selected jacket can hide flaws and emphasize the advantages of the figure of its owner.

• High price. The sewing process is laborious and costly. This affects the cost of the finished product.
• Genuine leather quickly absorbs moisture and odors. Treat products with special tools at least once a month. So your jacket will last you longer.

In modern stores clothes from various skin types are presented. Price and quality are directly dependent on many factors. Before you go shopping for a fashionable leather jacket, it is best to study the features of each type of leather.

Another disadvantage of pig skin is its inelasticity. Pigskin is suitable for making winter outerwear. Think a few times if you should buy a product that will last you no more than 2 seasons.

The best option for the ratio of quality and price. The skin is less rigid than bovine, strong and durable with a pleasant texture on the front side. The most common shades of cow leather are black and brown; products from it are more elegant than from pig or bovine skin.

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

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

High-strength, tough and dense leather for tailoring high-quality outerwear. It differs from other skin types in its characteristic luster and natural red-brown color. A particular advantage is the wear resistance and the lowest porosity. 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 under the skin.

One of the most valuable and high quality skin types. The structure of thin fibers gives the product strength, does not form breaks and cracks. The skin is soft to the touch, passes air well, providing coolness. The most expensive calfskin varieties are piers - the skin of half-year-old calves and mucus - the skin of an unborn calf, its thickness barely reaches 1 mm. Calfskin clothing emphasizes body contours. It is most often used for the manufacture of classically models for the autumn-spring period.

Velvety to the touch, durable and elastic. It tolerates changes in humidity and temperature, while maintaining its shape. Deer skin has a characteristic shagreen pattern.Finished products look noble and retain heat well. The thicker the skin, the more expensive the finished product. Most often, deerskin is made of suede.

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

Soft to touch, thin and durable skin. Has a wavy texture on the front side. It is poorly breathable and holds heat well. Goat leather products are expensive, look elegant and hold their shape well. Used in the manufacture of branded items.

Lamb leather products are expensive. Light, thin and elastic, from 0.45 mm to 0.5 mm thick, the lamb skin is very malleable and retains heat well. Clothing made of it is durable and comfortable, suitable for tailoring jackets of complex style.

Rare types of leather are increasingly used in the manufacture of women's jackets, despite the relatively high cost. Products from rare types of leather cannot be attributed to casual-style.

Each product made of snake skin is unique due to the variety of pattern and color. This is what makes every thing 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 their high strength and variety of textures.

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

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

Manufacturers are increasingly using combination as a way to make things more unique. The first in popularity is the combination of different types of raw materials in one product, for example 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 in combination with snake skin. Thus, designers make women's outfit brighter and more interesting.

Openwork leather is gaining its popularity. Natural 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, different in color. Manufacturers combine it with whole skin.

A variety of skin types as starting materials have different thicknesses. Thus, deer skin has a thickness of about 0.45 mm, and buffalo skin is about 3 mm.In this case, the skin thick skin can be elastic. Does a thick leather jacket really hinder movement?

When buying a natural leather jacket, you should pay attention not only to the thickness, but also to the quality of the material of the product. Jackets made of thick leather can be softer and stronger, while maintaining one of the important characteristics - elasticity, for example, from the skin of a bull or a kangaroo.

Consider the main characteristics of genuine leather:

1. Heat dissipation. Take the product in your hands, hold it. Genuine leather preserves the body.
2. Elasticity. After bending or pressing, genuine leather quickly takes its original form.
3. Porosity. The pores are located arbitrarily along the entire length of the product.
4. The basis. Genuine leather consists of many fibers that are noticeable when cut.
5. Smell. Genuine leather has a slightly noticeable smell.
6. Thickness. The edge of genuine leather is rough.
7. Color. When stretching the product, the skin does not change its color.
8. Water resistance. If you drip with water, then a trace will remain on natural skin.

Learn to choose the right jacket from genuine leather:

• if the jacket is heavy, then it is made of poorly made leather;
• the tag says a lot! Branded manufacturers indicate how to care for the product;
• the thickness of the product should be uniform. If you see irregularities, it means that the skin is of poor quality and the jacket will quickly lose its appearance;
• slide your fingernail over the surface. Genuine leather leaves no residue, taking its original appearance;
• Pay particular attention to the armpits and collar area. If the material is different, then this is a poor-quality product;
• the lining can tell a lot. Branded manufacturers use natural lining material;
• run a handkerchief over the surface of the jacket. A quality thing will not leave a trace;
• the seams of the jacket must be neatly made;
• zips and buttons on a quality jacket fasten easily;

It is important that the jacket is sized and does not slip off the shoulders.