Tips for Buying a Good Leather Jacket

Understanding Different Leather Types

Understanding the characteristics of different animal hides is imperative while making a choice as to what kind of leather jackets you want to buy.

Animal hides such as lambskin, goatskin, horse hide and cow hide are the common processed leathers used to manufacture apparel. Each type of hide has its own different characteristics. Knowing the various qualities of different kinds of leather can greatly help you make a purchase.  

While Horse Hide and cow hide are generally considerable very durable they may not be as supple. If you are looking for a jacket for everyday rough use these are your best options

Lambskin and goatskin are known for their aesthetic appeal and purchasing lambskin or goatskin coats is sure to bring some class and sophistication to your wardrobe

Different Grades of Leather

Leather is generally available in different grades and grade one leather jackets are known for their smooth and supple texture

Grade two leather is only slightly inferior to grade one leather and more of a great budget buys.

Grade Three leather is generally at the bottom in terms of aesthetic appeal, texture and durability