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, it concerns women's leather jacket. This is not only fashionable, but also a practical thing, which is gaining more and more popularity.

Even the ancient people wore the skins of tanned animals. Centuries later, when progress led to the use of textiles and knitwear in the production of outerwear, leather clothing still remains popular.

Pants, jackets, helmets made of genuine leather were accessories of drivers. And only in the 60s, thanks to rock and roll leather jacket has become the cult clothing of every mod.

Famous fashion designers are increasingly creating fashionable images of 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 frost, provided that the jacket is made of high-quality, properly dressed material.
• Practical to wear. If you have worn a leather jacket, you can easily remove it by wiping it with a sponge or cloth, after applying a special detergent. Wash a leather jacket can not be!
• Leather jacket for a long time retains its aesthetic appearance. Because it can be worn for several seasons.
• Genuine leather does not crack in the cold, which is important for regions with severe winters.
• An important advantage is elegance. Properly chosen jacket can hide the flaws and emphasize the dignity of the figure of its owner.

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

In modern stores represented clothing from different skin types. 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. Several times consider whether to buy a product that will last you no more than 2 seasons.

The most optimal variant of the ratio of quality and price. The skin is less hard than bull, strong and durable with a pleasant texture on the front side.The most common shades of cowhide are black and brown, the products from it are obtained more elegantly than from pigskin or bovine leather.

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

The most dense type of skin. Its thickness is from 1mm to 3mm with a characteristic pattern of "header" on the front side. At the same time 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 serve you for decades.

High-strength, tough and dense leather for sewing high-quality outerwear. It differs from other skin types by its distinctive gloss and natural red-brown color. A special advantage is the wear resistance and the lowest porosity. Products keep warm well, do not require special care, but they are very expensive at the same time. This is because the Cordoba skin is formed from the horse’s subcutaneous layer, which is 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 cracks and cracks. The skin is soft to the touch, well breathable, providing coolness. The most expensive calf skin varieties are calves - skin of half year old calves and mucus - the skin of an unborn calf, its thickness barely reaches 1 mm. Clothing calfskin emphasizes the contours of the body. Most often used for the manufacture of classic models for the autumn-spring period.

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

The most expensive products are premium-grade sheep leather products, which is why it is difficult to buy them for free sale. Lightweight, flexible, soft and durable, it has the lowest wear resistance.

Soft to the touch, thin and strong skin. It has a wave-like texture on the front side. Badly passes moisture and well holds heat. Goat leather products are expensive, look elegant and keep their shape well. Used in the manufacture of branded items.

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

Rare types of leather are more and more often used in the production of women's jackets, despite the relatively high cost. Products from rare types of leather can not be attributed to the casual-style.

Each piece of snake leather is unique due to the variety of pattern and color. That is what makes every thing exclusive. In the production of the most used skin python, at least - the skin of a cobra 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 leather - luxury products from it have no analogues in the world. In the second place in the price range is crocodile skin.

Ostrich skin 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, elastic and waterproof skin with a pattern in the form of bubbles 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 a single product, such as leather and suede, leather and cashmere. The second most popular type of combination is 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.

Open skin is gaining its popularity. Genuine perforated leather - it is smooth leather with holes of various sizes and patterns - has become the darling of world fashion designers. Perforated leather can be light or coarse, different in color. Manufacturers combine it with whole skin.

Various types of leather as raw materials have different thickness. So, the skin of a deer has a thickness of about 0.45 mm, and a buffalo skin is about 3 mm. At the same time, thick skin can be supple skin. Does a thick leather jacket really hinder movement?

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

Consider the main characteristics of natural leather:

1. Heat transfer. Take the product in hand, hold it. Natural skin saves the body.
2. Elasticity. After bending or pressing, genuine leather quickly takes on its original look.
3. Porosity. The pores are arbitrarily along the entire length of the product.
4. The foundation. Genuine leather consists of a variety of fibers that are noticeable when cut.
5. Smell. Genuine leather has a slightly noticeable smell.
6. Thickness. The edge of a natural leather is rough.
7. Colour. When stretching the product, the skin does not change its color.
8. Water resistance. If you drop water, then a trace will remain on the genuine leather.

Learn how to choose a genuine leather jacket:

• if the jacket is heavy, it means that it is made of poorly tanned leather;
• tag says a lot! Branded manufacturers indicate how to care for the product;
• product thickness should be uniform. If you see irregularities, it means that the skin is of poor quality and the jacket will quickly lose its appearance;
• swipe your fingernail across the surface. Genuine leather leaves no residue, taking its original appearance;
• pay special attention to the armpits and collar area.If the material is different, then you have a poor quality product;
• Lining can tell a lot. Branded manufacturers use natural material for the lining;
• swipe your handkerchief over the surface of your jacket. A quality thing will not leave a trace;
• jacket seams should be carefully made;
• zipper and buttons on a quality jacket fastens easily;

It is important that the jacket was in size and not slipped from the shoulders.