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6 Tips on buying a leather jacket or leather coat

With the season’s changing, many of us are starting to look for some kind of outerwear to help to stay warm and fashionable.  Whether you are looking for a leather jacket or wool coat, the choices in the market are plentiful.  You can find petty much any color, length, and/or style to suit your taste; but what about the quality?  How can you tell if the jacket or coat you want to buy is a quality garment? Nothing is more maddening than spending a lot of money to buy a beautiful lamb leather jacket and notice 6 months later that it starts to fall apart.

Of course there are some clues that can help you, such as the reputation of the store or person selling you the coat. But unless you are experienced in the garment industry, it is extremely difficult to know if you are purchasing a quality garment.

Here are some valuable tips that will help you tell the difference between low quality leather jacket, and a high quality leather jacket:

1)      The most important tip is the actual leather.  It is important to know what kind of animal the garment used. Coats made out of cow or sheep are most common, but not necessarily the best, that title goes to lamb. Lamb leather is lighter and is more comfortable to wear. In addition it has fewer crests/scratches on the skin, giving the leather a more uniform look.

2)      Look at the lining! 90% of people buying a coat will never notice or inspect the lining. But the lining tells a lot of about the quality of the craftsmanship. A good lining indicates that “TLC” was used in creating the coat.  Liners made out of “kasha” are excellent since they are durable and warm. Stay away from cotton if possible. In addition, if you are buying to stay warm, ask if there’s any thinsulate in the liner. Thinsulate is one of the best fillers to add to the liner.

3)      Where was it made? Ok we are generalizing here, but 7 times out of 10, leather jackets made domestically in North America are better than Asian imports.  Granted they usually cost a little more due to the higher wages, but if you have any problems with your coat, it is much easier for the local manufacturer to help you out.

4)      The finishing touches! Look at the buttons and/or zippers. Are they cheap looking or are they fancy with some design on them.  These are additional clues that will let you know if the manufacturer took care in making his/her coat.

5)      The stitching?  The type of thread used in the stitching makes the world of difference.  A low quality thread will eventually disintegrate and your jacket will start to rip. Most manufacturers use polyester threads.

6)      Look at the manufacturer brand, and NOT the product brand.  Most famous brand names have their products made by some else in Asia.  Therefore, it’s the manufacturer’s responsible for the quality of the garment, not the brand company.

The next time you will buy a leather jacket or coat, remember to look up Frank’s Furs and Fashions, your coat and jacket expert!

About the Author

Frank's Furs and Fashion is the oldest furrier in New Brunswick, Canada, with more than 45 years of experience manufacturing and selling fur and leather garments.
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Royce Leather Debossed Passport Jacket $21.65 Don't leave your passport naked! Simple and simply elegant the Debossed Leather Passport Jacket is a stylish way to carry and protect your pass to the rest of the world. Featuring a debossed front cover of the U.S. passport seal you'll never misplace or forget your passport again with this leather passport jacket. Color: Green. Man-Made leather construction. Man-made leather is created from products that are not from a natural animal hide. Debossed with U.S. passport seal. Overall Dimensions: 5.6" H x 4.25" W. Material: Leather. Type: Passport Holders Color: Green

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Fellowes Expandable Leather Case $99.99 Fellowes Expandable Leather Case Features Expandable Leather Computer Briefcase meets airline carry-on requirements and fits easily in overhead compartments or under seat Heavy-duty zippers secure contents of the top-loading case, including notebook computer with a 17” screen which is protected by the fully padded computer compartment Secure pockets on front have interior compartments for business necessities and letter-size files, plus quick-access for tickets Additional zippered compartment on back holds legal-size folders, with 2” of expandable storage space Includes adjustable removable shoulder strap, comfortable handle and loops for newspaper or umbrella Rubber feet protect the bottom of the genuine full-grain black leather case with brushed silver hardware Limited lifetime warranty Computer Compartment Dimensions: 11”H x 15-3/4”W x 2”D Exterior Dimensions: 14”H x 17-1/2”W x 7”D

Fellowes Executive Leather Briefcase $159.99 Fellowes Executive Leather Briefcase Features Executive Leather Computer Briefcase meets airline carry-on requirements and fits easily in overhead compartments or under seat Buckles on front flap secure four inner compartments for legal-size folders, notebook computer with 17” screen in removable padded pouch, letter-size folders and business necessities Back flap secures two compartments for legal-size folders and quick access items Includes adjustable, removable shoulder strap and comfortable handle Genuine full-grain black leather with brushed silver hardware Limited lifetime warranty Computer Compartment Dimensions: 11”H x 16”W x 2”D Exterior Dimensions: 14”H x 17-1/2”W x 5-3/4”D

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Cripple Creek Fringe Suede Leather Jacket $219.97 Indulge in this western style leather jacket from Cripple Creek. Supple boar suede leather. Silver-tone studwork adds stylish bling!. Rich leather fringe details. Western front & back yokes. FIT NOTE: Princess seams for a flattering fit . Cripple Creek Apparel is designed for todays western lifestyle customer. The Cripple Creek label stands for quality apparel products that are both fashionable and versatile. This Womens Cripple Creek Leather Jacket boasts a convenient zipper front closure. Boar suede leather jacket back (from collar to hem) measures 22". Womens leather jacket features 100% polyester lining. Imported. Sizes: S(6), M(8-10), L(12-14), XL(16), 2XL(18).

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Royce Leather 204GREY11 Debossed Passport Jacket Grey $27.95 Don t leave your passport naked Simple and simply elegant the Debossed Leather Passport Jacket is a stylish way to carry and protect your pass to the rest of the world. Featuring a debossed front cover of the U.S. passport seal you ll never misplace or forget your passport again with this leather passport jacket. Color: Grey. ManMade leather construction. Manmade leather is created from products that are not from a natural animal hide. Debossed with U.S. passport seal. Overall Dimensions: 5.6 H x 4.25 W. Material: Leather.

Royce Leather 204TAN11 Debossed Passport Jacket Tan $27.95 Don t leave your passport naked Simple and simply elegant the Debossed Leather Passport Jacket is a stylish way to carry and protect your pass to the rest of the world. Featuring a debossed front cover of the U.S. passport seal you ll never misplace or forget your passport again with this leather passport jacket. Color: Tan. ManMade leather construction. Manmade leather is created from products that are not from a natural animal hide. Debossed with U.S. passport seal. Overall Dimensions: 5.6 H x 4.25 W. Material: Leather.

Royce Leather 204MUST11 Debossed Passport Jacket Mustard $27.95 Don t leave your passport naked Simple and simply elegant the Debossed Leather Passport Jacket is a stylish way to carry and protect your pass to the rest of the world. Featuring a debossed front cover of the U.S. passport seal you ll never misplace or forget your passport again with this leather passport jacket. Color: Mustard. ManMade leather construction. Manmade leather is created from products that are not from a natural animal hide. Debossed with U.S. passport seal. Overall Dimensions: 5.6 H x 4.25 W. Material: Leather.

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Royce Leather 204GREEN11 Debossed Passport Jacket Green $27.95 Don t leave your passport naked Simple and simply elegant the Debossed Leather Passport Jacket is a stylish way to carry and protect your pass to the rest of the world. Featuring a debossed front cover of the U.S. passport seal you ll never misplace or forget your passport again with this leather passport jacket. Color: Green. ManMade leather construction. Manmade leather is created from products that are not from a natural animal hide. Debossed with U.S. passport seal. Overall Dimensions: 5.6 H x 4.25 W. Material: Leather.

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Feliway Pheromone Spray $30 Uses: To stop or to prevent urinary marking by the cat. To comfort the cat in an unknown or stressful environment (cage, car, boarding, new house, etc.). FELIWAY may be used in other specific cases and we advise you to discuss the use of the product with your veterinarian. Manufactured by Veterinary Products Laboratories Available sizes Brand Pheromone Spray 75 mL - $30.00 Quantity: 1 Sizes: Brand Pheromone Spray 75 mL - $30.00