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Leather Jacket Guides
Straightforward guides to leather jackets: fit, leather types, care and styling. Written by the team that makes every jacket to order.
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Croc-Embossed LeatherWhat Is Croc-Embossed Leather? How It Is Made and How to Spot It
Croc-embossed leather is cow or calf leather pressed with a scale pattern. How it is made, how it compares and how to spot it.
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Leather CareThe History of Suede: From Swedish Gloves to Suede Jackets
Where suede got its name, how it is made, how it differs from nubuck, and how it became a jacket classic.
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Leather careHow to Clean a Suede Jacket at Home (and Keep It Looking New)
A practical guide to cleaning a suede jacket at home: brushing, dry marks, water and salt stains, grease, reviving the nap, protector spray and...
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Buying guideIs a Real Leather Jacket Worth It? Price, Lifespan and Value
What drives the price of a real leather jacket, how long it lasts, cost per wear, real vs faux, what to check before buying...
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LayeringIs a Leather Jacket Warm Enough for a UK Winter?
Why leather blocks wind but is not insulated, the warmest leather jacket styles, how to layer, what to do in the rain and how...
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