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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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CareSuede vs Leather Jacket: The Differences and Which to Buy
Smooth leather is tougher and easier to live with; suede is softer and more relaxed. Here is how they differ and how to choose...
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Buying GuideReal vs Faux Leather: Durability, Cost and Environmental Impact
A balanced look at real leather, PU, PVC and plant-based alternatives: how they compare on durability, cost and impact.
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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 GuideHow Leather Is Tanned: Chrome, Vegetable and Other Methods
How raw hides become leather, from the beamhouse to chrome and vegetable tanning, and what each means for a jacket.
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Buying GuideLeather Grades Explained: Full-Grain, Top-Grain, Split and Bonded
What full-grain, top-grain, corrected-grain, split and bonded leather really are, and what "genuine leather" means.
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