For those worried about washing jackets...

[armscye]

http://www.atheneenglish.com/2010/03/29/200-year-old-russian-reindeer-leather/

Reindeer leather soaked in saltwater for two centuries gets made into shoes, bags, etc. Hmm. Maybe a 30-minute wash in cold fresh water won't be fatal to that horsehide A2.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Big difference making a jacket out of once soaked leather and throwing a jacket already made into a wash.
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[Edward]

Mn, I don't think the two situations equate either. Interesting story, though - I'm surprised theleather hadn't rotted after all that time in the sea.

 

[Tomasso]

Yep, lining, thread, zipper tape, et al...can respond differently to a washing.

 

[Deacon211]

My watch strap is made of some of that stuff. It's actually quite beautiful....though I'm still not washing my G-1 ;-)






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[devilish]

As the owner of a jacket that was given a hot wash before coming into my possession I can attest to the fact that, leather may be tough enough for this but things like cotton zipper tape and thread may not be. So yes, be careful.

 

[Peter Mackin]

I bought an old cooper a2 from the far east..it was in great condition but smelled of smoke n god knows what else.promptly threw it in the washing machine & left it to dry slowly..turned out great.its now one of my fav jackets..shock horror.n i have aero.lost worlds.eastman etc...best £70 i ever spent.