U.S. 1 Leathers

[Nalazo]

Hey all. I just stumbled across a leather company based out of MA that I never heard of before, U.S. 1 Leathers. I couldn't find any info on here either. According to their website, they offer 4 1/2 to 5 oz thick steerhide as well as cowhide and horsehide. They also do custom work. Apparently, they're not new and have been around since the 80's. Does anyone have any experience with them?

 

[Guppy]

Do they have a website?

Edit: https://www.us1leathers.com/mens-jackets

It looks like a tiny mom & pop business. The styles they offer look like nothing special, in most cases pretty ugly, looking like cheaper mass produced offerings you'd find at larger retail stores that specialize in motorcycle wear. The prices are pretty low for 2022, though.

 

[Nalazo]

Yep! Forgot to include that... https://www.us1leathers.com/

 

[Bahabp100]

Yep! Forgot to include that... https://www.us1leathers.com/

Part of the ‘Massachusetts’ leather industry no doubt

 

[ton312]

Reminds me a bit of Hillside Leathers. They offer a nice variety of weights but the styles don't really appeal to me. Looks like proper riding gear though.

Website looks rough, not even fully fleshed out!

 

[Nalazo]

I agree, the website is rough. Judging by the many outstanding customer reviews on Google, though, I think they're definitely legit, perhaps just not tech savvy.

 

[ton312]

I agree, the website is rough. Judging by the many outstanding customer reviews on Google, though, I think they're definitely legit, perhaps just not tech savvy.

Yeah that seems to be a bit of a theme with leather jacket manufacturers (for the most part)

 

[ton312]

If you take the virtual tour, they offer quite a bit more than the website would lead you to believe.

 

[Nalazo]

If you take the virtual tour, they offer quite a bit more than the website would lead you to believe.

Yea I think you're right. We need a local to chime in! Haha

 

[TREEMAN]

NG

 

[f2002q]

My better half got a custom sized jacket (from a house pattern) at US1 leathers and both the service and price were excellent. She didn't want a heavy cow skin, but something easy wearing. She even got to pick the lining fabric.

They took about 3 weeks to make the jacket for her. We were there in person, so I don't know if they could do it remotely with measurements. Overall, we're very pleased with the jacket.

 

[f2002q]

When we went in the store, there were quite a few bikers either getting a riding leather, getting patches put on their existing jacket or vest, or just looking around. We had to wait our turn until the staff finished. It's definitely pretty small mom and pop shop, but the stuff seemed to be of good quality.

Vanson Leathers is definitely bigger, but when I went to their showroom, I thought I had the wrong address. From the outside it looks like a condemned building. Only the "We're Open" sign gave us a clue to come in.