What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Davy Crockett]

No!
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[ton312]

I don’t understand the question! The jacket is a virgin? I have never found a suitable definition for Nappa leather. Is it thin sheepskin?

 

[Monitor]

I don’t understand the question! The jacket is a virgin? I have never found a suitable definition for Nappa leather. Is it thin sheepskin?

Was thinking the exact same thing - I have absolutely no clue what napa even means. Wikipedia says it's soft leather which is also completely meaningless.

As for the impregnation... If meant as stuffing leather with stuff so that it would not get soaked... That's also complete nonsense and a scam.

 

[torfjord]

Aero dustbowl in natural cxl. The pics show a much darker colour than real life. Couldn’t get it right on the iPhone camera.

 

[ton312]

View attachment 275592 View attachment 275593 Aero dustbowl in natural cxl. The pics show a much darker colour than real life. Couldn’t get it right on the iPhone camera.

SUPERB!

 

[navetsea]

nappa is umbrella term of just soft finished leather right? I hear the term is used to make cap and waistbag, etc. so I guess you can wear it in the rain, it won't ruin the jacket, whether you stay dry or not that's a different story probably you will get wet here and there if the jacket is soft and thin.

 

[Tom71]

Was thinking the exact same thing - I have absolutely no clue what napa even means. Wikipedia says it's soft leather which is also completely meaningless.

As for the impregnation... If meant as stuffing leather with stuff so that it would not get soaked... That's also complete nonsense and a scam.

I believe it´s actually worse: It means coating the leather, so the wet can´t even to get to the leather. As for the effect: Well, stuff yourself into a plastic back for 72 hours and then let´s talk again...

 

[Ayeteael]

My office lighting is horrendous but this valstar is aces. This must be how Constantza felt when he embraced velvet.

 

[58panheadfan]

About nappa leather from german wikipedia (google translator): Nappa leather is chrome-tanned smooth leather from calf or sheep with full grains that either come from the original skin surface or have been embossed into smooth leather. Originally, nappa leather was just the name for glove and clothing leather, named after the Napa Valley in the USA. Today, nappa leather is the collective term for particularly supple smooth leather of all animal types and uses, for example also for upholstery leather.

I need a simple answer! Thanks!

Non-impregnated black Nappa jacket in the rain, YES or NO?

AFAIK and what I have read, I would not recommend using an unimpregnated nappa jacket in wet conditions.
If so, a seal, e.g. waterproofing by spray would certainly not harm.

 

[Monitor]

I believe it´s actually worse: It means coating the leather, so the wet can´t even to get to the leather. As for the effect: Well, stuff yourself into a plastic back for 72 hours and then let´s talk again...

It's insane those leather waterproofing spray makers are still in business. How can a little bit of spray seal off every pore in a hide so that it'd prevent water from getting thru? You'd have to leave shoes or whatever submerged in silicone or fluoropolymer for days to achieve that effect.
I get wax, it creates a heavy film over the surface and even that isn't 100% effective but those sprays are pure scam.

...smooth leather from calf or sheep with full grains that either come from the original skin surface or have been embossed into smooth leather.

But by this definition, it also just means napa is simply leather, be it full or corrected grain.

 

[ton312]

Off to the PO to ship a a couple jackets in this turtle shell Excelled. This thing wears like a cast iron pan. It’s certainly a no nonsense jacket. Short, fitted shoulders hard shell finish.

 

[Mrfrown]

Schott Duke on a black and gold day at work

@ton312 love that description of the leather. Sounds like it would shrug off bad weather

 

[Jin431]

Off to the PO to ship a a couple jackets in this turtle shell Excelled. This thing wears like a cast iron pan. It’s certainly a no nonsense jacket. Short, fitted shoulders hard shell finish.
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If up to no good was a picture. . .

 

[tmitchell59]

Off to the PO to ship a a couple jackets in this turtle shell Excelled. This thing wears like a cast iron pan. It’s certainly a no nonsense jacket. Short, fitted shoulders hard shell finish.
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The Black version. One of my favorite fitting jackets. Long gone.

 

[ton312]

The Black version. One of my favorite fitting jackets. Long gone.

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Oh man that is nice!!! I really love this one. Keep meaning to post a pic of the liner. It’s an iridescent red purple. Hard to photo...

 

[Marc mndt]

Still very happy with my Field Leathers

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Still very happy with my Field Leathers
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Springing into life.

 

[nick123]

Top Gun Cockpit G-1. I don't care what looks I get, this is one of the best jackets I've owned.

 

[Trenchfriend]

nappa is umbrella term of just soft finished leather right? I hear the term is used to make cap and waistbag, etc. so I guess you can wear it in the rain, it won't ruin the jacket, whether you stay dry or not that's a different story probably you will get wet here and there if the jacket is soft and thin.

Yep, Germany differs between Nappa leather (smooth), Nubuk leather (partially ground) and Velours leather (Suede).

I didn't took the risk, today and changed to other jacket.

 

[thor]

This just arrived today (2-days shipping from U.K. to the U.S.), the Alpha Industries Injector MODIII.
Has a real mouton fur collar (non-detachable), upgraded nylon shell, normal fit (not slim fit or oversized!) and afew other nicely updated details.
Not quite as nice as my Buzz Rickson MA-1, but light years ahead of the lower price dime-a-dozen Alphas that you see at any Army-Navy store.
I wore it outside today in the rainy, 35-40 degree weather and this jacket handled the elements with no problem!