Collection: Men's Shearling Jacket

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The shearling jacket is a dress for the upper body which is shorter in size and does not extend more than the hip. It is actually a top garment.

It was a hit during the early 1900s, when this kind of jacket actually became popular along with the early aviators. It was regarded as one of the best ways to remain warm at a height in open air cockpits.

With this kind of jacket, it was easier for aviators of that time to stay warm and prevent frigid air from causing harm to the body at as high as 20,000 feet above the ground.

As this kind of jacket was found to be able to defy the weather, it was quickly adopted by the US Military and soon enough it was a standard for pilots to wear jackets, boots, mittens and pants lined with shearling across the globe - particularly during the times of the Second World War.

During the battle of Britain in 1940, in a photo young RAF pilots were found to be sporting this kind of jacket with white collars before a plane, in the presence of commanding officers. This was one of the most iconic photographs of officers wearing shearling leather jacket.

In the following times, while working civilians adopted this kind of jacket to keep warm during the winter months. It was also being used for the purpose of fashion.

In The modern times, it has become a staple during the winter months whenever the mercury takes a dip. It is a sleek and staple winter clothing item in the wardrobe of any modern man.

These jackets are made out of expensive material. As compared to a faux shearling jacket, this jacket is usually made of the real skin of a sheep or lamb with tanned suede on a side. The other side is treated, and there is a coating.

Due to the process of treatment, this kind of jacket is quite expensive - as a lot of effort is invested in making a fashionable shearling jacket. Its production takes much more time then the process of manufacturing - for instance, a cotton bomber jacket.

The best coats and jackets constructed out of shearling are sourced from Southern Europe, like the countries Italy, France, Portugal and Spain. The sheep in those countries have the right thickness of fur and skin, due to the prevailing climate there. Due to this reason, the sheepskin is malleable, light and soft - which makes it ideal for the construction of chic garments.

By contrast, shearling jackets that come from countries like Iceland, Australia or New Zealand are typically bulky, stiff and heavy in form. This is due to the fact that sheep in those nations are bigger in size and each wool strand is fat.

Sheepskin from those parts of the globe are ideal for making boots, slippers and seat covers, and not appropriate for the construction of mens shearling jacket.


It is important to choose a jacket constructed out of authentic quality sheepskin, so that you can get an elegant warm and fashionable winter wear item to treasure for years to come.