How to choose the right leather jacket? Choosing a jacket, of course, you should first carefully examine it. Read the label. The production of leather products is carried out by different countries, but among the best producers are the companies of Canada, Italy, Sweden, Great Britain, Finland. Meanwhile, there are no worse than jackets made in factories in Turkey or Korea. However, Chinese products, unless they are manufactured by a representative of a well-known European brand, should not be bought better, since one can remain deeply disappointed. Well, the simplest rule: buy a leather jacket in the store, and not in the clothing market, because there is more chance to buy a really high-quality thing.
Acquisition of a leather jacket is a solid investment, so we advise you to be very attentive. Especially it should be said about the quality of the skin. The best choice is sheepskin or calf leather. Especially durable and wear-resistant are jackets made of buffalo leather or bull skin. A jacket made of pigskin is cheaper, but will last only a few years, as it will quickly lose its marketable appearance.
You can check whether you are offered to buy a thing from genuine leather in several ways. The easiest thing is to put your hand for a few seconds to the surface of the jacket. You will easily feel the heat emanating from the natural skin, artificial - it will remain cold. You can check and in another way - drop a little water on the jacket. In this case, the natural skin will absorb water, and its color will become darker, artificial - water does not take. The edge of a genuine leather, as a rule, rough and untreated, and for an artificial one - always smooth. There is also a "popular" way, which is often offered in the markets (if you set fire to a piece, the artificial skin will glow with a green flame).
Examine the surface of the skin, which should be the same in thickness everywhere. If you notice wrinkles, bruises and irregularities on the skin itself - this is an occasion to reflect. Do not listen to the seller's assurance that these are just folds that were formed during transportation and then the jacket "hangs", the skin should immediately be smooth in appearance. Particularly examine the places in the underarm area, the back of the collar, since there manufacturers sometimes use lower quality leather. The skin in these places should not be more delicate or deformed. Touch the skin with your finger, or even better scratch the surface a little (well-made natural leather will not peel off). Check also the strength of the paint (in case the skin is dyed) or the protective water repellent film. You can use a white handkerchief or a regular paper towel. Wet the handkerchief and rub the surface a little, there should be no traces of paint on the scarf.
After that, carefully inspect the seams. Good factory products, as a rule, are sewn very neatly, without puffs or skipped threads. Hinges, if the jacket is provided with buttons, should not have protruding threads, their edge will be exactly swept. Pay attention to the fittings: whether the lightning moves freely, whether all the buttons and rivets are in working condition, whether they are firmly attached. There should be no cracks or scratches in the places where the buttons or buttons are attached.
Pay attention to the lining. If the lining is made of natural fur, pull out a small hair and try to set it on fire. If you smell the scorched hair or sheepskin, fur is really natural. Artificial hair burns very quickly and does not leave a "natural" smell. If the lining is made of fabric, it is better if it is viscose, since the polyester is quickly wiped.
And, finally, if you are satisfied with a surface inspection, be sure to try on the jacket. The thing should be exactly the size of you (leather products with a sock are easily stretched). Raise your hands, your movements should remain free. The jacket should not also "creep" back from the shoulders. If this happens, then the goods are of inadequate quality, it is simply wrongly sewn.
In conclusion, a little about the choice of color and shape. In recent years, the market offers many models of women's and men's leather products. In the windows we are greeted by a variety of shades of skin. Feel free to experiment, listening to fashion trends, do not be afraid to appear extravagant or "too young", because it is the leather jacket - the subject of the wardrobe, which is not afraid of fantasy and creative search.