Benefits of Real Leather Jackets

There are so many advantages to choosing real leather vs. synthetic leather. We’ve looked at just a few of the benefits of leather jackets below, so you can see why all of our jackets are 100% genuine leather.

Durability

‘A jacket for years’. The first benefit of leather is that is it a very durable material, which will last many years, especially when compared to synthetic leathers which may rip or crack after sometime. Furthermore real leather has a higher scar resistance than synthetic due to its tougher surface.

Manufacturers will usually treat the leather in ways to make them last even longer. Good quality leather jackets are usually higher in price, but will last many years and still look just as good.

 Strength

Real leather is significantly stronger than many materials due to its tight fibres and resistance to abrasion. Leather can also be fire resistant if treated for it and also partially waterproof.

Real leather, especially cuts such as cowhide, buffalo and calf can withstand a lot of pressure when under tension and it is for this reason leather is commonly used for products such as belts, bags, sofas and chairs.

 Moisture expel with pores

Since leather is practically skin it works in the same way in terms of moisture management. Since the pores are tight at the surface of the leather it does not allow moisture to seep in. However, the pores of the leather allow moisture to breathe and travel the inside to the surface.

This is specifically a benefit for leather jackets and bags as they can breathe when worn or left for long periods of time. Synthetic leather however lacks this feature, which can become very uncomfortable in mild/hot weather or could result in a build up of fungus forcing you to discard it.

 Better value for money

Let us say, we compare two jackets; synthetic leather vs. real leather, synthetic will usually be cheaper, therefore a better option, right? No wrong! The thing with real leather, whether it’s a jacket or a bag, is as mentioned earlier it will last years longer compared to synthetic leather which over time loses its shape, can rip easily, can crack or peel. Aside from the strength and durability, the thing that also makes leather so great is that it can be maintained and conditioned with easily available leather care products.

Therefore you can either buy one leather jacket or bag that will last for years to come or buy multiple products of synthetic leather in the same time period. The main benefit of real leather jackets and bags is that they are the most cost-effective option.