A-1 Flight Jacket — Tea-Core, Wool Lining, Black Horsehide

The A-1, adopted by the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 1930s. A button front that laps across the body, with knitted collar, cuffs, and hem — the early model that can fairly be called the origin of the flight jacket.

The outer leather here is Polish horsehide, top grain. An oil-wax finish gives it a deep lustre and shadow, and because it is tea-core, the brown base shows through at edges and worn areas the more it is worn, so every jacket ages differently. The lining is a brushed wool-blend fabric, giving both a vintage look and warmth.

■ Materials
Outer leather: horsehide (top grain / oil-wax, tea-core finish)
Body lining and pocket bags: 50% wool / 50% polyester
Sleeve lining: 100% polyester

■ Sizes
S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL / 4XL
Please see the size chart in the product images for full measurements. The chart itself is labelled in Japanese: 肩幅 shoulder / 胸囲 chest / 着丈 length / 袖丈 sleeve length / 裾周り hem / ウエスト waist / ヒップ hip / 総丈 total length / 裾幅 leg opening / 単位 unit.
*Model wears size M — height 178 cm / weight approx. 73 kg / shoulder 47 cm / chest 95 cm

■ Country of origin
China

■ Care
Wipe dust and dirt off the surface gently with a dry, soft cloth. If it is caught in rain or gets wet, remove the moisture straight away with a dry cloth and let it dry naturally in a well-ventilated, shaded place. For long storage, hang it on a thick hanger and use a breathable cover rather than a plastic bag. If it starts to feel dry, we recommend a conditioning cream made for oil-wax leather.

■ About natural leather
Because natural leather is used, grain, creases, uneven colour, veining (range marks), and variation in fibre density may be visible. These are the individuality of a natural material, not defects. Colour may transfer through friction, perspiration, or rain, so please take care when wearing it with light-coloured clothing.