A-1 Flight Jacket, Tea-Core, Wool Lining, Black Horsehide
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The A-1, standardised by the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1927. 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
For full measurements, see “Measurements” just below the size selector.
*Model wears size M: height 178 cm (5'10") / weight approx. 73 kg (161 lb) / shoulder 47 cm (18.5 in) / chest 95 cm (37.4 in)
■ 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.
More on tea-core leather: what tea-core is and how it develops.
From our Taobao store
Comments left at the REAL SIMONS store on Taobao, translated from the Chinese. These are not reviews of this online store and are not counted in its rating.
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Having seen it in person, the build feels solid.
Original Chinese
收到货感觉质量挺靠谱的。