If you’re thinking about buying yourself a new leather jacket, or you want to give one as a gift, it’s important to consider the quality of the leather first and foremost.

While genuine leather can come from any number of animals, the most common are cowhide, lambskin, and goatskin, each of which has distinct qualities that determine its value and overall quality. In this guide, we will break down these characteristics so that you can make an informed decision when buying your next leather garment whether it’s genuine or not!

There are plenty of online guides that claim to show you how to identify a genuine leather jacket. After doing some research, I’ve concluded that most are either outdated or vague on details.

The best way to tell if a leather jacket is genuine is by looking at its weight. While it may be true in general (there are exceptions), what does weight actually mean? Is it referring to its thickness or how heavy it feels when worn? Those details are crucial but aren’t specified here. Since there was no guide that offered all of these details in a single place, I set out to make my own. This guide will walk you through every step of identifying whether your jacket is real or fake.

If you have shopped for a leather jacket, you are likely familiar with leather alternatives, such as fake or synthetic leather. Although faux leather is less expensive than genuine leather, it will not provide you with comparable durability or style. In fact, even many fashion experts fail to distinguish between real and fake leatherette in an instant test.

For those seeking to buy a long-lasting genuine leather jacket that can withstand most weather conditions, there are several things to consider when assessing real versus synthetic imitation suede. The pros of genuine leather include these.

 Long-Lasting: Genuine custom leather jackets last longer than their cheaper alternatives. In addition to being stronger, durable and stylish, genuine leather jackets do not need to be replaced as often as cheaper alternative materials like leather (fake leather).

Resistant: Genuine leather resists moisture better than other materials. When choosing a coat made from artificial material like leather, expect your coat to lose its shape faster when exposed to rain or snow because water molecules can penetrate deep into its fibres.

Good Value: Genuine cowhide is a popular choice among consumers who want a quality garment at an affordable price point. This means that you won’t have to sacrifice style for affordability if you choose genuine cowhide over more inexpensive faux options like sheepskin and artificial leatherette products.

When choosing a leather jacket, you need to consider more than just how good it looks. There are two types of leather: genuine and faux (sometimes called synthetic). With all other things being equal, purchasing genuine leather has a number of benefits over fake leather. Not only does it look better and last longer, but it also offers health benefits for those who wear it on a regular basis. However, certain styles of faux jackets have begun to make strides in recent years that can rival their real counterparts.

While genuine is still generally superior to faux when considering these categories, if you’re looking for a stylish jacket on a budget you can get an excellent imitation at a fraction of the cost—just know what to look for before making your final decision. In addition to its various advantages, there are some clear disadvantages associated with buying genuine leather.

It’s usually significantly more expensive than faux, and due to its rarity is not as widely available or customizable as synthetic material. If you’re concerned about animal welfare issues or ethical consumerism, it may be worth researching whether any manufacturing processes involved in creating your jacket cause harm to animals. In some cases, companies have been known to use bonded leather which can be considered a form of animal cruelty.

Real leather is naturally warm, without being itchy or stiff, so you can enjoy wearing it for hours at a time. Many low-quality jackets that are advertised as real leather actually have animal fur or wool on them. For anyone who values animal rights and wants to avoid buying products with cruelty, genuine leather is the way to go.

When looking for a good jacket, check where it was manufactured; many brands use cheaper materials in other countries to cut costs while still advertising their garments as real leather. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with that approach, buying second-hand makes it even more ethical—it’s better to choose jackets made in places like Spain, France, or Italy which have strong reputations for quality.

Genuine leather lasts longer than fake ones because of its superior durability. As long as you take care of your jacket by cleaning it regularly and using conditioner when necessary, it should last for years and years.

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