Leather jackets

[montanadave]

Anyone have a line on a good manufacturer of leather jackets, preferably here in the US or Canada? Just looking for a good quality jacket (not coat) in more the "flight jacket" style as opposed to motorcycle jacket, etc. And, while I'm not looking to break the bank, I'm willing to spend $400-500 for decent quality.

[khc3]

Vanson leathers makes motorcycle jackets, but also a few more casual styles.

http://www.vansonleathers.com/

[maximus83]

I have the same question as the OP, and also wonder if there are certain TYPES of leather, within that $500 or less price range, that are more desirable.

[Dirk Williams]

I gave my old leather flight jacket to my step day back in 83.

In 84, I started to miss my flight jacket so I purchased an after market copy. I purchased from a store named "Sporty's Pilot Shop".

It's an exact copy of my origional flight jacket. Minus the USN stincil on the inner zipper flap. Don't know if that store is still open but might be worth a internet search.

Good luck,
D Williams

[FlyAndFight]

I've had an "Avirex" flight jacket for years and I love it.

[Spiffums]

I wish I could find a good brand like the Chi-Com one sis got me at the old Goody's. It was hip length but light weight.

[Hersh]

I've had an "Avirex" flight jacket for years and I love it.

+1. Avirex is definitely worth a look.

[ralph]

Try www.uswings.com They have several styles that are made here in the U.S. While I haven't seen any of their stuff up close, It looks like it's very high quality, $500 should get you in to something...

[Avenger29]

I gave my old leather flight jacket to my step day back in 83.

In 84, I started to miss my flight jacket so I purchased an after market copy. I purchased from a store named "Sporty's Pilot Shop".

It's an exact copy of my origional flight jacket. Minus the USN stincil on the inner zipper flap. Don't know if that store is still open but might be worth a internet search.

Good luck,
D Williams

Sporty's is one of the biggest names in aviation/pilot supplies nowadays. I just don't trust them when it comes to leather jackets and such myself...you brought yours 25 years ago, too.

I'm also looking for a leather flight jacket, too.

[rjacobs]

www.gibsonandbarnes.com

End of the thread.

This is the company that almost every airline pilot in the US gets their leather jackets from. Dont know about mil jackets, but every airline I know of gets their jackets from here. They are 100% made in the USA. Not sure of their leather source, but they are made in California. Great company to deal with too. Had mine about 4 years and I broke the zipper off(zipper thing broke in half when I slammed it in a door), and they sent me a new one for free.

I wear a 40 regular suit coat and I have a 40 regular jacket from them(skyliner style) and the arms are a bit short, but everything else fits well.