A good number of jackets made within the 1930s and ‘40s were made from horsehide. Back when industrialization first began, horses were considered redundant, and an abundant supply of them drove horsehide prices down. Compared with goatskin, horsehide is heavier and gives better insulation. While goatskin is more grained, horsehide features a way smoother, shinier and brighter appearance. Regarding strength, horsehide is the clear winner, although goatskin tends to be the more flexible of both. Horsehide also has an excellent level of water resistance. Our horsehide leather is initially drum dyed before being finished with a wax and oil coating to give it a shiny surface that dulls with wear. This leather will just become more beautiful with age!
Perry A-2 on instagram
Great picture of @official.danilo92 wearing our Perry A-2 jacket in goatskin. #a2leatherjacket #flightjacket #goatskinleather
@l.l.wood in our Perry A2 Jacket in seal brown horsehide. Lee is manager of the Japanese Waiper’s Zozo store @waiper_inc and is an avid lover of vintage and classic clothing. Visit our website to read an interview with Lee about himself and his passion. #a2jacket #flightjacket #horsehidejacket
@official.danilo8392 in our Perry A-2 jacket in goatskin. Goatskin has a supple and grainy appearance. As strong as it may be, goatskin is still incredibly flexible and has a minimal break-in time. #a2flightjacket #goatskinleather #a2jacket
Perry A-2 Flight Jacket – Seal Brown Horsehide
€329.00
• 100% Horsehide
• Collar stand
• Soft and shallow curved pocket flaps
• Pocket reinforcement with rectangular box stitch
• Correct “Ball Stud” press studs
• Seal brown and russet horsehide colour-matched to originals
• Cotton lining colour-matched to originals
• M-39 triple-marked Talon zipper
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Description
Why Horsehide?
A good number of jackets made within the 1930s and ‘40s were made from horsehide. Back when industrialization first began, horses were considered redundant, and an abundant supply of them drove horsehide prices down.
Compared with goatskin, horsehide is heavier and gives better insulation. While goatskin is more grained, horsehide features a way smoother, shinier and brighter appearance. Regarding strength, horsehide is the clear winner, although goatskin tends to be the more flexible of both. Horsehide also has an excellent level of water resistance.
Our horsehide leather is initially drum dyed before being finished with a wax and oil coating to give it a shiny surface that dulls with wear. This leather will just become more beautiful with age!
Perry A-2 on instagram
Great picture of @official.danilo92 wearing our Perry A-2 jacket in goatskin. #a2leatherjacket #flightjacket #goatskinleather
@l.l.wood in our Perry A2 Jacket in seal brown horsehide. Lee is manager of the Japanese Waiper’s Zozo store @waiper_inc and is an avid lover of vintage and classic clothing. Visit our website to read an interview with Lee about himself and his passion. #a2jacket #flightjacket #horsehidejacket
@official.danilo8392 in our Perry A-2 jacket in goatskin. Goatskin has a supple and grainy appearance. As strong as it may be, goatskin is still incredibly flexible and has a minimal break-in time. #a2flightjacket #goatskinleather #a2jacket