Of course, this is an extremely broad and subjective question - depending on what you are looking for from a jacket, the answer may be different. However, there are some general rules of thumb that you can adopt when trying to gauge the quality of a leather jacket manufacturer.
We’d say the use of full grain leather (which you can find out more about in our article) is a big indicator of the ultimate quality of the leather jackets a manufacturer produces, as well as the quality of the other materials (lining, hardware) being used in its construction.
Another is the culture and treatment of the workers the jackets are produced by. Are workers encouraged to take their time in crafting a garment they can be proud of, or are they forced to sacrifice quality for quantity and rush through as many as they can in a mass-produced cost-cutting operation? Both result in a very different finished product.
The main thing to remember is that extra cost doesn’t always equate to extra quality. While it’s true that elements like full-grain leather and fair worker pay and conditions mean you can expect to pay a bit more for the best quality jackets, very often you’re paying for a label or brand name that doesn’t meet even the basic criteria for quality.
Taking the above into consideration, you normally need to go ‘off the beaten track’ to find the best leather jacket manufacturers and we’ve written the following article to explain why we’re comfortable throwing our hat in the ring as one of the best, as well as what makes our enterprise at Aero Leather Clothing unique.
Why Aero Leather Clothing?
Since 1981, Aero Leather Clothing have cultivated a reputation within our niche as manufacturers of some of the finest quality vintage recreation leather jackets in the world. We’ve built our reputation through an obsession with our craft, uncompromising attitude towards authenticity and consistently championing the following qualities:
Vintage Style
The early-mid 20th century was the golden age of clothing design and fashion - one that stands in stark contrast to the decades of fast fashion that followed. It was an era of stunningly designed and impeccably made clothes, when utility was blended effortlessly with style and when things were built to last. At Aero Leather Clothing, we have perfected the traditional arts of crafting masterpiece leather jackets from this era, either our own designs inspired by the period’s fashions and trends, or lovingly and painstakingly recreating its most iconic styles, all for the modern purchaser who appreciates the unmatched quality and style of this golden age.
Exceptional Quality
From the moment we source our materials, to the final stitch on each jacket, quality is the cornerstone of what we do. Our small team of experienced artisans take meticulous care and pride in crafting our classic styles from a range of some of the finest full grain leathers in the world including our exclusive use of the revered Chromexcel® Horsehide from Horween. And alongside esteemed names like Lochcarron Tartan and Harris Tweed, every material that lines one of our jackets, as well as the zips and buttons that close them have been specially selected for their quality to complement our distinguished leather collection.
Personalised Choice
Our extensive range of over 100 vintage designs includes some of the most iconic and influential styles of the 20th century, so we’re almost certain to have someone’s dream style of jacket. Once they have selected their style, our customers can then personalise it, selecting the weight, colour and temper of their leather, the weight and pattern of the material that lines their jacket right down to which zip pullers close them. We are an industry leader in creating people’s dream jackets to their specifications, and there is no one in our niche who offer the level of flexibility and choice that we do.
Scottish Heritage
With our unique and rich history, beautiful landscapes, and distinct culture, Scotland is a country that continues to capture the hearts of people all over the world. As well as beauty and tradition, Scotland has long been associated with innovation and quality craftsmanship and has a particularly long and storied history when it comes to textiles and fashion. The Scottish Borders (where we’re based) was the thriving epicentre for the production and global export of fashion staples like Tartan, Tweed and Cashmere for generations.
Aero Leather Clothing continue this historical legacy, combining the timeless style of our classic leather jacket designs with the deep well of traditional knowledge and skills and the quality craftsmanship that are the proud heritage of our corner of the world – as well as the occasional tweed and tartan lining! The result is a leather jacket with a unique blend of cool vintage aesthetics infused with Scotland’s rich cultural heritage that truly can’t be found anywhere else.
Buy the Best Leather Jackets from Aero Leather Clothing
When you invest in a handmade leather jacket from Aero Leathers, you're getting a jacket for life. We create custom leather jackets that are made to measure with only the highest quality of full grain leather.
If you'd like to take a look at the wide range of custom leather jackets we offer, click the link below. You may also want to check our FAQ section if you have any further questions about our jackets and why we consider them the best in the world.
CUSTOM LEATHER JACKETS
