Black Fleece Varsity Jacket
This Black Fleece Varsity Jacket exists for a specific reason: most people who want a varsity jacket do not want to think about caring for one. Wool needs brushing and specialist cleaning, leather needs conditioning and must never see a washing machine. Fleece needs neither.
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Material: Fleece body with ribbed knit trim
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Fit: Regular fit
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Closure: Front snap buttons
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Color: Black
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Care: Machine wash cool, hang or tumble dry low, no fabric softener
The maintenance argument
A wool varsity jacket that gets muddy is a trip to a dry cleaner. A leather one that gets soaked needs drying naturally away from heat and then conditioning. Both are worth doing for a jacket you value, and both are a reason those jackets end up staying in the wardrobe.
A fleece varsity goes in the machine on a cool wash and comes out ready. That single difference is why this is the version people wear most, regardless of what else they own.
What you give up
Being straightforward about it: fleece does not block wind the way wool melton or leather does, so it feels colder than its warmth suggests on an exposed day. It pills at friction points over years. And it will never develop the character that a leather sleeve or a wool body does with age — it simply stays as it is until it wears out.
What you get in exchange is lightness, warmth for weight, machine washability and a much lower price.
Fit and care
Regular fit with room for a knit underneath at your usual size. Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem and a snap front keep the letterman outline intact. Size down for a closer fit over a tee.
Skip fabric softener — it coats the fibres and flattens the pile that makes fleece warm — and avoid high heat in the dryer, which mats it permanently.
Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom
Made after you order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest material descriptions.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: Men Varsity Jackets for wool and leather versions, Varsity Jackets for the full range, Men Leather Jackets for leather outerwear, and Bomber Leather Jackets for a zip-front shape. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this leather?
No. The body is fleece — a knitted synthetic pile. We do not describe it as leather.
Can it go in the washing machine?
Yes — cool wash, low or no heat drying, no fabric softener.
Is it as warm as wool?
Warmer for its weight, but it does not block wind, so it feels colder on an exposed day.
Will it age like leather or wool?
No. Fleece stays as it is until it wears out; it does not develop character.
Why avoid fabric softener?
It coats the fibres and flattens the pile that makes fleece warm.
Does it still look like a varsity jacket?
Yes — ribbed collar, cuffs and hem plus a snap front placket.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
