Bright Red Satin Varsity Jacket

Bright Red Satin Varsity Jacket

The Bright Red Satin Varsity Jacket is a satin jacket rather than a leather or wool one — stated plainly, because it sits alongside our leather range and behaves nothing like it. In bright red, satin does something no other material does: it reflects light along the weave, so the colour appears to shift as you move.

• Material: Satin fabric with ribbed knit trim
• Fit: Regular fit
• Closure: Front snap buttons
• Color: Bright red
• Care: Cool gentle wash or dry clean, do not tumble dry, iron on low if needed

Why satin makes a colour look different

Satin is a weave in which most threads float on the surface. Light hits those floating threads and reflects along their direction rather than scattering, which is what produces the sheen — and on a saturated colour like red, it means the jacket looks lighter where light catches it and deeper in the folds.

The practical result is a red that reads brighter and more alive than the same red on a matte fabric. It also photographs strongly, which is part of why satin jackets have stayed in music and street clothing since the eighties.

Where satin varsity jackets come from

They were the warm-weather team alternative to wool, worn when a melton body was too hot. The pattern is identical to a wool or leather varsity — snap front, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem — and only the material changes.

Fit, care and honest notes

Regular fit with room for a tee or a fine knit at your usual size. Rib hem at the waist. Size down one for a closer fit over a tee.

Honest points: satin is light and does not block wind, so it is a spring and autumn jacket rather than a winter one. It can snag on rough surfaces and sharp jewellery. And care is nothing like leather — cool gentle wash or dry clean, never tumble dry, and never apply leather conditioner or cleaner, which will stain the fabric 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

For leather and wool versions, see Men Varsity Jackets and Varsity Jackets. Men Leather Jackets covers leather outerwear and Bomber Leather Jackets the zip-front shapes. Browse at Leather Outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a leather jacket?

No. It is satin — a woven fabric, not hide. We do not describe it as leather.

Why does the red look different in different light?

Satin's floating threads reflect light directionally, so the colour reads lighter where light catches it and deeper in the folds.

Is it warm?

Not particularly. It is light and does not block wind — a spring and autumn jacket.

How do I wash it?

Cool gentle wash or dry clean. Do not tumble dry, and iron on low if needed.

Can I use leather conditioner on it?

No — leather products stain satin permanently.

Does satin snag?

It can, on rough surfaces and sharp jewellery.

Do you offer custom sizing?

Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.