Brown B3 Bomber Men Sheepskin Jacket
The Brown B3 Bomber Men Sheepskin Jacket is a cold-weather specialist, and this page is mostly about how to live with one. A shearling jacket is a different kind of ownership from an ordinary coat — it asks for a little care and gives back decades of use.
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Material: Genuine sheepskin shearling
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Fit: Regular fit, generous by design
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Closure: Front zip with collar straps
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Color: Brown with natural wool
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Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, air after wear, specialist cleaning only
Looking after sheepskin, in practice
Four habits cover almost everything. Brush the fleece at the collar and cuffs with a soft brush after heavy wear, so it does not compact. Air the jacket after wearing rather than putting it straight into a wardrobe — sheepskin absorbs moisture and wants to release it. Store it on a broad hanger, never folded and never in a plastic cover, which traps damp. And if it gets wet, dry it naturally, well away from radiators and heaters.
Direct heat is the single thing that ruins sheepskin. It dries the hide out until it cracks, and no amount of conditioning brings it back.
Why the construction works
One sheepskin, tanned with the fleece attached. Hide outward blocking wind, wool inward trapping air, no seam between them for cold to exploit. Layered jackets always have a boundary between shell and insulation; shearling has none, which is why it beats them at similar thickness.
Wool also keeps insulating when slightly damp, where down collapses — which matters more in a damp climate than raw warmth ratings suggest.
Fit, wear and honest notes
Take your normal size; the pattern already allows for the fleece. Collar straps close the throat in wind or unbuckle so the collar folds back. It is heavy and bulky, and both are the warmth.
Honest points: a reproduction-style fashion jacket rather than military surplus, with no genuine service insignia, and not a wet-weather garment.
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 pricing on genuine sheepskin.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: B3 Leather Bomber Jackets for black and hooded versions, Shearling Jackets for the wider range, Flight Jackets for lighter leather aviators, and Men Leather Jackets for everything else. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the one thing that ruins sheepskin?
Direct heat. Drying it on a radiator dries the hide until it cracks, and that cannot be reversed.
How should I store it?
On a broad hanger, never folded and never in plastic. Air it after wear.
Is it real sheepskin?
Yes — genuine shearling, hide and wool as one piece.
Is this military surplus?
No. It is a reproduction-style fashion jacket with no service insignia or issue history.
Should I size up?
No. The pattern already allows for the fleece thickness.
Can I dry clean it?
Only with a specialist sheepskin cleaner. A standard dry cleaner can ruin it.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
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