Brown B3 Real Shearling Sheepskin Leather Bomber Flying Jacket
The Brown B3 Real Shearling Sheepskin Leather Bomber Flying Jacket is a jacket built for one job — keeping a person warm in serious cold — and it does that better than almost anything else you can buy. This page covers what to expect from it in practice, because a shearling jacket is a different proposition from an ordinary leather one.
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Material: Real shearling sheepskin
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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, dry naturally away from heat
What owning one is actually like
Three things surprise first-time shearling owners. It is heavier than expected — you feel it on the shoulders, and that never entirely goes away. It is warmer than expected — many people find they cannot wear it above about five degrees without overheating. And it takes up serious space; a shearling jacket does not fold into a bag.
None of those are faults. They are the direct consequences of the thing that makes it work. It is a specialist garment, and it is unbeatable within its range.
Why the construction wins in cold
Shearling is one sheepskin with the fleece attached: leather outside stopping wind, wool inside trapping air, and no join between them. Layered jackets always have a boundary between shell and insulation, and boundaries are where cold gets in. Shearling has none.
Wool also continues to insulate when slightly damp. Down does not — wet down collapses and stops working — which makes shearling the better choice in damp cold rather than dry alpine cold.
Fit, wear and honest notes
Take your normal size; the pattern already allows for the fleece. Collar straps close the throat against wind or unbuckle so the collar folds back.
Honest points: this is a reproduction-style fashion jacket rather than military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. Heavy rain is the one condition shearling handles poorly. And it needs specialist cleaning — a standard dry cleaner can ruin it permanently.
Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom
Made after your order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. Send measurements if you are between sizes; on a bulky jacket the chest measurement matters most. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest pricing on genuine sheepskin.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: B3 Leather Bomber Jackets for hooded and black versions, Shearling Jackets for the wider shearling range, Flight Jackets for lighter leather aviators, and Men Leather Jackets for everything else. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this real shearling?
Yes — genuine sheepskin tanned with the wool attached, not synthetic pile bonded to fabric.
Is it too warm for mild weather?
Often, yes. Most owners find it works below about five degrees and overheats above that.
Is it heavy?
Yes, noticeably. The weight is the insulation.
Is it military surplus?
No. It is a reproduction-style fashion jacket with no service insignia or issue history.
How does it handle damp cold?
Well. Wool keeps insulating when slightly damp, where down collapses. Heavy rain is still best avoided.
How should it be cleaned?
Brush the wool and wipe the hide. Use a specialist sheepskin cleaner for a full clean, never a standard dry cleaner.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
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