Green Letterman Wool & White Leather Varsity Jacket
Green is the least common varsity colour and, for that reason, the most interesting one. A green wool body with white leather sleeves gives the same high contrast as the classic red-and-white, but without the immediate association — people notice it as a jacket rather than filing it as a sports team.
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Material: Green wool body with genuine white leather sleeves
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Fit: Regular varsity fit
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Closure: Snap front placket
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Color: Green with white sleeves
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Care: Dry cloth the sleeves, brush the wool, never machine wash
Green as a varsity colour
Red, navy and black cover most letterman jackets, which is exactly why green stands out. It carries the same graphic contrast against white sleeves but reads as a deliberate choice rather than a default.
It is also easier to wear than red. Green sits comfortably with denim, cream, grey, tan and brown — a broader range than a red body allows, since red fights most warm tones.
For the more traditional colourways, see our Men Varsity Jackets range.
Wool body, leather sleeves
The split is functional before it is visual. Wool across the body is warm, breathable and comfortable to sit against; leather on the sleeves takes the abrasion sleeves actually get from desks, doors and bag straps. That division is why the construction has lasted a century essentially unchanged.
The shoulder seam where wool meets leather is double stitched and reinforced. Joining two different materials at a load-bearing seam is where a varsity most often fails, and reinforcing it is the difference between a jacket that lasts and one that does not.
White sleeves, honestly
White leather shows marks that a dark sleeve hides, and the main risk is dye transfer — from a dark bag strap, a car seat or new denim. Treated quickly with a leather-safe cleaner it usually lifts; left for weeks it may not.
It is not hard to manage, but it needs more attention than a gold or brown sleeve would.
Build and fit
Snap front placket with each snap set through a reinforced tab. Dense knit rib at the collar, cuffs and hem that recovers rather than stretching out. Two angled side pockets, a lined body, and a plain back panel for lettering or a patch.
Regular varsity fit, roomier than a modern bomber. Take your normal size — room for a hoodie is already built in. Jeans and trainers, keeping the rest plain since the jacket carries two colours already. See our Men Bomber Leather Jackets or Men Leather Jackets.
Sizes and made to order
Each jacket is cut after you order. Standard sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL, plus Custom — send chest, waist, sleeve and back length after checkout at no extra charge. Free worldwide shipping and secure checkout are included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the sleeves real leather?
Yes, genuine leather. The body is wool, which is the traditional varsity construction.
Is green harder to wear than red?
Easier, in fact. Green sits comfortably with denim, cream, grey, tan and brown, where a red body fights most warm tones.
Do white sleeves mark easily?
More than dark ones. Dye transfer from bags, seats or new denim is the main risk and usually lifts with a leather-safe cleaner if treated early.
Can I add lettering or a patch?
Yes. The back panel is left plain for that.
How do I clean a wool and leather jacket?
Dry cloth on the leather sleeves, soft brush on the wool body. Never machine wash or dry clean.
Can I wear a hoodie underneath?
Yes. Varsity proportions are roomier than a modern bomber.
What size should I order?
Your normal size. Avoid sizing up unless you want it noticeably loose. Custom sizing is free.
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