Men Black B3 Sheepskin Jacket
The Men Black B3 Sheepskin Jacket is the aviator pattern in its full form, in black. What is worth knowing before buying one is less about the styling and more about the material — sheepskin behaves differently from every other jacket material, and understanding how changes whether you will get on with it.
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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: Black with natural wool
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Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, specialist cleaning only
How to identify genuine sheepskin
Four checks. At a cuff or hem, look at where wool meets hide — on real shearling the wool grows out of the skin with no stitch line joining two materials. Press the fleece: it recovers slowly and unevenly, where synthetic pile springs back uniformly. Check the colour of the wool across the jacket — natural fleece varies, perfectly even colour usually means dyed synthetic. And weigh it in your hands: genuine shearling is heavy, and a light "shearling" jacket almost never is one.
This jacket is genuine sheepskin, tanned as a single piece with the fleece attached.
Why black is a modern choice
Original B3s were natural brown, because that is what tanned sheepskin looks like without heavy dyeing. A black one is therefore a modern interpretation — it reads as contemporary outerwear rather than as a period reproduction, and the contrast against the cream fleece at the collar and cuffs is far sharper.
Black also hides the salt and grit a winter jacket collects better than tan does.
Fit, wear and honest notes
Take your normal size — the pattern already allows for fleece thickness. Collar straps close the throat against wind or unbuckle so the collar folds back. It is heavy and bulky, and both are the warmth.
Honest points: this is a reproduction-style fashion jacket, not military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. Shearling handles cold and dry weather; avoid heavy rain and never dry it on a radiator.
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 brown 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
How do I know it is real sheepskin?
Real wool grows out of the hide with no stitch line at the cuff, recovers slowly when pressed, varies in colour naturally, and is heavy.
Were original B3s black?
No, they were natural brown. Black is a modern interpretation.
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.
Is it heavy?
Yes. The weight is the insulation.
How should it be cleaned?
Brush the wool, wipe the hide, and use a specialist sheepskin cleaner — never a standard dry cleaner.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
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