Men Black Button Shearling Jacket

Men Black Button Shearling Jacket

The Men Black Button Shearling Jacket replaces the usual heavy zip with a button front, and that changes the character of the jacket considerably. Zipped shearling reads as flight clothing; buttoned shearling reads as a coat — closer to outerwear you would wear over a shirt than over a flight suit.

• Material: Genuine shearling sheepskin
• Fit: Regular fit
• Closure: Button front
• Color: Black with natural wool
• Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, specialist cleaning only

Buttons versus a zip on shearling

A zip on thick shearling has to be heavy-gauge to work at all, and a heavy zip is a visible piece of hardware running down the front of the jacket. Buttons disappear by comparison, which leaves the material itself as the only thing you see.

There is a practical difference too. Buttons on thick shearling need generous plackets and firm anchoring, so the front sits flatter and there is no zip tape to press against your chest when you lean forward. A zip seals slightly better against wind; buttons are quicker to open and easier to repair.

Shearling, plainly

One sheepskin tanned with the fleece attached: leather outside blocking wind, wool inside trapping air, and no seam between them for cold to find. There is no separate lining, which is why shearling beats layered jackets of comparable thickness.

Wool keeps insulating when slightly damp, unlike down — a real advantage in wet-cold weather rather than dry alpine cold.

Fit, wear and honest notes

Take your normal size — the pattern already allows for the fleece. It is heavy on the shoulders and substantial through the body, both of which are the warmth.

Honest points: a fashion jacket rather than military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. Shearling is for cold, dry weather — avoid heavy rain, never dry it near direct heat, and use a specialist sheepskin cleaner.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do buttons keep out wind as well as a zip?

Very nearly. A zip seals slightly better, but a generous placket on shearling closes well and buttons are easier to repair.

Is the shearling real?

Yes — genuine sheepskin tanned with the wool attached.

Why choose buttons over a zip?

The jacket reads as a coat rather than as flight clothing, and there is no heavy hardware running down the front.

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.