Men Black Shearling Leather Jacket
The Men Black Shearling Leather Jacket is a serious cold-weather jacket, and the most common problem people have with one is fit rather than quality. Shearling is thick, which means sizing works differently from every other jacket you own — so this page covers that properly.
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Material: Genuine shearling sheepskin
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Fit: Regular fit
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Closure: Front zip
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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 size a shearling jacket
Take your normal size. That instruction surprises people, because the jacket looks enormous and the instinct is to size up for layering — but shearling patterns already include the ease needed for the fleece, and adding a size on top produces something that swamps the shoulders.
The measurement that matters most is the chest, taken over a shirt rather than bare. Shoulder width matters next: on a thick jacket, a shoulder seam sitting past your shoulder point is the single most visible fit error, and it cannot be altered afterwards.
You do not need extra room for a jumper. A fine knit is usually all you will want underneath, because the jacket supplies the warmth.
Why shearling works
One sheepskin tanned with the fleece attached: hide outward blocking wind, wool inward trapping air, and no seam between shell and insulation for cold to find. No separate lining, nothing to shift or compress unevenly.
Wool keeps insulating when slightly damp, unlike down, which suits damp winters better than dry alpine cold.
Wear and honest notes
It is heavy on the shoulders and substantial through the body; both are the warmth. Black hides winter grit and salt better than tan, and it is the most colour-stable finish.
Honest points: a fashion jacket rather than military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. 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. If you are between sizes or have broad shoulders, send measurements; on a thick jacket it makes a visible difference. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest pricing on genuine sheepskin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I size up for layering?
No. Shearling patterns already include the ease for the fleece. Sizing up swamps the shoulders.
Which measurement matters most?
Chest, taken over a shirt — then shoulder width, which cannot be altered afterwards.
Can I wear a jumper underneath?
A fine knit, yes. You rarely need more — the jacket supplies the warmth.
Is the shearling real?
Yes — genuine sheepskin tanned with the wool attached.
Does black shearling fade?
Black is the most colour-stable finish, and it hides winter grit better than tan.
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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