Men Brown Pilot Shearling Jacket
Pilot shearling jackets and bomber shearling jackets are often sold as the same thing, and there is a real difference between them — mostly in the collar and how the jacket closes at the neck.
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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: Brown with natural cream wool
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Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, specialist cleaning only
Pilot cut versus bomber cut
A bomber shearling — the classic B3 — has an oversized collar with throat straps, designed to be pulled shut against wind pressure at altitude. It is the most dramatic feature on the jacket and it makes the whole thing read as heritage flight clothing.
A pilot cut uses a smaller, flatter collar without straps. Less dramatic, and considerably more practical: it sits flat under a car headrest, it layers under a scarf without bulk, and it does not dominate the silhouette.
Both are equally warm through the body. What changes is how much of a statement the jacket makes.
What shearling gives you
One sheepskin tanned with the fleece attached: hide outward stopping wind, wool inward trapping air, no separate lining and no boundary for cold to find. It is why shearling outperforms layered jackets of the same thickness.
Wool also keeps insulating when slightly damp, unlike down — which matters more in a damp winter than warmth ratings suggest.
Fit, wear and honest notes
Take your normal size — the pattern already allows for the fleece thickness. A fine knit underneath is usually all you need.
Honest points: heavy and bulky, both of which are the warmth. A reproduction-style 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. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest pricing on genuine sheepskin.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: B3 Leather Bomber Jackets for strapped-collar aviator cuts, 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 is a pilot cut different from a B3?
A smaller, flatter collar without throat straps. Equally warm through the body, but far less dominant in the silhouette.
Which is more practical?
The pilot cut — it sits flat against a car headrest and layers under a scarf without bulk.
Is the shearling real?
Yes — genuine sheepskin tanned with the wool attached.
Is it 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.
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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