Men Dark Brown Shearling Jacket
Not all shearling is equal, and the differences are almost invisible in a photograph. If you are comparing sheepskin jackets across sellers, these are the things that actually separate them — and the reason prices vary so much.
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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: Dark brown with natural wool
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Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, specialist cleaning only
What separates good shearling from cheap shearling
Fleece density is the first thing. Part the wool with your fingers: dense fleece resists and springs back; sparse fleece opens easily to show the skin beneath. Density is warmth, and it is the single biggest cost difference between hides.
Pile consistency is second. Good shearling is sheared evenly, so the wool is the same depth across the jacket. Patchy pile means poorly matched skins were used.
Panel matching is third. On a well-made jacket, adjacent panels are close in both colour and pile depth, because someone selected them to go together. That selection takes time and wastes material, which is why cheaper jackets skip it.
None of these show in a product photograph, which is exactly why they are worth naming here.
Why dark brown
It is the most practical shade in the range. Dark enough to hide the salt, grit and rain spray a winter jacket collects, without going to black and losing the warmth of the colour. Against the cream fleece it gives clear contrast without being stark.
Fit, construction and honest notes
One sheepskin, tanned with the fleece attached: hide outward blocking wind, wool inward trapping air, no separate lining. Take your normal size — the pattern already allows for the thickness.
Honest points: heavy and bulky, both of which are the warmth. A fashion jacket rather than military surplus. 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
How do I judge shearling quality?
Fleece density, even pile depth, and well-matched adjacent panels. None of the three show in a photograph.
Why do shearling prices vary so much?
Mostly fleece density and panel selection. Both cost material and time.
Why dark brown rather than black?
It hides winter grit almost as well while keeping the warmth of the colour, and it contrasts clearly with the cream fleece.
Is the shearling real?
Yes — genuine sheepskin tanned with the wool attached.
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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