Men One Way Front To Back Zip Closure Real Sheepskin Red Leather Shorts
These red sheepskin shorts use a single zip that runs the full length of the crotch seam, front to back, rather than a short fly. It is a construction borrowed from performance and stage clothing, and it has real practical consequences worth understanding. They sit in our men leather shorts range.
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Material: Genuine sheepskin leather, dyed red
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Fit: Regular short cut
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Closure: Full-length one-way zip running front to back
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Color: Red
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Care: Dry cloth, clear conditioner only, wax the zip yearly, store closed
What a full-length zip does
Two things. It lets the shorts open completely flat, which makes them easy to get into in a material with no stretch — the same reason stage and performance clothing uses long zips. And it puts a continuous hardware line down the centre, which is a strong design feature in itself, particularly against a bright colour.
The construction demand it makes
A zip along the crotch seam sits in the highest-stress seam of any garment. It has to be a heavy-gauge zip, stitched into a reinforced and backed seam, or it fails — which is why cheap versions of this design split at exactly that point. The zip on these is set into a backed seam with the tape secured on both sides. That is the detail worth asking about on any garment built this way.
Looking after the zip
Store the shorts fully closed — an open zip on a long seam lets the panels pull apart and loads the tape diagonally. Wax the teeth with candle wax once a year so the slider does not drag, since dragging is what splits teeth. If a slider ever fails, it can normally be replaced on its own rather than the whole zip.
Red leather
Not especially lightfast, so store them away from windows. Use a clear conditioner only — tinted ones are made for black and brown and show badly. Wipe with a dry cloth after wear.
Stated plainly: a fashion garment, not protective equipment.
Sizing and made to order
Order by waist measurement and send hip and thigh with the Custom option — worth doing on this style, since the zip seam means less scope for later alteration. Sizes run XS to 5XL plus Custom.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the zip run?
The full length of the crotch seam, front to back, so the shorts open flat.
Is a zip in that seam strong enough?
Yes when it is heavy gauge and set into a backed, reinforced seam, which is how these are built.
How do I look after it?
Store the shorts fully closed and wax the teeth once a year so the slider does not drag.
Is the leather genuine?
Yes, real sheepskin leather dyed red.
Will the red fade?
In direct sunlight, yes. Store them out of the light and use only a clear conditioner.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes. Choose Custom and send waist, hip, thigh, and leg length.
Is shipping free?
Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.
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