Men's Shearling Jacket New RAF Style Sheepskin Leather Jacket

Men’s New RAF Style Shearling Jacket: The Technical B3 Aviator

Some jackets look the part. This one works in it. The RAF shearling is built on the same short-waist, storm-collar pattern that kept pilots warm at altitude — updated with a leaner cut and hide thickness chosen for flexibility, not just insulation. By utilizing a 1.2mm to 1.4mm semi-aniline sheepskin, we have created a garment that offers immediate flexibility while maintaining the rugged structural integrity expected of a premium aviator.

Who This Jacket Is For

If you've worn a synthetic parka and felt simultaneously sweaty and cold, this jacket addresses exactly that. The sheepskin breathes where synthetic can't, making it the better choice for active commutes, open-air driving, or anywhere you move between cold outside and warm inside repeatedly throughout the day.

Weather and Thermal Performance

Unlike synthetic materials, genuine sheepskin is a natural thermoregulator that prevents the "stuffy" feeling of non-breathable fabrics.

• Optimal Temperature Range: Fully effective from -15°C to 10°C.

• Wind Resistance: 100% windproof due to the high-density leather grain.

• Water Management: The Nappa-treated surface is moisture-wicking and snow-resistant. In the event of heavy saturation, the jacket should be dried naturally on a wide hanger to maintain the leather's essential oils.

• Insulation: The wool pile creates a natural buffer of still air against your body — the same principle behind why a thermos keeps your coffee hot.

Fitting and Silhouette Details

• Profile: Classic Box-Cut. It provides a masculine, broad-shouldered silhouette that tapers slightly to the waist to prevent cold air from entering the hem.

• Sizing Guidance: True to size. Because the internal wool pile is dense, we recommend choosing your actual chest size. The sheepskin will "map" to your specific body shape after 4–6 wears.

• Mobility: Specifically designed with "action-back" spacing to allow for full arm rotation without the jacket riding up significantly at the waist.

• The first time you zip it up, the collar sits stiff and the leather is firm. By the fourth or fifth wear, it starts to feel like it was cut for you specifically — the sheepskin genuinely conforms.

Technical Specifications

• Material: 100% Genuine Double-Face Sheepskin (UK/NZ Origin).

• Hardware: Heavy-duty YKK Antique Brass Size #8 zippers with reinforced leather pull-tabs for use with gloves.

• Construction: Double-stitched 6-ply bonded nylon thread for high-stress seam durability.

• Reinforcements: Leather-bound seams to prevent fraying and provide a sharp, finished aesthetic.

• Collar System: 5-inch storm collar with dual-buckle throat latches for maximum neck and face protection.

• Pockets: Two deep, wool-lined hand-warmer pockets and one internal zippered security pocket.

• Weight: Average weight of 2.5kg, confirming the use of authentic, un-split hides.