If you are concerned about the quality while shopping for men’s black leather jackets, you are not alone. Most people wonder if they are investing in the right leather jacket. There could be a world of difference between the two. However, unless you know what differences these are, you can’t actually identify them. So, here, we will talk about all those things that affect the quality of a black or any color leather jacket.

All the following tips and points will help you get a realistic idea of what to expect while going for leather jacket hunting.

Quality of Leather

The quality of leather is the biggest factor that impacts the quality of a leather jacket. Cheaper leather jackets use corrected leather, meaning leather that comes from animals that have a lot of scarring, branding, or knicks because of how they are raised. Their skins are sanded down and sometimes, faux leather grains are pressed in them, in addition to extra spraying of dyes and treatments. All of this is done to make the leather look uniform. Consequently, corrected leathers have an overly smooth and plastic feel.

On the other hand, quality leather jackets are made from uncorrected skins that have oily, soft, and uneven texture.

Topstitching

Also known as decorative stitching, topstitching is like a highly desirable detail on leather jackets. It is mainly done along the edges of seams and pockets to create a more bold visual appeal. High-end jackets are topstitched using a special quality thick thread. However, many designers cut cost by using regular, thin thread, or by limiting the amount of topstitching. Some designers even skip this detail feature at all.

Linings

Like cheap blazers and suits, cheap leather jackets are made using low-grade synthetic linings in the garment. As such, these linings tear down easily, feel dry, and also don’t breathe well. In fact, cheap synthetic linings are often the first things to fall apart over time. On the contrary, high-end jackets have two different linings, one for the body and other for the sleeves.

Armholes 

Cheaper jackets usually have larger, lower armholes to accommodate more body types in the hopes of increasing sales. High-quality leather jackets have higher set armholes with the aim of providing better arm movement as well as overall fit. When an armhole is too large and low, it pulls on the body of the jacket when you move your arms.

Design

Cheaper leather jackets are often simpler in design because it takes less time and effort to design them. Less design elements mean fewer pieces to cut, line up, and sew. As a result, they don’t come with interesting appeal and sometimes, inner pockets.

Zippers

This is another noticeable difference that one can easily check out. Unlike cheap jackets that have zippers made of lighter metal, high-end leather jackets have zippers made of sturdy metal, that are buttery smooth to zip up and have a more lustrous finish.

So, the next time you buy stunning women’s or men’s black leather jackets, keep all these things in mind to see if you are investing in the right jacket.