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The two companies I’m referring to are 5 Star Leather vs. AVI Leather. They both came to the attention of this forum at just about the same time, give or take some months , but the business development paths that these companies have taken and the consumer responses they’ve received has been noticeably different . Now before I go any ...
mulceber. Moderator. Dec 24, 2020. #2. The Cooper jackets aren't bad at all. But they're kind of apples and oranges with a repro A-2: the Air Force discontinued the A-2 jacket in 1943 and brought it back in the '80s because people had so many positive associations with WW2.Leather jackets are a timeless fashion item that can add a touch of style and sophistication to any outfit. However, like any other garment, they are not immune to wear and tear. W...Dec 21, 2023 · Here's my video review of my new AVI Leather B-3. Mind you, it's mainly for an audience who are not as deep in the jacket rabbit hole as we are, hence the basic, general overview. I have to say that I'm really blown away by this B-3. The quality of the materials is exquisite, really. I didn't count the stitches but I don't see anything that's ... I just received and opened my M422-A package, I will write a longer post later, but I can tell you that, as a noob in flight jacket world, (even if I have learnt a lot thanks to the forum) I am happy with this jacket !!! Yes the leather is thin, but I don't have the same "bat wing" problem with the bi-swing, it's a size 40.
Dec 25, 2020 · mulceber. Moderator. Dec 24, 2020. #2. The Cooper jackets aren't bad at all. But they're kind of apples and oranges with a repro A-2: the Air Force discontinued the A-2 jacket in 1943 and brought it back in the '80s because people had so many positive associations with WW2. Welcome to the Forum. As Flightengineer just explained, your question is not as easy as you probably think. However, I’ll try to give you a brief answer. First you’ll want to decide about how much you want to spend, because that will be a factor in determining how closely you want your repro jacket to …
Aug 9, 2021. #2. CWU-45 would be more comfy and their pockets are more practical than the CVC's. Both are very resistant but the shiny material of the CWU tends to snag easier than the material of the CVC. Still, I would choose the CWU over the CVC any day, looks way cooler. CWU-45.Feb 19, 2024 · Monday at 11:14 AM. #9. OhyeahitsJorn said: However, yesterday i heard that the Vietnam era jackets are disgusting to wear. They may have dangerous bacteria,diseases from Asia that still live in the jacket, and the jackets may also have been exposed to Agent Orange. And even with washing this will not go away.
In fact, it was the first leather jacket I've ever purchased that fit me correctly. And the first proper leather jacket... My interest in purchasing an A2 came from purchasing an A1 style jacket (you guys know how it is). I've attached some pics -- it's a Valstar Valstarino lined bomber jacket. They're made in Italy.Feb 4, 2021 · Latest: Mark Hutchins. Today at 9:24 AM. General Flight Jacket Discussion. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsAug 9, 2021. #2. CWU-45 would be more comfy and their pockets are more practical than the CVC's. Both are very resistant but the shiny material of the CWU tends to snag easier than the material of the CVC. Still, I would choose the CWU over the CVC any day, looks way cooler. CWU-45.I’m sorry but I initially thought you were talking about US Authentic, however I’m not familiar with US Flight Jackets LTD . From your posted photos the jacket looks like a fairly well constructed repro . I’m sure others will come along with better knowledge on this company, so give it a little time and your question will be addressed .
Really though, for around $500 you should look at JaDubowmfg (referred to Platon's Dubows on here). Their Dubow A-2s are the best original-maker A-2 on the planet for the money, right now. I am not sure if they are back tacking orders or not. Worth checking in. You simply cant beat that jacket for the price.
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This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsDec 25, 2020 · mulceber. Moderator. Dec 24, 2020. #2. The Cooper jackets aren't bad at all. But they're kind of apples and oranges with a repro A-2: the Air Force discontinued the A-2 jacket in 1943 and brought it back in the '80s because people had so many positive associations with WW2. But in terms of functionality and robustness (not cosmetics) are the current authorized Talon's inferior to the vintage originals? As far as the cosmetics, even if the original tooling is long gone, modern day Talon could just 3D scan some vintage ones and then 3d print some new molds for tooling and ship the new tooling over China or …The design of your pending Monarch AN-J-3 is very close to the M-422 design. Arguably the least boxy design as compared with all other makers for WW-2 USN type jackets. The design of your Monarch comes from their 1943 contract & first Mil-SPec jacket following their pre War M-422 jacket.Natalie Portman and John Legend are joining a group of venture capitalists and unnamed fashion brands backing MycoWorks, a company that just raised $45 million to commercialize its...Symbolized by the traditional gift of leather, a third wedding anniversary is about recognizing the enduring strength of one’s relationship with their partner. Third anniversary gi...
It's head and shoulders better than the capeskin Eastman I sold to a forum member about 7years ago. This one looks completely unmarked.£350 delivered worldwide, will put it in the classifieds when I …Oct 27, 2012 · Feb 4, 2024. Spitfireace. “A Better Fighting Garment…” 2.0 - A Revised Guide to the U.S. Navy's Intermediate Leather Flight Jackets. Lord Flashheart. Apr 15, 2023. 3 4 5. Replies. 98. Views. 18K. Dec 1, 2023. mulceber. R. A2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED. Roughwear. Oct 27, 2012. 3 4 5. Replies. Personally, having own Both AVIs G-1 and M-422a, I'd go with the M-422a. Definitely better all round fit. Such a pleasure to wear. I would however, request the dark seal goat and mid brown thread (as used on the ANJ-3), makes for a great combo.Dec 3, 2023 · 1. We are no longer a “Vintage Jacket Forum” We are essentially a repro jacket forum with an occasional vintage jacket popping up now and then. 2. When I first joined the forum, this was the place to come to for outstanding technical information on military jackets . First proper leather jacket I bought was a vintage Schott 141. I really liked it: Great leather, great construction, aged beautifully. Reactions: PeterRocco. Mar 6, 2019 #4 dubpynchon ... Forum statistics. Threads 106,870 Messages 3,023,298 Members 52,415 Latest member designrun. Forums. Apparel. Outerwear and Workwear. USEFUL …
As I sit here, I was thinking that as the Vintage Leather Jacket Forum, we haven’t had a lot of “Vintage” lately. So I thought why not post a piece for those guys who may be considering purchasing an original A2 sometime in the future. I’ve been very fortunate to have had access to buying a few originals …
Active Member. Sep 8, 2011. #8. I was about to suggest late 80s to around 2000 manufacture, but then spotted the side panels. That suggests to me post year 2000 manufacture. Coopers, before year 2000 seem to come in three versions: 1) the genuine issue item, most often labelled Saddlery, complete with velcro patches.Mar 27, 2022. #3. Yep, one of the design flaws of the A-2 is that the larger sizes didn't really differ from the smaller sizes in their length/sleeve length measurements. The manufacturers seemed to think 46 and above were A-2s for tubby people, instead of linebackers.Today at 7:54 PM. Moto / Utility Jackets. Discuss the advantages/disadvantages to reproduction WWII jackets, the different makers, styles, and materials-feel free to post pictures, and comments.Advertisement Follow these steps to remove blood stains from leather or suede: Advertisement Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: A...Jacket Art / Patches - Original and Reproduction. Art and patches are such an important part of a jacket's heritage that it's only fitting to have a place to discuss them - here it is - all about jacket art and patches - original or reproduction, cloth or leather. 1. 2. 3.But they did throw them around , hang them from the leather strip coat hanger, inside the jacket, sleep in them and use them for pillows on occasion, and wear them in the rain, snow and mud . Of course .., they never had to pay $800.- $1000.US for their jackets either.
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Of course vintage jackets were more prevalent back then and a lot of the old timers had great collections, which they posited photos of and discussed the nuances of each maker and contract . Whenever someone challenged them by posting an unknown maker A2, they were damn good at the game and nailed the jacket down in one or two …
This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsFeb 26, 2024 · Monday at 6:40 AM. #4. gabster78 said: Hi Folks, I recently received this leather jacket and was wondering if anyone had any information about the age of this jacket? thanks for any info. gabster View attachment 139873 View attachment 139875 View attachment 139879. It's a mid 50s catalog jacket, probably made by Appalachian. The guy who owns this one used to be on the forum.. not quite sure if he still is. Love the jacket though..the two tone looks awesome. If I remember correctly he originally bought the jacket without padding.. and then years later had shoulder and elbow padding added and the leather was a different shade. Looks great though.Apr 8, 2021. #25. My recollection from having an M-65 in Basic Training, circa 1987, was that the fabric was already fairly water resistant. I didn’t wear them much after that. I don’t even think I had stuff sewn on the ones I was issued in 90 or 96. I wore a Gore-Tex and flight jackets throughout.At the present time all of the parts are at the shop and we are awaiting our new batch of Horsehide from the tanners. Once it arrives, we will be making our prototype and then moving on to our pre-order jackets once all the details are nailed down. The Horsehide we are working on will be a light russet, 1.2-1.3 mm thick …Find out what Ox & Pine considers its biggest win while in business so far in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Not all businesses start off as a way to earn money; some are simply ...Apr 22, 2008 · This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets Jan 6, 2009 · The shoulder strap (or Passant) is actually called an Epaulette in Canada. The British army stopped wearing rank denoting epaulettes in the field before WW1 (as they proved an inviting target for snipers). The Americans switched from epaulettes to shoulder straps in 1836 (for field duty). Wiki is a wonderful thing!
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