Category: Leather Apparel

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Buffalo hide vs cowhide leather jackets

Buffalo hide vs cowhide leather jackets, is buffalo stronger than cowhide?

HI everyone, hope you all are doing fine. Is buffalo hide or leather stronger than cowhide leather jackets? Is buffalo hide thicker than cowhide? Is buffalo hide stiffer than cowhide leather jackets? A few weeks ago I made a post about pigskin vs cowhide leather jackets, as I saw a lot of people type that in when they found my site here.

About the same number of people also type in some version of buffalo hide vs cowhide leather jackets. So, I thought I would clear that up here as well. Now, most people think of buffalo as a strong animal, stronger than a cow, which is true. So they assume that buffalo hide is much stronger than a cowhide. That is not really true, at least as far as the leather that is made from each one goes.

In it’s natural state, a raw buffalo leather hide is thicker than a cowhide. Not by much, but a little. However when they make a leather jacket or any other leather item from the hide, they split it. A full hide is way too thick to be used for a leather jacket or most other leather apparel. They do use a full hide on items like saddles, some boots and stuff like that, but not leather jackets and apparel. Continue reading Buffalo hide vs cowhide leather jackets

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Do leather jackets keep you warm?

does leather motorcycle jackets keep you warm?


Hi everyone, hope your having a good weekend. I always go through my stats, which tell me what people are typing in to get to my little site here. That gives me a good idea of what people want to know. A lot seem to ask if a leather jacket will keep you warm. So I’ll explain a bit about that today.

Of course right now in the middle of summer you don’t need a warm jacket, but it will not be long before all you folks up north will be feeling cold. Since I’m from Vermont I know all about being cold! Plus I’m the type that gets cold easy, which is why my ass is down here in Florida. So, does a leather jacket keep you warm?

I wondered myself about that before I ever got my first leather jacket. Now as with anything, it depends on what kind of leather jacket it is, and what it has for a liner. Let’s just assume it’s a basic leather motorcycle leather jacket, or a bomber jacket. Those are the most popular and what most people are asking about. Continue reading Do leather jackets keep you warm?

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Leather jacket braiding & how to braid leather

how to braid leather on a leather jacket


Do you know how to braid leather? How does leather braiding stay on a leather jacket? What is leather braiding made from? Oh I suppose you want me to tell you huh? Hehe, well ok, I’ll let you know what leather braiding is all about. Now they also call it that when they braid a leather whip, but we are not talking about that type here.

leather braid on a leather jacketWhat I’m talking about is leather braiding you find on a leather jacket, pants, shorts, saddle bags and all that other leather apparel and motorcycle gear. Leather braiding on a leather jacket can really make it look a lot better, as long as they don’t go to far with it. Often when they put leather fringe on a jacket they sew a leather braid over it so the fringe comes out under the braiding.

It makes it look a lot better that way. You can find leather braiding on just about everything made of leather. From leather jackets to every type of leather apparel, motorcycle gear bags such as saddle bags, even leather purses. So what kind of leather do they make leather braids out of?

Well most of the time it’s the most common types, like cowhide, buffalo and pigskin. They use the split leather so it’s smooth and uniform. They try to use leather that is thick and tough so it will not wear out too fast. A lot of belts are used with leather braiding. The leather is fully treated, just like a jacket. Continue reading Leather jacket braiding & how to braid leather

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Western fringe leather jackets & other fringe apparel

western fringe leather jacket


Happy Monday,,, oh wait,,, Monday’s are not happy days, are they, hehe. Well do the best you can, your not alone. Today I wanted to talk about leather fringe. Just what is leather fringe made of? how is leather fringe made? What animal is leather fringe made from? How is leather fringe attached to leather jackets? Well let old Bill here tell you all about it!

Leather fringe is very popular with western leather jackets and coats. They also are found on leather fringe chaps, leather fringe vest, leather fringe halter tops and even leather bikini outfits. Leather fringe is purely for looks and decoration, nothing more. They serve no practical function at all, unless you want to argue that catching the eye of a hot cowgirl at the local western bar is practical!

Some people love them, others hate them. Most agree that leather fringe is pretty and adds a nice touch to a leather jacket. They do require a little more care and upkeep. If your the type that just wants to throw on a leather jacket and hit the road, going out in all kinds of weather and maybe pushing your jacket to the limit, then leather fringe is not for you. But for others they can make them feel better. Continue reading Western fringe leather jackets & other fringe apparel

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Leather bikinis, bras and panties

Leather bikini, bra and panties

What’s going on everyone? Now that the heat of summer is here I thought it would be a good time to talk about leather bikini’s, bras and panties. They look damn good on a well built biker chick! Most women just don’t think they have the body for them, so they don’t wear them.

But there are plenty more that do, at least around the house or maybe on that night when she and the hubby are alone. I plan to stock them when I get my little store open in here. Now, some people really don’t know just where the heck a woman would wear these types of outfits. Well, it depends on the woman! Some just wear them around the house.

Some sexy biker chicks wear a leather bikini and panty outfit going to the beach, out on a ride on the Harley or even at a get together. Some even wear them in the water like a swimsuit. I myself think they are crazy to hop on the back of a motorcycle just wearing a thin leather bikini outfit. If they fall off they will just be red meat. But I see that all the time down here in Florida. Continue reading Leather bikinis, bras and panties

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women’s leather halter tops & biker top

women\'s leather halter tops and leather biker halters


My, what a beautiful day it is out today! It’s just right for seeing some hot babes out wearing women’s leather halter tops and biker halters. Today leather halter tops come in a wide variety of styles, colors and designs. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if they are a leather halter top or some kind of vest or tank top.

Diamond back leather halter topToday’s woman’s leather halter top can have collars, leather braiding, pockets, zippers, snaps, studs and many other designs. The leather halter top to the left here has a popular diamond back cut. If your a woman with the right figure, a leather halter top looks damn sexy. The biggest problem with getting a leather halter top is finding just the right size and shape that fits your body and,,uh,,, breast!

Different brands cut the leather sizes differently, so it can be very frustrating to find the right type and size that fits you. A quality leather halter top will try to have a stretchy back or sides to better fit your shape. If the top snaps in place it may have two different places to snap for a better fit. Some have side laces that not only look hot but also make it fit better on your body.
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