Journal

What UK track days actually require
Organisers check construction and coverage, not certification classes. The difference matters. Read more...
EN 1621 vs EN 17092: why “CE armour” doesn’t mean the jacket is certified
A jacket can contain CE armour and have no certification at all. Here is the difference, and how to check. Read more...
Café racer, biker, bomber: the leather jacket styles explained
Five styles, where they came from, and how to tell which one you actually want. Read more...
Lambskin, goatskin or cowhide: which leather for which jacket
The hide decides how a jacket hangs, how it ages, and how long it lasts. Here is how to tell them apart. Read more...
Custom varsity jackets: what to know before you order
Chenille, embroidery and patches are three different things with three different lifespans. Here is what each one is, where it goes, and what goes wrong. Read more...
How to measure yourself for a leather jacket
Small, medium and large mean nothing on their own. Here is the method that works. Read more...
Five things to check before buying a leather jacket online
Four minutes of checking separates a jacket you'll keep from one you'll fight to return. Read more...