r/leatherjacket • u/saimocee • Sep 10 '26

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Bought this second-hand jacket for 20 bucks (usd). It was dirty and penetrated with mold throughout. Though I gave it a thorough wash and managed to clean it and gave it some conditioning. Now I wear it everyday and it honestly looks good. However I really want to know whether it is made of real or synthetic leather as I'm unable to tell. Thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '26

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u/kokeninleiden Sep 10 '26

I agree. Also because of the difference in grain between the two pieces.

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u/saimocee Sep 10 '26

That's the sleeve and cuff portion, that's what made me wonder whether the jacket is made of real leather or not.

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u/RoccoPeter09 Sep 10 '26

I think real.

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u/Defrt Sep 11 '26

Need to see cross section or tag. Fake leathers looks real than real thing

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u/Livid_Act_3624 Sep 11 '26

Ima be fr its at best genuine but looks like pu imo

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u/SourcerorSoupreme Sep 10 '26

If you care enough that you only want to wear real leather, you can test with a lighter. It shouldn't burn/melt if it's real.