Why are flight jackets still made
these days? After all, they were originally designed to be worn in flight
cockpits to keep pilots worn, but nowadays they tend to be worn by people who
want to remain fashionable. The name 'flight jacket' has stuck, though, as they
were originally designed for pilots and cabin crew at a time when cockpits were
not covered, and pilots had to endure therefore extremely cold temperatures at
altitudes of 30 thousand feet.
The classic beauty of the flight
jacket, along with its inimitable style has lasted throughout the years
and is still highly sought after by both men and women. A lot of people like
them because the associate them with the actors John Wayne and Gregory Peck.
Flight jackets are made from sturdy material, and they are designed in such a
way as to ensure that any winter chill will not penetrate the layers. The
natural insulating properties of sheepskin ensure that your body warmth is maintained
at the optimum level during extremely cold weather.
There are several reasons why you
may buy a leather flight jacket, and one of these is the fact that they are so
durable and so continue to look great even after many decades of wear. Although
costly, they make up for their initial outlay by the fact that they last for
such a long time. Similarly, the mens
leather gilet is also a versatile piece of winter wear that is prized
for the fact that it helps to facilitate a greater movement of the arms.
Although a gilet looks like a waistcoat or sleeveless jacket, it is actually
warm and versatile as well as being very stylish. The actual Gilet design is favored
by archers, cyclists, shooters and sailors as it allows for easy movement of
the arms, but they tend to be made from man-made materials. Only fashionable
gilets are made from genuine leather.
The sleeveless nature of the
Gilet makes movement of the arms much easier for sportsmen and allows them to
concentrate fully on the above-mentioned sporting activities. Since these
sports are conducted outdoor, the sleeveless jacket or Gilet comes to the fore
as an instrument of protection against both chill and winds.
If you want to purchase a genuine
leather jacket or Gilet, it is important to get it made b an expert who will
only use genuine sheepskin or deerskin hide. Readymade jackets may not fit you
correctly. Hence you should seek out the services of Cirrus, if you are in the
UK, and get you flight jacket or Gilet made to your exact specification. Please
telephone us on 0207 480 9163 to place your order, or have a look at our
website www.cirrusuk.co.uk where you can find genuine leather jackets for both
men and women.