The Suede Bomber
Camel
389 €
In stock
- Heavy Italian suede
- Neat double-welted hand-warmer pockets
- Tailored fit made in Italy
Camel
Be Persueded
A classic jacket with a dash of danger
Engines on, chocks away
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A blousy, old-fashioned cut
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Suede that’s too precious, too fragile
3
Seams that can’t take the strain of your high octane lifestyle
4
Ribbing that doesn’t pull its weight
A look we like to call, ‘Old-Frenchman-Driving-a-Panel-Van-Chic’.
A Suede Bomber that won't let you down
Getting the Suede Bomber you deserved required a bit of extra care. And so we refined and tweaked our prototypes like there was no tomorrow. The result is a swanky bit of outerwear, that solves the age-old mystery of what’s on the other side of leather with extra flair.
A substantial slice of suede
Suede jackets make us think of ranchers, truckers, bikers. Fellas like that have no need for flimsy clothing. And while your daily commute isn’t as treacherous as a cattle drive across the plains, you still want clothing you can rely on. This is a substantial suede that drapes nicely, and needn’t be babied.
We tried the rest, and chose the best
This not being our first venture into suede jacket territory, we already had a fair amount of research to go on. But never ones to rest on our laurels, we tested three more tanneries. Result: this bomber is a full Italian job starting with a premium choice of veg-tanned suede from Italian tannery, Mastrotto. Molto bene.
Everything in perfect balance
You might have heard us mention the dreaded Alan Partridge Zone (or APZ, for those in the know). This is where those blousy, shapeless shearling jackets live. This zone must be avoided at all costs, and it extends beyond your local roadside hotel. The fit we’ve developed here is carefully tailored, creating a nice, neat silhouette that’s not too snug.
Reinforced ribbing
So you don’t have to worry about the suede giving out, but what about the ribbing? It’s often the collars and hems that are the first things to go. Worry no more. The ribbing on the Suede Bomber is not only durable, but will keep its shape nicely and while it’s seriously sturdy, this is far from a straight-jacket: you can do all your own stunts in this one.
Seams you can feel certain about
Same goes for the seams. You could have two pieces of the strongest material in the word, but if they’re attached by a few inches of shonky thread your jacket’s not going to stay together. As usual, we’ve reinforced stress points so your jacket will take the strain without breaking a sweat.
Pocket precision
Rather than flap pockets which can look a bit messy, we’ve gone for sleek double-welted pockets that don’t spoil the line of the jacket. And, because we care about details, the pockets are lined with the same top-quality organic cotton as the rest of the jacket.
Doppio zippo
Which is Italian for ‘double zip’ we understand. The front of the jacket fastens with a double YKK zip that can be undone from the top or the bottom. Until you’ve had a jacket with a double YKK zip, you can’t fully appreciate how life changing this can be.
Viva Italia
We don’t just settle for the first factory we visit, you know. We like to do the rounds, at least four this time round, until we’re certain we’re working with just the right people. On this occasion, just the right people happened to be the second-to-none jacket technicians over at Pellemoda in Italy.
Traceability
What goes into making your Suede Bomber?
The materials have travelled a total of 11,286 km (7,012 miles) from field to doormat.
Farming
England, Argentina, New Zealand, Russia, Ukraine, USA
Washing
Tanning
Mastrotto Italy
Environmental certifications : ISO 14001, BLUE ANGEL,
Social certifications : ISO 9001, LWG GOLD
Finish
Mastrotto Italy
Environmental certifications : ISO 14001, BLUE ANGEL,
Social certifications : ISO 9001, LWG GOLD
Manufacturing
Pellemoda
Environmental certifications : HIGG, ISO 14001, SA8000
Social certification : SA8000
We didn't go very far because we work with Pellemoda. The factory is only 14 km from Mastrotto's headquarters.
Transport
Road haulage.
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to always give you as much information as possible on the clothes we make so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each Suede Bomber we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
19.7 kg
of CO2 emitted
Equivalent to 203.5 km (or 126.4 miles) travelled by car.
2 g
of phosphor released in the water
Equivalent to growing 32.6 kg of apples.
178.32 MJ
energy depletion
Equivalent to 60.2 hours of electric heating (in average appartment).
No Sweat !
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide. For orders in selected European countries including the UK, we charge a flat fee of 9€ irrespective of how many pieces of the same item you order. For deliveries in the rest of Europe and outside of the EU, the cost is 15€.
Easy size change
If you get the wrong size, fear not, we accept returns and exchanges. For orders in Europe these are free, and for countries, in the rest of the world we ask you to pay the return and we will take care of the cost of sending out an exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we work hard on our products, but we won’t take it personally if, for whatever reason, you change your mind about the item you’ve preordered. We’re all friends here, you can be honest with us. So long as the item is in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, you can send it back to us for a full refund. No worries.