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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
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Was thinking the exact same thing - I have absolutely no clue what napa even means. Wikipedia says it's soft leather which is also completely meaningless.
As for the impregnation... If meant as stuffing leather with stuff so that it would not get soaked... That's also complete nonsense and a scam.
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nappa is umbrella term of just soft finished leather right? I hear the term is used to make cap and waistbag, etc. so I guess you can wear it in the rain, it won't ruin the jacket, whether you stay dry or not that's a different story probably you will get wet here and there if the jacket is soft and thin.
I believe it´s actually worse: It means coating the leather, so the wet can´t even to get to the leather. As for the effect: Well, stuff yourself into a plastic back for 72 hours and then let´s talk again...
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About nappa leather from german wikipedia (google translator): Nappa leather is chrome-tanned smooth leather from calf or sheep with full grains that either come from the original skin surface or have been embossed into smooth leather. Originally, nappa leather was just the name for glove and clothing leather, named after the Napa Valley in the USA. Today, nappa leather is the collective term for particularly supple smooth leather of all animal types and uses, for example also for upholstery leather.
AFAIK and what I have read, I would not recommend using an unimpregnated nappa jacket in wet conditions.
If so, a seal, e.g. waterproofing by spray would certainly not harm.
AFAIK and what I have read, I would not recommend using an unimpregnated nappa jacket in wet conditions.
If so, a seal, e.g. waterproofing by spray would certainly not harm.
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It's insane those leather waterproofing spray makers are still in business. How can a little bit of spray seal off every pore in a hide so that it'd prevent water from getting thru? You'd have to leave shoes or whatever submerged in silicone or fluoropolymer for days to achieve that effect.
I get wax, it creates a heavy film over the surface and even that isn't 100% effective but those sprays are pure scam.
But by this definition, it also just means napa is simply leather, be it full or corrected grain.
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If up to no good was a picture. . .
tmitchell59
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Oh man that is nice!!! I really love this one. Keep meaning to post a pic of the liner. It’s an iridescent red purple. Hard to photo...
Marc mndt
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Still very happy with my Field Leathers
Imuricecreamman
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Springing into life.
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Top Gun Cockpit G-1. I don't care what looks I get, this is one of the best jackets I've owned. 
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Yep, Germany differs between Nappa leather (smooth), Nubuk leather (partially ground) and Velours leather (Suede).
I didn't took the risk, today and changed to other jacket.
This just arrived today (2-days shipping from U.K. to the U.S.), the Alpha Industries Injector MODIII.
Has a real mouton fur collar (non-detachable), upgraded nylon shell, normal fit (not slim fit or oversized!) and afew other nicely updated details.
Not quite as nice as my Buzz Rickson MA-1, but light years ahead of the lower price dime-a-dozen Alphas that you see at any Army-Navy store.
I wore it outside today in the rainy, 35-40 degree weather and this jacket handled the elements with no problem!
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