Crucial reasons to get yourself a Bomber Jacket

It was first used in World War 1 for pilots in open cockpits and then turned into street fashion. The name bomber was given to it owing to the pilot flying bomber planes amidst the war. 

People then started to be obsessed with bomber jackets as celebrities joined the craze in the 1950s. 

The first celebrities to join the line were your favorite Tom Cruise, James Dean, and Steve McQueen. 

James Dean’s jacket version was the famous red bomber jacket in his “Rebel Without A Cause” film of the 1950s (people are still ordering them in custom orders!)

Steve McQueen wore the bomber jacket in his 1980s film “The Hunter.”

Later joined by legendary Tom Cruise, who wore in black color jacket with military logos on it while playing the character of Maverick in Top Gun 1986. Then again, in the latest sequel, “Tom Gun: Maverick” of 2022. 

As people started seeing these heroes wearing them, the trend kept getting fired.

Ryan Gosling also intrigued fans by wearing a golden color bomber jacket with a scorpion printed on the back in his 2011 movie “Drive.” 

In fact, celebrities are still spotted wearing leather bomber jackets in 2023 and 2024 so many times, such as Taylor Swift, Katie Homes in women and Harry Styles and Justin Beiber in men. 

If you still haven’t got these jackets in your wardrobe, you are missing a lot in the fashion world. 

Though these jackets are classic and vintage, they’re exactly treated as trendy as people are swapping them with different shirts and pants. 

Why are bomber jackets so warm?

The first and simplest type of bomber jacket has no shearling inside which is the Ma-1. They are straight and simple from the inside (made with cotton to give them softness). Even these simple jackets are the masters of warmth.

But things get more exciting with the B3 bomber jacket which has shearling. These ones are even warmer. 

Here’s why: because sherlings are made of the sheepskin directly. That’s like an entire blanket is wrapped inside your jacket. 

This sterling has the incredible strength of gathering heat and trapping it to keep you super warm. 

Back in 1915 when the planes started to fly higher, pilots faced more cool air, and shearlings were added to fight the strong wind. 

They can even keep you super warm in -40C Alaskan weather…

These jackets can effortlessly give you double or triple warmth even in the -10c or even -40c cold of Alaska or any colder climate!

Because when you compare them to other jackets, first of all, their material is leather, it’s already super warm and best at trapping heat. 

On top of that, that shearling bomber jacket’s extra padded wool under the jacket is a master of giving blanket-like coziness. 

But this doesn’t end here, these best bomber jackets have fit waistline which has the feature of being stretchable through elastic material. This will help you get no cold air inside your jacket. 

The cuffs are also stretchable and tight to help your sleeves close again to trap all heat from all the corners. 

Combine this with a closed front zipper and the padded wool collar. There won’t be a single chance you’ll shudder but stay super warm no matter the temperature. 

It’s like you’ll walk outside in chilly cold weather but will get the same warmth as if you’re wrapped in a double blanket at home. 

After all, these leather bomber jackets are designed to keep a person warm at 25000 feet of height, weather like -10 or 40c is nothing compared to it. 

The type of leather used in bomber jackets

Bomber jackets are made with top-grain leather. Top-grain leather is the top of the hide of sheepskin or cowhide. 

They’re tanned and sanded to remove the imperfect textures. Sanding is the process where they remove the natural imperfect textures from them. 

That’s why you’ll find these jackets have a plain and smooth texture when you touch them compared to full-grain leather jackets. 

Although top-grain leather is slightly less strong than full-grain leather, they’re used in these jackets for several reasons. One of them is giving a uniform texture and they’re more resistant to stain. 

 These top-grain jackets then go to the down-to-the-detail craftsmanship with quality control and rigorous testing before they are sold. 

Bomber jackets in leather vs other materials

Bomber Jackets are also made of cotton, nylon, and polyester. Sure, they’re good, but they are intended to be the lightweight version of heavy bomber jackets.

• They aren’t as durable as the leather but still will last longer
• They are lightweight, warm, and breathable but leather ones are more warm and breathable. 
• They are good in feel but not as premium as the charm of leather. 

In short, bomber jackets made with cotton and nylon are the same as normal fabric garments; they won’t be able to keep you extra warm like the bomber jacket leather edition. 

Though one thing that is particularly beneficial about polyester material bomber jackets is their extra designs and variety. 

Due to their material use, they’re available in tons of more designs and colors like rugged structures and simple sweater-type bomber jackets. They’re also waterproof in rainy conditions. 

They are good for the style and the spring season but not as trendy as your favorite stars wearing original leather ones. 

Whichever you need, you’ll find all original leather jackets and the lightweight polyester ones at Natural Jackets. 

Beware of the faux leather in bomber jackets

Most of the customers don’t know this. There is also another type of artificial leather called faux leather. In other words, they’re the fake version of leather. 

They look like real leather but have no capabilities of a real one. Faux leathers are made of plastic or other types of material. 

While it’s true they are cheaper, they aren’t durable and will barely last a year in most cases, unlike real bomber jackets made of leather which last for decades. 

Plus, they are nothing cozy like real leather jackets. So we 100% recommend investing in original versions of bomber jackets made with real leather to get the same warmth promised, last longer, and style like your favorite stars!

Bomber Jacket vs Leather Jackets

If you’re wondering if there’s a difference between leather jackets and bomber ones, yes there is a slight difference. 

Bomber jackets are more popular for sports like biking because of their extra warmth and ability to give you more soft comfort and snug your body. 

Leather jackets, on the other hand, are made of full-grain leather and are slightly more durable and rugged. They’re more lightweight than bomber jackets. 

If your main concern is warmth in chilly winter and you’ve got a chic and rebellious personality with a passion for sports, you must go for bomber jackets. 

Is the bomber jacket too heavy? 

Most of the customers are concerned with the weight of these bomber jackets of leather. 

Don’t worry, they were designed for the pilots to move around easily here and there in flight and give comfort. 

So they aren’t too heavy to cause you any discomfort. But rather you’ll feel comfy and warm. 

Still, if you’re concerned, you should choose the MA-1 version of the bomber jacket. This one was designed to be lighter than the b3 jacket, which is a bit heavy due to its shearling.

Reasons why bomber jackets are still in style…

All over the US and in Europe, bomber jackets are classic and always have a trendy charm. 

The reason behind this is functionality and change. Designers have made a lot of changes to bomber jackets recently like bringing the oversized version of bomber leather jackets.

But this isn’t the main reason you’ll see celebrities like Gigi Hadid or Brad Pitt wearing them. Bomber Jackets just blend so well with any accessory you wear! 

Sneakers, ugg boots, shorts, jeans, shirts, polo shirts, anything you wear on top of them, and bomber jackets always intensify the look.

Bomber Jacket Styles for Women

While these jackets were specially for male pilots (also called flight jackets), women nowadays are even crazier about them. They have more like a swagger-style adoption with bomber jackets. 

You can easily turn these jackets into a chic look with what women are wearing: a t-shirt, oversized jeans, and a bomber jacket on top of it. 

• Mix up fit jeans with a pair of fit shirts.
• A floral dress, boots, and bomber jacket combination. 
• Additional layering with chic garments and a scarf. 
• You can even wear a bomber jacket on top of a knit sweater outfit.

The cropped bomber jacket is a very hot trend and they wear it with trousers. 

Women have been a lot more creative with the combination of bomber jackets. 

Gigi Hadid was spotted wearing tight black jeans with a bomber jacket on the streets. 

You see? When you have a bomber jacket, there are tons of opportunities to be fashionable because it’s just classic and trendy. 

How are men styling bomber jackets? 

You can simply get inspired by your favorite film stars. Just like James Dean wore a red bomber jacket with blue jeans and Ryan Gosling wore it with black jeans. 

So a simple blue jeans, polo shirt/sweater with that jacket will look super casual and chic. 

You can dress yourself down in unlimited ways, for example, adding khaki, a brown bomber jacket, and a cap will go a long way. 

Does Bomber Jacket need extra care? 

It depends on the factor of the material. If you’ve got a bomber jacket made with nylon, polyeste,r or cotton, then they’re pretty much like the other fabrics. 

You can use a detergent, close the zips and wash them, or manually remove the stains with a damp cloth just like the other fabrics. 

But bomber jackets made with leather need different care

If it’s a bomber jacket made with real leather, NEVER wash it. Your leather will get damaged with cracks and severe wrinkles due to losing its oils.

Just invest in wax and leather conditioners. 

A condition helps moisturize the leather to restore its natural oils. It means your leather will get younger each time you use it. 

Wax, on the other hand, will help you get back the shine back of your jacket. It adds a shield and layer to even save it from extra dirt and water. 

Firstly use the condition with a soft cloth to rub every corner of your jacket, and then you can rub the wax again with your hands. Then dry your leather either in the air or using a hair dryer. 

Remember to NOT keep it under the sun in hot weather, it’s extremely harmful for the leather to be exposed to hot sun. 

It’ll lead to the damage of your bomber jacket of leather. 

The same goes for ironing, in simple words, it’ll burn your jacket the moment you touch the iron no matter if the heat is low. Leathers don’t like heat. This simple care routine means your bomber jacket will last decades. 

Easily shop for bomber jacket with variety and FREE shipping

If you’d like to get fast and free shipping on a variety of bomber jackets made with real leather. 

You get them at Natural Jackets at affordable prices and an easy checkout option. 

Sizes are from extra large to small including a custom size option available if you have an extraordinary size. So, here are the types of bomber jackets available here:

B3 Sherling Bomber Jacket

This one is ultra-durable and made with sheepskin leather and wool wrapped inside it.

It has been one of the most popular among pilots for giving extraordinary warmth at a height of 25000 feet. You can make it yours with dark brown and many more colors. 

MA-1

It was made in 1955 by US airforce which jumped to the people’s wardrobes. Compared to other shearling jackets, these ones are lightweight and very good for daily use. 

It has a front zip to close or keep it open and one zip on the side to keep some extra stuff. It’s made of nylon and polyester and available in olive and black color. 

Fur collar bomber jacket 

This jacket is simple from the outside but has a fur color made with wool to give your neck extra comfort. 

Most of the time, you want your neck to be comfortable too. It comes with two pockets on the front and one zip pocket on the left arm. 

There are many more types of bomber jackets you can get your hands on, along with fast and free shipping. 

Cropped bomber jackets for women

The cropped bomber jacket is the modern version of this jacket but especially for women. Their hem is above the waist, unlike the men’s jacket. The reason? For the chic and stylish look! 

But this cropped jackets isn’t designed especially for warmth; it’s more of a custom bomber jacket version of the traditional one. 

You’ll find these ones in faux leather, polyester, and sometimes even in denim material. 

Oversized bomber jackets

These ones are wide open as the name suggests and they’re the custom modern versions of bomber jackets by designers. You’ll see mostly women wearing them.

They’re available in the original leather but are loose open and don’t have the functionality of an elastic cuff and waist like the original. So they won’t be able to trap heat like the original ones.

But they’re suitable for the style and warmth in a not-too-chilly winter. You can especially wear them in spring or summer to look chic. 

Every oversized garment is trendy nowadays, but stars like Rosie Huntington have been seen wearing these bomber jackets. 

If you want double style with a bomber jacket, go for an oversized one and rock it with layering of different shirts, bottom wear, and pants.