Buying Guide

Buying a leather jacket online can feel a little scary. You might wonder, "Will it actually look and feel as good in real life?" At FJackets, we want you to feel totally safe. That is why every single jacket goes through a strict 7-step quality check before we put it in a box. No shortcuts. No skipping steps. Here is exactly how we make sure your jacket is perfect before it reaches your front door.
Everything starts with the leather. Our team looks very closely at every single piece of animal hide. We check the color, the feel, and make sure there are no ugly marks. We only use safe, trusted suppliers, and we throw away any leather that is not perfect.
This is why people always say our men’s leather jackets and women’s leather jackets feel buttery soft the second they open the box. It is not an accident; we just pick the best materials!
Every jacket starts as a paper pattern. Our experts cut every piece of leather by hand so it matches the pattern exactly. Even a tiny mistake here can make the jacket fit weirdly, so we are extremely careful.
This is the secret to a great fit! We always update our patterns by listening to our customers. That is why our size chart is so easy to trust.
After cutting, our talented team sews the pieces together. They check every single line of thread to make sure it is strong, straight, and neat. If a stitch looks weak or crooked, we stop and fix it right away.
When you read our reviews, people always talk about how strong our stitching is. That happens because we catch any mistakes long before the jacket ever leaves our hands.

We test every zipper, button, and buckle. We zip the jacket up and down many times. We snap the buttons to make sure they hold tight. We check the buckles to make sure they are strong.
Cheap jackets often have zippers that get stuck or buttons that pop off. We test everything so you never have to deal with that annoying problem!
The inside of your jacket is just as important as the outside! We check the soft lining to make sure it is smooth and cozy against your skin. We check the pockets to make sure they are deep and strong. There should be no loose strings or scratchy edges anywhere.
If a jacket looks cool but feels itchy, you will never wear it. We check the inside so you feel as great as you look.
Before we say "yes" to a jacket, we grab a tape measure. We measure the chest, the shoulders, the sleeves, and the length. Every number must match our size chart perfectly. If a jacket is too big or too small, it fails the test.
We know picking a size online is stressful. We do this step so you get exactly what you ordered!
| What We Measure | Why We Do It |
|---|---|
| Chest Size | So you can breathe easily and zip it up comfortably. |
| Shoulder Width | So the jacket looks sharp and fits your shape perfectly. |
| Sleeve Length | So the sleeves stop right at your wrist, not over your hands! |
| Jacket Length | So it sits exactly where it is supposed to on your waist or legs. |

The very last step is looking at the jacket under very bright lights. We check for tiny scratches, wrong colors, or loose threads. If it looks perfect, we carefully fold it in soft wrapping paper. We pack it tight so water and dirt cannot ruin it in the mail.
When you open your box, the jacket will look like a beautiful gift made just for you.
Most clothing stores only check their jackets one time at the very end. The problem is, if they made a mistake on day one, it is too late to fix it! By checking our work 7 times, we catch any tiny problems right away.
This huge amount of care is why we have 4.8 and 4.9-star ratings from thousands of happy buyers. We have been working hard since 2013, and we promise to send you the best jacket you have ever owned!
Does every FJackets order go through quality checks?
Yes, absolutely! Every single jacket goes through all 7 steps before we mail it to you. We never skip a step, no matter how busy we are.
What happens if a jacket fails a quality check?
If a jacket fails any of the 7 steps, we stop and fix it immediately. If we cannot fix it to look perfect, we do not send it to you. We only ship the best!
Is this why FJackets takes a little longer to deliver?
Yes! Because we make your jacket specially for you and check it 7 times, it takes about 7 to 14 business days to arrive. It is worth the wait for a perfect jacket!
How does FJackets make sure the size is right?
In Step 6, we use a tape measure on the chest, shoulders, sleeves, and length. We make sure the numbers perfectly match our size chart before it goes in the box.
Can I see what other customers say about the quality?
Yes! You can read wonderful stories from real people on our customer reviews page. We also share everything about how we make our jackets on our sourcing and labor standards page!