Leather defect Double Helix Deviant

[fabiofades]

Hello everyone, I've noticed that one of the leather parts of my Double Helix jacket is wearing out faster than the rest. It's as if the leather has suddenly become very soft and won't hold up as well as the rest.

For your information, I've been wearing this jacket for about two years now. It bothers me because it's quite expensive.

Does this seem normal to you?

 

[cbez]

More pliable leather is deliberately clicked into this area to make it more comfortable in your armpit.

It's also normal to show more wear after 2 years because it's a high friction area.

 

[Bennarion]

The top layer of paint is erased. No need to worry. It's like a fade on jeans.

 

[fabiofades]

Yes, I agree with you, but it doesn't happen on the other side, that's what's strange. On the other side, the leather hasn't moved at all!

 

[Bennarion]

This is due to the fact that they use different quality leather.

 

[fabiofades]

This is due to the fact that they use different quality leather.

So you don't consider that a defect in the jacket?

I'm even afraid that this part will end up completely ruined

 

[Bennarion]

This is not considered a defect. Some manufacturers use softer leather in such places of the jacket as armpits, sleeves. It is softer and more friable

 

[fabiofades]

Thanks !

 

[Bennarion]

Some people like it because it creates a vintage look for the jacket.

 

[fabiofades]

I think it's a great jacket, by the way. You're right, it's the principle of this leather that brings out the vegetable tanning.

 

[Bennarion]

They intentionally color the leather only superficially to give a vintage look to the jacket. It's much cooler than when the jacket is always new.

 

[fabiofades]

It's a real debate. Having a Schott 618 Steerhide, I think I prefer it when the leather doesn't fade over time.

 

[Bennarion]

As I understand it, you belong to the category of people who like a leather jacket to always look like new.

 

[fabiofades]

I just wanted to mention that some leathers age differently

 

[Bfd70]

A large portion of the market segment of the past 5 years want a jacket that does exactly that and in most cases faster than 2 years. Plenty of info on different leathers and tanning processes here on tfl. Brew 2 gallons of coffee and lock yourself in a dark room over the weekend. Welcome to the nuthouse.

 

[fabiofades]

Yes, but it's precisely thanks to this diligent reading that I was able to buy my two jackets.

 

[Tomwiththeweather]

Can't wait for my Double Helix to do that…

 

[fabiofades]

Can't wait for my Double Helix to do that…

Their leather is really good, thick and supple at the same time.

 

[philli]

just needed to jump on here and say, with my limited scope I think double helix horsehide is not that far off from shinki. Similar sheen, better smelling, and equally pliable after breaking it in. I've now handled rainbow country shinki and the semi aniline horsehide from double helix.

Double helix horsehide also goes through an extensive pit tanning process. I find that their leather ages really well. Zero QC issues with their jackets from my experience as well. I still don't know why theres so much craze about shinki, don't get me wrong it is great but there are so many other solid contenders out there.

And i have also yet to here a definitive explanation as to why shinki is "the best" even from these heritage influencers. All i hear is about how extensive their tanning process is, the sheen and how pliable it is. All of which you can probably name a ton other tanneries that produce something equivalent

 

[philli]

i need somebody with extensive experience in tanneries to explain to me why im wrong cause i have been searching for answers and haven't found much of substance haha