Seen the new BMW horsehide jacket?

[Guppy]

Just because it looks awful new doesn't mean it won't age beautifully. I don't know anything about these, but having seen Schott and Vanson leather new vs broken in and patina'd, it's like night and day.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I purchased the BMW Pure Boxer jacket and think it is a work of art! I wasn't even looking for or in need of a leather jacket but this is so beautiful I couldn't resist. Limited value on my R18 motorcycle unless weather is particularly nice but the jacket can be worn on a casual basis also. Really happy with this purchase. I would like to learn more of its manufacture ie. Who made it for BMW? What type of Cordura leather was used? etc, etc.

 

[Guppy]

What type of Cordura leather was used? etc, etc.

Cordura is a synthetic fiber, I believe it's a type of nylon. Not leather.

 

[Philip Kearns]

My mistake. I meant to say Cordovan.

 

[Guppy]

My mistake. I meant to say Cordovan.

I thought you might have meant that after I posted.

I doubt it's cordovan. It's most likely front quarter horsehide. Who tanned it, I have no idea. Whoever made it for BMW would know.

 

[Philip Kearns]

I thought you might have meant that after I posted.

I doubt it's cordovan. It's most likely front quarter horsehide. Who tanned it, I have no idea. Whoever made it for BMW would know.

Having read a little about Cordovan leather I would tend to agree with you however, the sales leaflet specifically refers to Cordovan leather. I have written to BMW asking for more background info on who made it etc.
Regardless it is a beautiful piece in my eyes at least. I will keep you posted if I hear back from BMW.