Eastman Leather Clothing

Eastman Leather Clothing is a British manufacturer of reproduction flight jackets and accessories inspired by the Second World War. Established in 1984, the company specialises in recreating vintage military flying clothing. Its products are made in its own factory in the United Kingdom by skilled workers. Eastman focuses on the materials, details and construction methods found in original aviation garments.

Second World War Flight Jackets

Eastman's main focus is flight jackets from the Second World War. The company makes reproductions of clothing that was originally developed for military aviation.

These jackets were designed for a practical purpose. Flying crews needed garments that could help protect them in difficult working conditions. Their construction reflected the demands of aviation at the time.

Today, original examples are often collector's items. They can be difficult to find, costly to obtain and too fragile for regular wear.

Eastman produces new versions of these historic designs. This gives people interested in military aviation clothing another way to experience the appearance and construction of older flight jackets.

Recreating Original Details

Eastman pays particular attention to the materials and components used in its products.

The company works to reproduce the textures, fabrics and leather found in older garments. It also recreates smaller parts that help determine how a jacket looks and functions.

Some materials and manufacturing techniques used in earlier decades are no longer widely available. Eastman's work involves finding ways to reproduce these features for its current clothing.

This attention extends beyond the main leather panels to the fasteners and other parts of a jacket.

Zips and Hardware

Fasteners are one area where Eastman has developed its own reproductions.

The company introduced its Crown zip in 2007. It has also announced the release of another classic fastener and identifies KWIK as part of its work with historic zip designs.

These details matter when recreating older flight jackets. A zip is a small part of the finished garment, but its appearance and operation can affect how closely a reproduction follows its original design.

Made in the United Kingdom

Eastman manufactures its products at its own UK factory. The company uses skilled craftspeople and traditional methods to produce its jackets and accessories.

Its collection is aimed at people who appreciate vintage flying clothing and want garments made with attention to their historical design.

For pilots and aviation enthusiasts, Eastman provides a connection to the clothing worn during an earlier period of military flight. Its reproductions allow these designs to be worn while preserving the idea behind their original construction.