Leather Jackets
Genuine leather, specified by grain — the detail that separates a $150 jacket from a $400 one.
Overview
Full-grain, top-grain and suede each carry a distinct durability and cost profile. Construction detail — topstitching, hardware, lining — is where quality is visible and where corners get quietly cut.
What's actually in the spec.
There's no honest single number to publish here.
Leather Jackets pricing varies too much by leather grade, hardware and volume for a general range to mean anything. Here's what actually makes up the FOB price, so you can read a quote line by line instead of taking a number on faith.
| Cost component | Share of FOB | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | 55–70% | Hide grade and size, tanning, dyeing, finishing |
| Hardware & trims | 5–10% | Zippers, buckles, snaps, thread, lining |
| Construction | 15–25% | Cutting, stitching, finishing, factory overhead |
| Factory margin & compliance | 8–12% | Audits, certifications, testing |
300–500 pieces per style — confirm against current hide availability
14–20 weeks — leather sourcing and tanning add real time versus fabric
What buyers ask about leather jackets.
What's the difference between full-grain and top-grain leather?
Full-grain uses the outermost hide layer, unaltered — most durable, develops character with wear. Top-grain is lightly sanded/corrected for a more uniform, slightly less durable finish, at lower cost.
Why is Collective Studio's low-MOQ not available for leather?
Collective Studio's 100-piece programme covers GOTS-certified organic knitwear only — leather sourcing economics don't support the same small-batch model.
Ready to cost your leather jackets programme?
Send a reference and a target quantity — we'll come back with construction options, costing and lead-time the same day.