Handcrafted Full-Grain Leather Jackets

Made to be kept.

Full-grain leather

The top grade — never bonded or “genuine”.

Duties paid

Settled before dispatch where the carrier supports it.

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The Men’s Collection

Bombers, bikers and hooded jackets, cut to be worn for years.

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For her

The Women’s Collection

Bikers, bombers and cropped cuts in soft full-grain leather.

How it’s made

From hide to your hands.

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Hide selection

Every hide checked for grain and thickness before a cut is made.

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Cutting

Panels cut so the best of the hide sits where it shows.

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Stitching

Seams reinforced where the jacket takes the most strain.

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Inspection

Stitching, hardware and lining checked before it ships.

Why Cordwain

Full-grain. Nothing less.

Cordwain is a leather goods brand making full-grain leather jackets, bags and accessories, delivered worldwide with import duties settled before dispatch wherever the carrier supports it.

Full-grain

The top grade. Never bonded or “genuine” leather.

Gets better

Softens and develops a patina — it wears in, not out.

Duties paid

Settled before dispatch where the carrier supports it.

Full-grain (Cordwain)“Genuine” leather
LayerOuter surface, natural grain intactLower layers, sanded and coated
AgeingSoftens and develops patinaCracks and peels
LifespanDecades with careA few years
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    The Journal

    Know what you’re buying.

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    What Is Genuine Leather – Real or Just Really Misleading?

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    FAQ

    Questions, answered.

    Yes. Every Cordwain jacket is made from full-grain leather, the highest grade. The natural grain stays intact, so it softens and ages well instead of cracking.

    Use the size guide on each product — it is measured on the actual garment. Or use the fit finder above: send your height, weight and usual size on WhatsApp and a real person will recommend one.

    Import duties are settled before dispatch wherever the carrier supports Delivered Duty Paid to your country, so the price at checkout is the total you pay and your order is delivered to your door. Where a carrier does not support it to your destination, any duty is charged locally. Ask us before you order and we will confirm which applies to you.

    Orders are dispatched within 5 to 7 business days. After that, delivery is 5 to 7 business days to the United States and United Kingdom, and 7 to 10 business days elsewhere, with tracking from dispatch to your door.

    You have 30 days from delivery to return or exchange it, unworn and in original condition with tags attached. Message us first — a size exchange is usually faster than a refund and reorder, and we will confirm who covers return shipping for your country before you send anything back.

    Condition it every few months, keep it away from direct heat, and let it dry naturally if it gets wet. Our care guide covers everything step by step.

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