Men’s Quilted Leather Gilet — Tan, Insulated Vest
Original price was: $ 205.$ 179Current price is: $ 179.
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Insulated tan leather gilet quilted in horizontal channels, with a stand collar, centre zip, welt hand pockets and a toggled drawcord hem.
- Loft stitched in — warmth across the core, not just a windbreak.
- Full-grain leather, fully lined, sleeveless so your arms stay free.
- Free worldwide shipping, 4–9 working days.
- 30 days to return anything unworn with tags attached.
- Description
- Additional information
- Size Chart
- Reviews (5)
Description
An insulated gilet built in leather rather than nylon: tan hide quilted in horizontal channels through the body and back, a stand collar, a centre zip, welt hand pockets and a drawcord with toggles at the hem. Sleeveless, so it adds warmth across the core without touching your range of movement.
Why quilt a vest
A plain leather vest blocks wind but has nothing to insulate with. Stitching channels and filling them puts a layer of trapped air between you and the outside, which is where warmth actually comes from — and doing it in a sleeveless shape means you get it without the bulk of a padded jacket at the arms.
The leather
Full-grain hide in a warm tan, with the colour moving across each channel so the quilting shows as light and shadow rather than flat ridges. The finish is deliberately lived-in and will deepen at the edges and the collar fold.
How it is cut
Closer than an outdoor gilet, which is what keeps it wearable in town. Size it over whatever you will actually wear underneath — a shirt and this vest fit very differently from a thick jumper and this vest. The drawcord takes in a little at the hem.
What to wear it with
Over a shirt or a knit with jeans or cords. It also works as a mid-layer under a larger unlined coat on a genuinely cold day, which is a use a plain leather vest cannot do.
Looking after it
Condition lightly along the channels rather than pressing product into the stitch lines. Do not fold or compress it for long periods — loft that is crushed for months does not fully come back. Hang it on a wide hanger with room either side.
Shipping, duties and returns
Free worldwide shipping, 4–9 working days. Import duties are settled before dispatch where the carrier supports Delivered Duty Paid to the destination country; where it does not, duty is charged locally and we will tell you which applies before you order. Thirty days to return anything unworn with tags attached. Questions to info@cordwainleather.com or +34 614 79 27 86.
Size chart
Measure your chest around the fullest part with the tape level. Vest chest is the finished garment measurement and runs larger than your body, because it has to close over you. There is no sleeve measurement on a vest, so chest and shoulder decide the fit. Between two sizes, take the larger.
| Size | Your chest | Vest chest | Shoulder |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36–38 in (92–97 cm) | 42 in (107 cm) | 18 in (46 cm) |
| S | 38–40 in (97–102 cm) | 44 in (112 cm) | 18.5 in (47 cm) |
| M | 40–42 in (102–107 cm) | 46 in (117 cm) | 19 in (48 cm) |
| L | 42–44 in (107–112 cm) | 48 in (122 cm) | 19.5 in (49 cm) |
| XL | 45–48 in (114–122 cm) | 52 in (132 cm) | 21 in (54.5 cm) |
| 2XL | 48–50 in (122–127 cm) | 54 in (137 cm) | 22 in (56 cm) |
| 3XL | 50–52 in (127–132 cm) | 56 in (142 cm) | 23 in (58.5 cm) |
A vest is worn over a shirt or a knit, so size it over whatever you actually plan to wear underneath. Email your chest and shoulder measurements to info@cordwainleather.com and we will come back with one size.
Questions about quilted gilets
Can you wear a quilted vest under a coat?
Yes, and it is one of the better reasons to own one — a gilet under a loose unlined overcoat adds real warmth at the core without the sleeve bulk that stops a second jacket fitting. Size the coat with the gilet on, not the other way round.
Why does a quilted vest have a drawcord at the hem?
To close off the bottom. Warm air rises and escapes out of a loose hem, so pulling the cord in traps it where the insulation is doing its work. It also stops the hem flapping, which is what a loose sleeveless garment does in any wind.
Is a quilted leather vest warmer than a plain one?
Noticeably. A plain leather vest is a windbreak with no insulation behind it; this one has loft stitched in, so it holds warm air as well as blocking cold. The trade is bulk — a plain vest sits flat against you, where a quilted one adds visible thickness.
Can you pack a leather gilet?
You can fold it loosely into a bag for a trip, but not for long. Leather creases permanently under pressure and insulation compressed for weeks loses loft, so a quilted leather gilet is not the packable item a nylon one is. For travel, wear it rather than packing it.
What is inside the quilting, and does it matter?
Synthetic fill, in this one. The practical difference from down is that synthetic keeps insulating when damp and costs less, while down is warmer for its weight and packs smaller. Under a leather shell — which does not breathe much anyway — synthetic is the more sensible choice.
Will the quilting flatten over time?
Slowly, and mostly where it is sat on or crushed. Keeping it hung rather than folded is the whole of the prevention. Shaking it out occasionally redistributes the fill within each channel, which is why the channels are sewn narrow in the first place.
Additional information
| Size | 2XL, 3XL, Extra Large, Large, Medium, Small, XSmall(XS) |
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Ava Mitchell –
What I like most about the design is the quilted detailing. It suits the style of this vest really well. The product title and details made the design easy to understand.
Henry Wilson –
This vest has a clean look, and the quilted detailing is a nice touch. It is the detail I would point out first. I appreciate the focus on the smaller design details.
Thomas Reed –
The shape of this vest is appealing, especially with the quilted detailing. It has the kind of look I generally prefer. The overall look is easy to picture with everyday outfits.
Grace Parker –
The quilted detailing is what drew my attention to this vest. It gives the design a distinct look without feeling overdone. It has a more understated appearance than some similar designs.
Sarah Watson –
I like how the quilted detailing works with the rest of this vest. The proportions in the design are appealing. The listing explains the style clearly.