Dandy Del Mar - Pigskin Leather ?

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Hello Team FL, it's been a minute for me

Besides Fedoras I've been buying leather/suede jackets for the past 10 years or so - nothing too fancy as I live in south Texas so I can only use them a few times a year, I have over 10 so they never get much wear & tear so I rotate them constantly.

On a whim I took a chance on a jacket from a company called Dandy Del Mar, I've linked below the jacket I purchased but I wanted to pick y'all's brain as I have a few concerns.

First off the shipping from these cats is impressive, great care is placed in a sturdy box as pictured, very well done.

The jacket is soft to the touch but what concerns me is it is made of pigskin leather vs lambskin or another variation lol

I've only ever heard of "pigskin leather" in regards to footballs. I wore it out this morning and it certainly turns heads BUT as it got hotter outside the jacket started "smelling" nothing like the pleasing smell of standard suede jackets I've ever owned. Anyone ever deal with a pigskin suede jacket before? How does one care for it ?

The San Juan Suede Leather Jacket - Sable

The San Juan Suede Jacket blends premium suede pigskin leather with a signature jacquard lining for a luxurious feel. This classic Western-style jacket features front and back yokes, brass DDM tack buttons, and a sleek silhouette enhanced by front seam detailing. Functional elements include a...

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Hello Team FL, it's been a minute for me

Besides Fedoras I've been buying leather/suede jackets for the past 10 years or so - nothing too fancy as I live in south Texas so I can only use them a few times a year, I have over 10 so they never get much wear & tear so I rotate them constantly.

On a whim I took a chance on a jacket from a company called Dandy Del Mar, I've linked below the jacket I purchased but I wanted to pick y'all's brain as I have a few concerns.

First off the shipping from these cats is impressive, great care is placed in a sturdy box as pictured, very well done.

The jacket is soft to the touch but what concerns me is it is made of pigskin leather vs lambskin or another variation lol

I've only ever heard of "pigskin leather" in regards to footballs. I wore it out this morning and it certainly turns heads BUT as it got hotter outside the jacket started "smelling" nothing like the pleasing smell of standard suede jackets I've ever owned. Anyone ever deal with a pigskin suede jacket before? How does one care for it ?

The San Juan Suede Leather Jacket - Sable

The San Juan Suede Jacket blends premium suede pigskin leather with a signature jacquard lining for a luxurious feel. This classic Western-style jacket features front and back yokes, brass DDM tack buttons, and a sleek silhouette enhanced by front seam detailing. Functional elements include a...

dandydelmar.com

While the smell of any leather depends almost entirely on the way it was tanned, pig leather will actually often emit bacon-y smell so if the tannery took steps to mask this, the resulting odor can be somewhat uncharacteristic for what you might be used to.

Other than that, suede is suede. You aren't expect to do all too much about it. Water, spray based conditioners if you must is pretty much it. I machine-washed two pigskin jackets so far without any consequence but I can't guarantee anything.

Pigskin is tough and this jacket is made from sanded pigskin, not split or rough-out, but then again, pretty much all pig leather is sanded as if left smooth, it tends to look too much like human skin which, you can imagine, is pretty unsettling.

 

[TINML]

While the smell of any leather depends almost entirely on the way it was tanned, pig leather will actually often emit bacon-y smell so if the tannery took steps to mask this, the resulting odor can be somewhat uncharacteristic for what you might be used to.

Other than that, suede is suede. You aren't expect to do all too much about it. Water, spray based conditioners if you must is pretty much it. I machine-washed two pigskin jackets so far without any consequence but I can't guarantee anything.

Pigskin is tough and this jacket is made from sanded pigskin, not split or rough-out, but then again, pretty much all pig leather is sanded as if left smooth, it tends to look too much like human skin which, you can imagine, is pretty unsettling.

Thank you kindly, I wore it out today and the smell was more pleasant than yesterday for what it’s worth. It’s a beauty especially at the price imo.

Thanx again, happy thanksgiving!!

 

[Edward]

While the smell of any leather depends almost entirely on the way it was tanned, pig leather will actually often emit bacon-y smell so if the tannery took steps to mask this, the resulting odor can be somewhat uncharacteristic for what you might be used to.

Other than that, suede is suede. You aren't expect to do all too much about it. Water, spray based conditioners if you must is pretty much it. I machine-washed two pigskin jackets so far without any consequence but I can't guarantee anything.

Pigskin is tough and this jacket is made from sanded pigskin, not split or rough-out, but then again, pretty much all pig leather is sanded as if left smooth, it tends to look too much like human skin which, you can imagine, is pretty unsettling.

Leather that smells like bacon? Take my money!!

I have, somewhere, a Stetson cap made from pigskin. Nice thing - has somewhat the look of suede without any of the inconvenient upkeep. I scotchguarded it to minimise staining, and it turned out to be great, particularly in wet weather. As memory serves, back in the 30s-40s pigskin was most commonly used for gloves. Wouldn't mind trying a pair of those.