how to wear in new jacket

[zachl]

hey all,

i bought a plain black leather jacket today,

any tips on how i can make it like i've had it for years,

you know...............soft and comfy

[ravingdavis]

scrunch it up and sit on it :D

[dizzyblonde]

I know this one, Tie it to back of bike and drag it down the road.

Job Jobbed.

ORRR

Wear the thing!

[zachl]

I know this one, Tie it to back of bike and drag it down the road.

Job Jobbed.

ORRR

Wear the thing!

i dont want to ruin its good looks lol,

i wil wear it, just didnt know if your speed up the 'giving' process

[Amanda]

Shoulda spent some more money on a softer one? lol

Buff it with some leather protector.

[zachl]

lol i can just about manage £130 on a jacket, the soft ones started at £350,

i thought there might be something i could do, oh well, its comfy enough anyway just could be softer

[Bluefish]

are you not meant to lie down in a bath of cold water with it on for half an hour, then carry on wearing it untill it's dry? sure i read that somewhere. :rolleyes:
Either that or smear a liberal coating of marmite on leave to dry then brush off, job jobbed imo.

[zachl]

i've been doing some googleing,

tumble dryer and shoes for about an hour seems a good shout, just put it on half heat,

also saddke soap or leather conditioners

[SuzukiNess]

nikwax leather protector... makes it all nice and soft and cuddly..

[dizzyblonde]

i dont want to ruin its good looks lol,

i wil wear it, just didnt know if your speed up the 'giving' process

Hey in the old days, having a worn in jacket meant just that. The older looking the better it looked.;)

[punyXpress]

" just put it on half heat, "
Did you buy it 4 sizes too big?
Wouldn't recommend ANY heat.
Roll it up in a ball & challenge local chavs to a game of footy. Result - well distressed jacket!

[zachl]

i dont think i can turn the heat off though,

wat about in the washing machine on a spin cycle? would any water go in?

[Ed]

How to waste £130 - put it in the tumble drier...

Just wear it. As much as poss, even to bed:D

Or, I'll borrow it for a week, it will be a different garment I give back to you:D

[BanannaMan]

How to waste £130 - put it in the tumble drier...

Just wear it. As much as poss, even to bed:D






Never tried it myself but have several mates who swear by sleeping in new leathers to break them in.

[CoolGirl]

try wearing it for a few years - that ought to do it! ;)

[Richie]

Old tumble dryer...
No heat...
some rounded pebbles and a slow speed for 24 hours.

or you can wee on it until totally soaked roll it up and hit it with a branch (cave man approch) , Thats how we used to break in our new ill fitting boots :0) but not with a branch. if this one helps your jacket will smell of wee wee and you will loose friends quickly :0)

[Dicky Ticker]

Above procedure can also be accomplished by buying a BMW:)

joking J

[metalangel]

Hey in the old days, having a worn in jacket meant just that. The older looking the better it looked.;)

Down with the places selling pre-distressed jeans.