Jacket Care

Letterman jacket, also known as a Varsity jacket, is an American iconic tradition. Our jackets are made of thick warm Melton wools and genuine cowhide leathers and satin; they can last for decades, even a lifetime, if you take good care of your jacket.

ALL WOOL JACKETS

Gently brush your jacket with a soft suede brush. You can also use a lint brush to clean your jacket after wearing it and before hanging it in a closet. Brushing removes surface soil and lint.

Hang wool jackets on a plastic or wooden hanger in plastic between uses. Hangers should be sturdy and broad, so the weight of the jacket does not stretch the shoulder areas out of shape. In addition, hang wool jackets in an area with good airflow. If packed too tightly with other items, wool jackets may become crumpled. Also, wool hung next to dirty items may absorb some of the dirt or odor.

Blot spills on wool immediately to sop up moisture. Use absorbent cloths or heavy paper towels and do not rub the spill. Rubbing will spread the liquid and push it deeper into the wool. If the substance spilled contains natural or chemical pigments (wine, ink, chocolate or coffee), consult a professional dry-cleaning company for what to do after blotting the liquid.

The best time to take a jacket to the drycleaner is at the beginning and end of the season. If wool jackets become exceptionally dirty for some reason, you may need to have them professionally cleaned more often. With normal use, however, once or twice yearly should be sufficient.

Store jackets after the season in a breathable garment bag. This will help prevent moths and other insects from infesting the wool. For additional protection, you can add mothballs or store jackets with cedar chips (or other natural moth repellents).

Our wool jackets should be professionally dry-cleaned.

If you can avoid ironing a wool jacket, do so. If you've brought the jacket out of storage and let it hang for a while yet it still has wrinkles, iron on a cool setting. Place the jacket on your ironing board or a flat, clean surface,  such as a table. Place a sheet or pillowcase over the wool jacket to protect it from the iron's surface. Use steam for best results.

WOOL & LEATHER JACKETS

Brush softly to remove all dirt and dust.
Cowhide leather should be cleaned using a soft, dampened sponge or cloth.
Remember to rub the leather gently in a circle until it disappears.

Apply some leather lotion on the sleeves and trim, the same method of small circles.
Dry the leather gently with a soft cloth.

You can use a moist baby wipe to clean the inner lining of your Letterman jacket.

ALL SATIN JACKETS

Satin jackets can easily be washed and dried, making it very easy to care for.

Machine washes your satin jacket using the permanent press cycle and warm water wash.

Dry your satin jacket on low heat setting in your dryer, or hang it on a clothesline to air dry in warmer weather.

Remove from the dryer promptly and hang to avoid unwanted creases.

Typically, our satin jackets do not require ironing, but if it’s necessary, use a warm iron.