Rain + leather jacket = death?

Bengaboy · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:17

I've just bought a leather jacket today and I've never had one before and I want to wear it today , but am scared if it will knacker it or something because of the rain... Will it be ok to go out in?

phil675 · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:18

Nah mate you'll **** urself

benjo · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:19

I think it depends whether it's the gloss leather or the matte stuff

alex24 · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:21

I feel it would be a very poor jacket choice should it not.

You could die too.

mattyfez · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:23

If its suede it could stain, but normal leather will be fine

mac1st3 · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:23

Incidentally, (stealing the thread slightly) I've a suaade hat, any ideas on keeping it in decent condition, it's designed as an all weather, waterproof hat, so just curious if there are any treatments etc that I can get for the suade to preserve it/get a long life

oh, and how do I go about cleaning it? >.<

PhillyDee · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:24

Im afraid you will end up with BSE.

At the very least, cowitis.

Neolink · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:24

My leather stuff was fine in the rain, no degradation or anything. Not sure how leather quality varies though with rain

CaptainComedy · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:33

"Dont go seek out the rain, but you can get a spray (like water proofer?) for it." quote from my gf - a leather pro

mrk · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:43

Was it a cheap TKMaxx leather jacket or a decent one that cost in excess of say...£100? I think that will be the decider

ElliorR · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:44

Do you ever see a wet cow?

Sinque · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:45

ElliorR said:
Do you ever see a wet cow?

Yup.

mrk · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:46

Sinque said:
Yup.

Yer ma doesn't count

Sorry!

ElliorR · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:47

Sinque said:
Yup.

Yes but it's not like they shrink or anything

Reginald · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:49

mac1st3 said:
Incidentally, (stealing the thread slightly) I've a suaade hat, any ideas on keeping it in decent condition, it's designed as an all weather, waterproof hat, so just curious if there are any treatments etc that I can get for the suade to preserve it/get a long life

oh, and how do I go about cleaning it? >.<

yesh, you can get suade protector sprays.. Have a quick google.

Leather is fine in the rain.. Runs straight off

xb8browney · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:49

Arent you meant to rub a small amount of vaseline on stops it cracking etc..

Gimpymoo · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:50

You will inevitably end up walking around shouting "MOOO" while dropping cow pats from your ***.

ThriceNightly · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:52

apparently mustard is a very good water repellent for both leather jackets and coats

Reality|Bites · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:54

Leather is skin, So it's waterproof. My current Leather Jacket is 3 years old and I wear it when I cycle to work in all weather and it's fine. £250 from John Lewis if I remember correctly.

Sawell · 5 Dec 2009 at 21:58

Nope, more than 55 billion cows die every year due to rain poisoning.