{"product_id":"mister-freedom-baloo-jacket","title":"Baloo Jacket","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSPECS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: An original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets, 1930’s “Grizzly” type leather jackets, and other vintage sportswear and outdoor garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e* Black vegetable-tanned “Tea-Core” full grain cow hide leather, black topcoat with natural-color flesh side, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExclusively developed for MF®.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e* Soft-hand genuine sheepskin panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLining: 100% cotton brushed flannel with a 1940’s-50’s-inspired vibrant plaid pattern, discharge-printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFabric milled in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage 1930’s style, inspired by our Cossack-style MF® Campus Jacket and Grizzly-style American sportswear jackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully lined with a soft cotton brushed flannel featuring a vintage style discharge-printed plaid pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle panel sheepskin back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlash pockets with arrow-head pocket stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide gussets with adjustable side straps (NOS metal slide buckles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeyhole button holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorozo ‘Cat Eyes’ wood buttons, backed by genuine bone buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMister Freedom® woven “Sportsman” label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNOTE: The Mister Freedom® Black BALOO Jacket is made of genuine leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Mister Freedom® Baloo Jacket is available ready to wear as-is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlease refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCL's Advice:\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe fit could be quite snug, depending on one’s body type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf planning on layering, with a heavy cable knit wool sweater and a denim jacket for instance, considered sizing up for a comfortable fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI am usually a 38 in mfsc jackets and opted for a 38 in the Black BALOO, with enough room for a lightweight layer underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCARE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo specific initial conditioning or pre-treatment is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJust wear and enjoy the slow patina evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccording to frequency of wear and exposure to the elements, some conditioning might be applied to the sleeves if the leather feels dry, using products similar to Pecard Antique Leather Care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBe aware that conditioning should be applied with care and expertise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not use heavily-oily products designed for footwear, such as neatsfoot oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not attempt to condition the sheepskin panels…\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEven professional leather cleaning facilities might not be competent on how to treat the specific BALOO jacket veg-tan leather\/sheepskin\/cotton lining combo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShould parts of your jacket get accidentally stained from normal wear, consider this a normal stage of the evolution of a garment made for the outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbrace the fact that the black “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the natural color under-layer, unavoidably showing signs of wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOccasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Baloo Jacket is our take of the famous vintage “Grizzly” style, a popular garment of 1930’s working America, combining mouton fur and leather in one handsome waist-length fashionable coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe spent some time developing this black “tea-core” leather. “Tea-core” leather refers to an old-school tannery dyeing method, distinct from the more common dip-dyed method. “Tea-core” dyeing results in the skin side color being different from the flesh side color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe BALOO being fully lined, the “tea-core” is initially only noticeable to the keen eye, on the edges of the side cinch straps, key-hole button holes, and arrow-head pocket stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs the Black BALOO gets some mileage and naturally ages, normal abrasion of the thin black topcoat from wear will reveal the natural ‘pink’ underside, in turn evolving into a rich golden tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWith patience, regular wear, with the expected nicks, scratches, water spills, natural sun-exposure and occasional conditioning with products such as Pecard Leather Dressing, an attractive patina is likely to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDISCLAIMER: Your BALOO Jacket may feature the authentic ranch “branding iron” (scar) mark typical of livestock raised outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach hide we select features its own single original ranch branding, more or less visible\/well-defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhen both the yield of a hide and the ranch brand position permit it, our factory cutters have been instructed to include the original mark usually on one of the shoulder yoke panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot all of our leather jackets feature a branding iron mark, but those that do are much sought-after by our customers for their uniqueness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe MF® “Black BALOO” Jacket in black veg-tan ’Tea-core” cowhide leather and matching sheepskin panels is designed and\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emade in California by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom","offers":[{"title":"34","offer_id":52956507865367,"sku":"MFSC-1381-34","price":1599.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":52956507898135,"sku":"MFSC-1381-40","price":1599.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/2_0e4001a7-91a8-4e1f-82d8-11028eb99690.jpg?v=1777511213","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/mister-freedom-baloo-jacket","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}