our material
Our Material
“Real leather. Real difference. Feel it the moment you put it on.”
Why Real Leather
Changes Everything.
In a market flooded with PU leather, faux leather, and “genuine leather” that barely qualifies — NSM Jackets uses only 100% real animal leather. The difference is not just in how it looks — it’s in how it feels, how it breathes, and how it improves with time. Fake leather cracks. Real leather develops character.
NSM Real Leather
- ✓ Ages beautifully — better every year
- ✓ Breathable — regulates temperature
- ✓ Develops unique patina over time
- ✓ Stronger with wear, not weaker
- ✓ Authentic smell & texture
- ✓ Lasts decades with proper care
Faux / PU Leather
- ✗ Cracks and peels within years
- ✗ Traps heat — uncomfortable to wear
- ✗ Fades and loses shape quickly
- ✗ Weakens and tears with use
- ✗ Plastic smell, synthetic feel
- ✗ Needs replacement within 2–3 years
The Gold Standard
Of Leather Jackets.
Lambskin is the most premium leather we use at NSM. It is exceptionally soft to the touch, lightweight, and drapes beautifully on the body. Lambskin jackets are our most popular — prized for their silky texture and refined appearance. If you want a jacket that feels like a second skin from day one, lambskin is your answer.
“Lambskin is the closest thing to wearing a cloud. It starts soft, and only gets better.”
— NSM JacketsBuilt Tough.
For Those Who Live Fully.
For those who want maximum durability, cowhide is the choice. Thicker, more structured, and incredibly resistant to wear — cowhide jackets are for people who live in their jacket. Bikers, travellers, daily commuters. A cowhide jacket takes everything you throw at it and comes back looking better for it.
Suede Leather
Our suede jackets are crafted from the inner split of the hide, giving them a velvety texture that is both casual and sophisticated. Soft, matte, and timeless.
Shearling
Our shearling jackets combine real leather on the outside with plush wool on the inside for maximum warmth and luxury feel. Built for cold-weather style.
YKK Hardware
Every zip, buckle and snap on an NSM jacket is chosen for durability. We use YKK zippers exclusively — the global standard in fastening hardware.
Viscose Lining
The inside of every NSM jacket is lined with smooth, breathable viscose — making it comfortable to wear all day without irritation or discomfort.