Welcome to the world’s finest leather flight jackets and accessories. These pages contain all of the items available within the EASTMAN product line. However, a much more detailed examination is found in the GOLDEN BOOK, complete with side-by-side comparisons of Eastman flight jacket copies with original vintage specimens of the 1930’s and 1940’s. The flight jackets and accessories that now follow have been compiled for those who desire garments which, in design, components and quality, match every possible detail found on the original garments made over 60 years ago. All component materials in our goods are painstakingly recreated on custom order at great expense, as the original materials and methods of production have long given way to newer types. Countless hours and funds were expended locating and researching original specs., re-tooling, then finding companies willing to make these components again. Sometimes it takes several attempts before the mission is accomplished, with some flight jacket styles taking over three years to get into production! Only 100% cotton thread in the correct, heavy 4/16 composition is used to assemble our goods. Poly and poly/cotton thread is not only inaccurate but also tends to cut into the hide as it has limited give. Our flight jacket hides are all tanned and dyed in the original processes for which there were basically two types used 60 years ago: veg. or chrome tanning; the early flight jackets were veg. tanned. Veg. tanning is by far the more costly and most durable, yet it is virtually absent in today’s market. Leathers today don’t look or feel the way they once did, except ours. We make extensive use of veg. tanning where authentic to do so. Because the flight jacket hides are either hand or spray dyed, they will wear as the originals did, allowing each owner to personalize their garment, as the rich character develops from regular use over time. Quality in production exceeds the typical standard of the 1940’s - every item is started and completed by one skilled artisan in our small, family-run shop. Our workers take pride in making these goods; never are bonuses or incentives given to stimulate faster production. Because of special requirements on certain items, sometimes extended delivery times are needed. If this is the case with an order we kindly ask for your patience. Attention to quality, authenticity and history is at the heart of a perfect flight jacket copy, with an EASTMAN you’re getting just that. EASTMAN - it’s not a question of how long one lasts but one of whom will you leave it to. Order an EASTMAN, then wear it the rest of your life!