Irvin Jackets

[Micawber]

If you want pockets and a jacket that approximates a wartime Irvin a lightly used Aviation Leathercraft example will suit your needs. If you want something closer to original - a reproduction- then shop at Aero or Eastman or buy a good used example of either.
If you want further information about the type and qualities of reproduction Irvin jackets this forum has stacks of info built up over a lot of years - all you have to do is read it.

 

[Pilot]

If you want pockets and a jacket that approximates a wartime Irvin a lightly used Aviation Leathercraft example will suit your needs. If you want something closer to original - a reproduction- then shop at Aero or Eastman or buy a good used example of either.
If you want further information about the type and qualities of reproduction Irvin jackets this forum has stacks of info built up over a lot of years - all you have to do is read it.

Very well said! Spot on as usually!

 

[John Lever]

Right… selling it earlier since I have no use of it anymore…
Will be an EU deal essentially, since heavy and bulky..Courier costs out of EU are exorbitant.

The B-3 shipping ( to Nick ) prior Brexit was already 137 Euro :-(

The best way to ship out of the EU is to get the buyer to organise and pay for collection using a courier agent. I always use Transglobal Express. The buyer (me) organises collection sends the labels to the seller and the seller just has to pack and post the jacket. I have even done this for Canada

 

[Pilot]

The best way to ship out of the EU is to get the buyer to organise and pay for collection using a courier agent. I always use Transglobal Express. The buyer (me) organises collection sends the labels to the seller and the seller just has to pack and post the jacket. I have even done this for Canada

Your choice.. not mine… just to avoid any further discussion… I am …together with the courier Co responsible until buyer receives what he paid for ( taxes duties etc excluded ).
I will never give that away, sorry.. but nobody is forced to accept my conditions and/or buy from me.

 

[John Lever]

Sorry don't understand what you mean Pilot.
When I buy from abroad I organise and pay using my own courier service.
The way avoids being charged the wrong amount for customs, I seek professional advice about the correct customs code to use, to ensure the description includes Used Clothing (used clothing is ex VAT)and also have a representative from the courier on the end of the phone to talk to if any issues arise.
Simply boxing up and posting leaves the buyer wide open to incompetent postal/delivery services who don't care if the correct fees are charged. For example buying in USD but get charged for GBP valuation !

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[Pilot]

Sorry don't understand what you mean Pilot.
When I buy from abroad I organise and pay using my own courier service.
The way avoids being charged the wrong amount for customs, I seek professional advice about the correct customs code to use, to ensure the description includes Used Clothing (used clothing is ex VAT)and also have a representative from the courier on the end of the phone to talk to if any issues arise.
Simply boxing up and posting leaves the buyer wide open to incompetent postal/delivery services who don't care if the correct fees are charged. For example buying in USD but get charged for GBP valuation !

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Again, John, your choice.. not mine.
And yes I know the HS codes since dealing daily with these.
Besides I charge in Euro and I only use top class premium carriers hence never had an issue.
Jusk ask what happens if the parcel is damaged who is responsible? The seller since he packed?
The courier service since he or his agent damaged it?
I prefere single source.. one hand service..me and my trusted courier carrier.
Again, your choice, if you are happy with that …fine.
I stay my way .
Thankyou for accepting this if you intend to buy from me.

 

[Rockafella]

Will list my early Eastman Irvin very soon.

Which size and pattern?

 

[Rockafella]

There's nothing inherently wrong with your jacket at all. It's just not a very accurate rendition of an actual Irvin. If you're happy and accuracy isn't a biggie then look no further, wear and enjoy.

With that said I have an Eastman Irvin and it is my favourite jacket. They're bloody spectacular.

Btw, I also live in Scandinavia (inside the Arctic Circle) and use my ELC a lot.

Thank you all for your comments. Based on the feedback I have re-evaluated my cockpit purchase intentions and decided to maybe choose something else later. I found the jacket I have to be exceptional (for somebody who doesn't know any better) and amazing value - I have a hard time believing that something I paid only 350 euros (import costs included) is this good!

 

[John Lever]

Again, John, your choice.. not mine.
And yes I know the HS codes since dealing daily with these.
Besides I charge in Euro and I only use top class premium carriers hence never had an issue.
Jusk ask what happens if the parcel is damaged who is responsible? The seller since he packed?
The courier service since he or his agent damaged it?
I prefere single source.. one hand service..me and my trusted courier carrier.
Again, your choice, if you are happy with that …fine.
I stay my way .
Thankyou for accepting this if you intend to buy from me.

Understood but the prices you state are ridiculous

 

[Pa12]

Thank you all for your comments. Based on the feedback I have re-evaluated my cockpit purchase intentions and decided to maybe choose something else later. I found the jacket I have to be exceptional (for somebody who doesn't know any better) and amazing value - I have a hard time believing that something I paid only 350 euros (import costs included) is this good!

Definitely worth it at that price. I was just saying if you are buying new, 1500 for a cockpit is ridiculous when you can get a top repro for around the same.

 

[John Lever]

Such a pity it left the UK

 

[petermack09]

Thank you all for your comments. Based on the feedback I have re-evaluated my cockpit purchase intentions and decided to maybe choose something else later. I found the jacket I have to be exceptional (for somebody who doesn't know any better) and amazing value - I have a hard time believing that something I paid only 350 euros (import costs included) is this good!

Great decision, I have owned my aviation leathercraft for 27years, it's in perfect condition, not broken grain, the warmest jacket I've ever worn, and the pockets are magic, don't care about it being accurate when it's - 10deg.think it cost me £425 new.

 

[mulceber]

This is just a heads-up that a couple of the posts (since deleted) in this thread are in violation of the VLJ's "Classifieds Guidelines." I hope the member looking to sell the jacket will post it in the Buy/Sell section, since it's an especially nice Irvin. For everyone else, I'd just like to remind you all that the guidelines exist.

As you were, gentlemen!

 

[leper-colony]

This is just a heads-up that a couple of the posts (since deleted) in this thread are in violation of the VLJ's "Classifieds Guidelines." I hope the member looking to sell the jacket will post it in the Buy/Sell section, since it's an especially nice Irvin. For everyone else, I'd just like to remind you all that the guidelines exist.

As you were, gentlemen!

I'll buy that!

 

[Smithy]

If you want pockets and a jacket that approximates a wartime Irvin a lightly used Aviation Leathercraft example will suit your needs. If you want something closer to original - a reproduction- then shop at Aero or Eastman or buy a good used example of either.
If you want further information about the type and qualities of reproduction Irvin jackets this forum has stacks of info built up over a lot of years - all you have to do is read it.

Excellent suggestion Steve.

Also a Cirrus - secondhand as they've sadly gone kaput - would be another option to consider with those Irvin "inspired" versions in mind.

Søren (sadly long departed from this forum) had an ALC which he wore for years and then gave to his father. No, not an accurate original Irvin but by George did it have some of the best patina and wear I've seen on a sheepskin flying jacket.

 

[OperationCoffee]

Here’s one of mine with pockets. If anyone can ID it give me a shout

 

[Southoftheborder]

View attachment 131991Here’s one of mine with pockets. If anyone can ID it give me a shout

That's a type of post war jacket first popularised by the Douglas company in the UK in the early fifties. They called it or it became known as the Irvin Mark VI and it was a design that was copied by lots of other makers. Because it was popularly known as an Irvin jacket it causes confusion with real Irvins to this day. They usually have zipped sleeves and this doesn't.

They are still very often seen for sale on eBay UK.

 

[OperationCoffee]

That's a type of post war jacket first popularised by the Douglas company in the UK in the early fifties. They called it or it became known as the Irvin Mark VI and it was a design that was copied by lots of other makers. Because it was popularly known as an Irvin jacket it causes confusion with real Irvins to this day. They usually have zipped sleeves and this doesn't.

They are still very often seen for sale on eBay UK.

Actually it does have zippered sleeves, pics don’t show it. “NIP “ is the brand. Thanks for the info

 

[John Lever]

Pilot I see your Irvin is on FB, will you list it here ?

 

[Pilot]

Pilot I see your Irvin is on FB, will you list it here ?

Thanks
Nope.
Besides, its one of my employees who sells it for me since I am on vacation until Jan.8th 2024.
He has it and gets a commission from sales