Small Void in Irvin Jacket

[Jennison]

I really like my Five Star Irvin. That said, I'd noticed a small void in the coloring and I'm just wondering how it got there. If I did it somehow, when I haven't even worn it (only tried it on), it might suggest the top-coat is rather fragile. If it happened at Five Star, then it's just a manufacturing blemish which means its nothing to concern myself with. I took a couple of close-up shots of the blemish, and it appears to me that the finish goes right over it. As such, my uneducated conclusion is that I received the jacket like that from Five Star. I'm hoping you guys with the forensic skills and sharp eyes can let me know what you think.

 

[mulceber]

Looks like a blemish from the tanning process to me. If you know someone who’s good at dyeing leather, you could ask them to correct it. Otherwise, I’d just shrug it off.

 

[Jennison]

Thanks for the answer. What made me curious is that it looks like the color was there but flaked off somehow and yet the area is covered with the shiny finish. If that's the case, I don't care at all. If on the other hand, that flake is a sign of things to come, that's concerning (sorry, I believe I simply repeated myself). Are these things common with sheepskin tanning?

 

[Silver Surfer]

just looks like an area that did not take the dye. no biggie, as you can color in the area with a matching dye color or even oil paint

 

[Jennison]

I took an eye-loop to the spot last night. It's not a void, it's a flat blob of something of a lighter color than the brown, and under the finish. So, all's good.

 

[Dany McDonald]

DIY with a textile pen. They come in a wide choice of color and intermediate shades. Easy fix unless its a flaking of the top coat problem.

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[Jennison]

Thanks Dany. It doesn't bother me enough to do anything about it. My only concern was flaking on a brand new jacket and that's not happening.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Are these things common with sheepskin tanning?

No its not common and should not be an issue. I don't have a wide experience with sheepskin but my old Real Mccoy D-1 is still solid.