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A custom leather bomber jacket is the short, zip-front jacket with a ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband, made to order in the leather you choose and branded with your logo. Velocity Wear makes men's and women's leather bombers from £150 a jacket, 20 per design as standard and 10 per design for a limited time.
This guide explains what makes a bomber a bomber, how it differs from the other leather styles, which leathers suit it, where the branding goes, and what an order involves, from the minimum to the proof.
What is a bomber jacket?
The bomber started life as a flight jacket for aircrew: short in the body so it did not bunch up in a seat, closed at the neck, wrists and waist with ribbed knit to keep out cold air, and roomy enough to move in. Those same features define it today. A bomber has a front zip, a ribbed or knitted collar, cuffs and hem, a relaxed body that gathers at the waist, and usually slanted or welt pockets at the front.
In leather, the bomber is the most casual of the classic styles. It is easy to wear over a t-shirt or a hoodie, it suits most builds because of the relaxed body, and it carries a brand without looking like uniform.
How is a bomber different from a varsity or a biker jacket?
- Varsity: the bomber's close relative, with the same ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, but a snap front, contrast sleeves and room for big lettering and patches. See custom leather varsity jackets.
- Biker or rider: an off-centre zip, wide lapels with snaps and metal hardware, cut closer to the body. See custom biker leather jackets.
- Racer: a clean front with a small stand or snap collar and a centre zip, slim and minimal. See custom cafe racer jackets.
- Aviator: the heavier, warmer flight jacket with a large collar. See custom aviator leather jackets.
Which leather suits a bomber jacket?
Any leather you choose can be quoted. Cowhide gives a firm, hard-wearing bomber that breaks in over time. Lambskin is the softest and lightest, which suits a fashion bomber. Goatskin sits between the two with a pebbled grain, and buffalo is thick and rugged. Sheepskin is warm and supple. The leather, its colour and finish, the lining and the hardware are agreed in your quote and confirmed on a digital proof before anything is cut. Our leather jacket buying guide compares the leathers in detail.
How do you put a logo on a leather bomber?
Leather takes a logo embossed or debossed into the surface, which cannot peel or fade, and that is the most common choice on a bomber's chest. Embroidery and patches suit most styles too, woven labels and hang tags finish a jacket that is going on sale, and the lining and hardware can carry the name inside. The usual positions are:
- Left chest: a small embossed, debossed or embroidered mark.
- Back: a larger design across the shoulders, embroidered or embossed.
- Sleeve: a patch or a small mark near the shoulder.
- Inside: a woven label, a printed or embroidered lining, a branded zip puller.
Every position is itemised in the quote and shown on the proof. Our logo placement guide covers how size and position change the look.
Who orders custom leather bomber jackets?
Fashion and streetwear brands order bombers as a hero piece for a collection, because the shape is familiar and the leather does the selling. Clubs, schools and teams order them as the leather alternative to a varsity jacket. Companies order them as premium staff or client gifts, where a small embossed mark looks better than a large logo. Our collection covers men's and women's designs, so a brand can offer both from one supplier.
What does a custom leather bomber cost, and how many do you need?
Custom leather jackets start from £150 each. The final price turns on the leather and finish, the lining and hardware, and the branding, so every order is quoted, with shipping to your country as a separate line. The standard minimum is 20 jackets per design, and for a limited time we accept orders of 10 per design. Sizes can be mixed freely inside that quantity, and a second colourway counts as a separate design.
- Samples: we do not make single-piece samples of leather jackets. The design, leather, colour, hardware and branding are confirmed on a digital proof.
- Production: 10 to 15 working days after you approve the proof, with delivery quoted separately.
- Payment: 50% when the order is placed and 50% when it is ready to ship.
What about bomber jackets in fabric?
Our textile outerwear has its own range. The custom jackets page covers softshell, puffer, varsity with a melton wool body, rain, fleece, hi-vis and gilets, from 50 pieces per design, each branded in the way that suits its fabric. Leather bombers stay on the custom leather jackets page, where every style is shown front, back and in detail.
To get a price, send the style, the quantity and size split, the leather and colour you have in mind and your logo. The quote comes back within 1 hour on a working day.
