IRVIN CLOTHING

The Irvin Story

Leslie Irvin, an American, was in the pre -WWII years a parachutist and aviation entrepreneur. It was Leslie Irvin who designed the parachute "Ripcord" system, and as a result became the first "Free fall" parachutist.

As aircraft flew at ever increasing altitudes, pilots and aircrew were subject to ever lowering temperatures, Leslie Irvin, realising the need for warm and comfortable clothing for aircrew designed and manufactured a flying jacket to meet all their requirements.

The result was the now legendary Irvin Flying Jacket.
In 1926 Leslie Irvin established his manufacturing Company in England, and became the supplier of IRVIN flying jackets to the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain and most of World War II. So great was the demand by aircrew during the early War years that the IRVIN company engaged sub-contractors to assist with the manufacture of flying jackets, which explains the slight variations of design and colour, which can be seen in early production IRVIN flying jackets. By the end of World War II, the IRVIN jacket had been phased out by the Royal Air Force. Despite this, the IRVIN jacket remained a firm favourite amongst aircrew until long after the war. Even today examples of early production IRVIN jackets are still worn by pilots of vintage aircraft, testimony to the quality of the jacket and Leslie IRVIN's design.

SHEEPSKIN FLYING HELMET
AVAILABLE IN M / L / XL

A0367 SHEEPSKIN SMALL
A0368 SHEEPSKIN MEDIUM HELMET
A0369 SHEEPSKIN LARGE HELMET

Irvin Sheepskin Trousers A0930

SPECIFICATION

Sheepskin
Top quality, supple sheepskin with long rugged wool, specially prepared for IRVIN flying jackets.

Colour
Brown sheepskin, with brown cowhide bindings. Inside colour is "Warm Honey". (Sheepskin is a natural material and some colour variations may be expected).

Seams
All seams are overlock stitched and bound with soft cowhide.

Sizes
Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large.
(Please quote waist and inside leg sizes when ordering)

RAF Irvin A0909
Please note that all products are supplied with pockets.

There is only one true IRVIN and this is it. Manufactured under exclusive license from the WWII manufacturer by Aviation Leathercraft. Each jacket has the official IRVIN label.

SPECIFICATION

Sheepskin
Top quality, supple sheepskin with long rugged wool, specially prepared for IRVIN flying jackets.

Colour
Brown sheepskin, with brown cowhide bindings. Inside colour is "Warm Honey". (Sheepskin is a natural material and some colour variations may be expected).

Seams
All seams are overlock stitched and bound with soft cowhide.

Pockets
Leslie IRVIN's design did not include pockets. We can supply you a jacket to the original specification, with no pockets, or with two side entry pockets as shown.

Fittings
Zips (1 front, 2 sleeve) heavy duty brass. Belt buckle: cast brass with IRVIN logo. Under arm ventilators: Enamelled brass.

Sizes
36" - 52" English, (91cm - 112cm) chest, with the option of regular or long fit. Ladies sizes 10, 12, 14 and 16 with option of regular or long fit, also available. Custom made sizes to special order.

Identification
Each jacket has the UNIQUE IRVIN woven label sewn inside, guaranteeing that it is an OFFICIAL RAF IRVIN jacket.

USAAF B3 A0920
Sheepskin Flight Jacket

	SPECIFICATION
	Sheepskin North American sheepskin, specially prepared for the B3 flying jacket with 1" wool. Colour Brown with natural off white wool. Zip Heavy duty brass. Pockets Two outside patch pockets is our standard. Buckles Authentic brass on collar and waist straps. Sizes 36" to 52" English, (91 cm - 132cms) chest.