Blue Satin Varsity Jacket

Blue Satin Varsity Jacket

The Blue Satin Varsity Jacket is a satin jacket, not a leather or wool one — worth stating clearly, because it sits alongside our leather range and behaves completely differently. Satin gives a light jacket with a soft sheen, and it has its own place in the varsity tradition.

• Material: Satin fabric with ribbed knit trim
• Fit: Regular fit
• Closure: Front snap buttons
• Color: Blue
• Care: Cool gentle wash or dry clean, do not tumble dry, iron on low if needed

The satin baseball jacket

Satin varsity jackets are not a modern shortcut — they were the warm-weather alternative to wool for teams, worn when a melton body was too hot. From there they moved into music and street clothing in the 1980s and have stayed.

The pattern is identical to a wool or leather varsity: snap front, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, two-tone panels. Only the material changes.

What satin is and how it behaves

Satin is a weave, not a fibre. The threads are woven so most float on the surface, giving a smooth face with a soft sheen and a matte reverse. It can be polyester, silk or a blend.

The practical consequences: it is very light, it drapes rather than holding a shape, it does not block wind the way melton or leather does, and it can snag on rough surfaces or sharp jewellery. Treat it as a spring and autumn jacket rather than a winter one.

Fit, care and honest notes

Regular fit with room for a tee or a fine knit at your usual size. Rib hem at the waist. Size down one for closer over a tee.

Care is nothing like leather: satin can usually be washed cool on a gentle cycle or dry cleaned, must not be tumble dried, and should be ironed on low if at all. Never apply leather conditioner or leather cleaner — they will stain the fabric permanently.

Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom

Made after you order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest material descriptions.

Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet

For leather and wool versions, see Men Varsity Jackets and Varsity Jackets. Men Leather Jackets covers leather outerwear and Bomber Leather Jackets the zip-front shapes. Browse at Leather Outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a leather jacket?

No. It is satin — a woven fabric, not hide. We do not describe it as leather.

Were satin varsity jackets always a thing?

Yes — they were the warm-weather alternative to wool for teams, long before they became streetwear.

Is it warm?

Not particularly. It is light and does not block wind. Treat it as a spring and autumn jacket.

How do I wash it?

Usually a cool gentle wash or dry cleaning. Do not tumble dry, and iron on low if needed.

Can I use leather conditioner on it?

No — leather products stain satin permanently.

Does satin snag?

It can, on rough surfaces and sharp jewellery, more readily than woven cotton.

Do you offer custom sizing?

Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.