Irvin Jacket Size Guide
Important sizing information
If you have any queries please email: shop@rafmuseum.com
- Men: We suggest men order the same size jacket as their actual chest measurement. If the hips (over and including the widest part of the stomach) are bigger than the chest measurement please write the measurement in the notes on the order page or email us.
NB: For an original Irvin Jacket if your chest is 1-2 inches above the normal chest measurement it may be better to choose the lower size. e.g. The jacket is 42" and your chest measures 43" but your hips (widest part over your stomach - where the jacket may catch when you zip it up) measure 42" or below. A 42" jacket should be okay (as long as hips/stomach are not more than 1" larger than your chest). The Irvin Original jacket is very generously cut at the top of the jacket.
- Length: Jackets are cut either 'regular' or 'long'. Please note: LONG does not mean a longer jacket it generally is only applicable to clients who are over 6 foot (183cms) Our 'long' cut sizes provide additional length on sleeve and back lengths for our taller clients.
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Men: If you are 6' or 1.83m or 72" or above we would suggest ordering a 'long' or if you find you normally need longer sleeve lengths when purchasing garments.
We measure back length from the nape of the neck (collar seam) to the base of the jacket.
| Chest: | Regular | Long |
| 36" (91cm) | 66cm | 71cm |
| 38" (96cm) | 67cm | 72.4cm |
| 40" (101cm) | 67cm | 72.4cm |
| 42" (106cm) | 68.5cm | 73.5cm |
| 44" (111cm) | 68.5cm | 73.5cm |
| 46" (116cm) | 70cm | 75cm |
| 48" (121cm) | 71cm | 76cm |
| 50" (126cm) | 71cm | 76cm |
| 52" (131cm) | 71cm | 76cm |
Measuring Sleeves
We measure sleeves from the top of the arm to about 1" (24mm) below the wrist bone. Please see table below for the sleeve length of our jackets.
| Chest: | Regular | Long |
| 36" (91cm) | 58.5cm | 62cm |
| 38" (96cm) | 60cm | 63.5cm |
| 40" (101cm) | 60cm | 63.5cm |
| 42" (106cm) | 61cm | 64.7cm |
| 44" (111cm) | 61cm | 64.7cm |
| 46" (116cm) | 62cm | 66cm |
| 48" (121cm) | 63.5cm | 67cm |
| 50" (126cm) | 63.5cm | 67cm |
| 52" (131cm) | 63.5cm | 67cm |
- International clients please see the conversion chart below to establish the equivalent UK size needed.
- Within the order notes please advise any other details that you feel may help us select the best size.
Mens International equivalent sizes
| Australia | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
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| Europe | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
| United States | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| United Kingdom | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
Care of your Sheepskin Jacket
All sheepskin garments with a 'leather look' have a sprayed on finish. This is true of every brand available on the market, and the finish will wear to a suede-like appearance over time. This finish is colourfast under normal circumstances. However, certain solvents on hands or surfaces can slightly damage the dark brown finish in a way that the colour could run. These solvents include: Leather seat treatments, hand creams, perfumes, petrol, oils, etc. Seat belts can also 'rub' the surface causing a mark, over time.
DO NOT Dry Clean, you will need to find a specialist sheepskin cleaner to clean your item. For small areas and patch cleaning, use a very dilute baby shampoo sparingly over the 'wool' area and allow to dry naturally. Once dry you can carefully tease out the wool with a pet comb (do not touch the 'leather-like' surface as this will scratch). For the outer surface of the jacket use a wax based leather food very sparingly and gently wipe over. DO NOT USE a chemical/solvent leather cleaner or saddle soap as the outer surface is NOT leather. Store out of direct sunlight and away from a heat source. Do not store in polythene, a small, old cotton duvet cover or similar is ideal.