Anyone know what this dates to? Found this at an estate sale where most the clothes dated to the 1970s, from what I could figure out. But I did find a newer LL Bean robe so I'm stumped on the age of this. Its a Hein Gericke motorcycle jacket. Its not new, atleast as far as what is currently being sold as I went to the website to check it out. Company was founded in 1970. Two clues: Has a "Made in Korea" tag and has a velcro closure at the neck. Also, what the heck kind of material is it made of. I know its leather and something else. I don't know what "Nylon 1000 Cordura" means. Is there a more commonly used term that I can use when I say its "Made of leather and ____________." In the photo, it might look like denim but in real life, it doesn't. It reminds me of the material that was used in the 1950s to make the Ike Mail Carrier jackets. Thanks.
Orignal From: Could someone tell me about my vintage Hein Gericke motorcycle jacket.
I work for Gericke. If you've got a picture of the jacket, we might be able to identify it for you.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Cordura is an extra-durable, abrasion resistant nylon fabric that makes up he majority of textile bike gear.
Michael