Looking for a leather jacket manufacturer for startups? Order one
Leather is expensive to get wrong, so many new leather brands worry about minimums. We work with startups: small runs, a paid sample before bulk, and help with patterns and specifications.
How a leather startup can begin
- Start with one hero style (biker or bomber) in one or two colors.
- Choose PU or genuine leather to match your price point.
- Order a paid sample, approve fit and hardware, then place a small first run.
Leather Bomber Jacket · black genuine leather
Leather Zip Jacket · black genuine leather
Leather Jacket · brown genuine leatherResources
How to start a leather jacket brand, genuine vs PU vs vegan leather, our startup support and low MOQ manufacturing.
Request a quote with your design, quantity and destination. Sampling typically takes 5–10 days; bulk typically ships in 7–14 days. Minimums start from 1 piece per style and depend on leather type, lining and hardware.
Start a leather brand with one jacket
Leather is expensive, so most factories ask for large minimums. We start from 1 piece per style, so you can sample, shoot content and pre-sell before you commit to bulk.
A realistic first collection
- One hero biker or bomber jacket in black
- The same jacket in a second color (brown or oxblood) once the first sells
- A women's version on the same pattern family
That keeps your patterns, leather type and hardware consistent, which keeps the unit cost down.
What to decide before your sample
- Leather type and thickness (cowhide, lambskin, goatskin)
- Finish and color
- Lining (quilted, satin, cotton) and pockets
- Hardware finish (silver, gunmetal, brass, black)
- Branding: embossed logo, custom pulls, printed lining
Step-by-step guide: how to start a leather jacket brand. Ready? request a quote.
Who we make leather clothing for
We manufacture leather clothing for US clothing brands, new and upcoming clothing brands, boutiques and independent clothing stores, retail stores and chains, online stores on Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop, streetwear labels, gyms, teams and creators. Orders ship to all 50 states, including New York, California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Arizona and Washington, with low minimums from 5 pieces per design.
Why US brands choose Dezo as their leather jacket manufacturer for startups
As a leather jacket manufacturer for startups working with new and growing US brands, we keep it simple: MOQ from 5 pieces per style (leather from 1 piece), free design and tech pack help, samples in 5–10 days, bulk production in 7–14 days, and door-to-door shipping to all 50 states. Get a free quote or design a free mockup.
