Bomber jackets are versatile jackets for any season. Bomber jackets were once developed to keep air force pilots warm at high altitudes. The bomber jacket is just like the parka jacket A good example of a army jacket which is immensely popular with the general public. Originally, bombers were made of leather and lined with sheep's wool. However, it is most commonly associated today with the nylon MA-1 bomber jacket, and designs derived from it. The MA-1 is a short, smooth nylon jacket with a polyester lining, two side pockets with a flap and a pocket on the sleeve. This design was immensely popular up until the 1990s, but then slowly faded into oblivion. In recent years, the bomber jacket has made a strong comeback. Not only in the classic version, but also in several new variations. Nowadays you see suede, silk and quilted versions, and even bomber jackets with striking prints and patterns. Besides that, the classic leather and plain nylon ones are still doing very well. Bomber jackets are available as summer jacket and if winter jacketso you can rock a bomber all year round.