This vest is made of drum dyed (a dyeing process in which leather is immersed in dye and tumbled in a rotating drum, allowing maximum dye penetration) naked cowhide leather, the top grade of leather--only 5% of skins are graded as "Naked". The leather is soft and supple, with minimum flaws. The vest is lined, has black snaps, and side laces. Sized by loose chest measurement 40 to 56. Measure around widest part of torso, wearing a shirt. Add 2" to exact measurement for correct size to order to give room for easy movement.