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Iron Heart x Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural

£1,368

IHSB-PR-NAT
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A collaboration between Iron Heart and Simmons Bilt, the Pale Rider offers traditional western-shirt styling, made from beautiful Blattwerk® horsehide and finished with heavy-duty copper snap fastenings. Wear it hard and it will take on a patina and character that are unique to you and the way you live — just like your favourite pair of jeans.

Similar to the leather used in our IHSB-WJ work jacket, the tanning process for this leather utilises olive-leaf extract as a tanning agent. This award-winning Blattwerk® method requires no acid, sulphur, or salts, meaning it is 100% pure, natural, and sustainable — and it also contributes to the local economy where the olives are grown and harvested. Blattwerk® horsehide is treated with genuine beeswax to protect it from dirt and environmental influences, allowing the leather to develop a rich, timeworn patina with wear.

Product Description

Made by Simmons Bilt

Premium leather jackets and shirts, handmade in Scotland by Simmons Bilt

Features & Construction

- Western-style shirt
- 1.5-2mm natural Blattwerk® horsehide
- Blattwerk® horsehide leather is tanned using olive leaves as a by-product of the olive harvest
- This tanning agent is 100% sustainable and also gently refines the leather giving it a natural warm velvety feel
- Snap fastening placket and cuffs
- Western-style flap patch pockets with snap fastenings
- Single, double and triple needle stitch construction
- Tonal stitching
- Western-style front and back yokes
- Iron Heart logo tab sewn into neck
- Black cotton sateen lining inside yoke
- Please note: due to the nature of horsehide, there may be some natural variation among the hides

Optional Upgrades

This garment is fitted with Iron Heart branded oversized copper snap fastenings. Want to customise? Upgrade with a choice of alternative ‘heavyweight’ snap options when you add to cart

Model Sizing

Model Rudi wears Large

Leather Care

Natural Horsehide

- Horsehide is a dense, durable leather known for its toughness, wind resistance, and ability to break in over time without losing structural integrity. Compared to cowhide, it has a tighter grain and firmer feel, making it well-suited to outerwear like motorcycle and workwear jackets


- Over time, horsehide will develop character through creasing, darkening, and subtle patina. Unlike Shell Cordovan, it has a more textured surface and is less prone to fine scratching, though sharp abrasives can still scuff or gouge the finish


- Horsehide is typically treated during tanning with oils and waxes, giving it a degree of water resistance. We recommend conditioning only when the leather shows signs of dryness — about once or twice a year depending on wear and climate. Use a neutral leather conditioner or balm sparingly, applying a small amount and buffing thoroughly. Avoid over-conditioning, as it can soften the leather excessively and affect its structured shape


- For cleaning, start with a soft, dry cloth to remove surface dust. For more thorough cleaning, use a slightly damp cloth with a drop of mild soap, and gently wipe down the jacket. Never soak the leather. If the jacket gets wet, blot gently and allow it to naturally dry at room temperature, away from heat sources. Once dry, a light buff with a soft cloth will restore its finish