Tear in suede on jacket?

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I have a Fultons (Bisley) jacket with suede across the shoulder and coming slight under the armpit. At two points the suede has ripped and there is now a hole about 1 inch diameter. Has anyone else had this happen to their jacket, and what was their experience going through equipment control with it patched or non-patched? Thanks

Its the top picture:
http://www.fultonsofbisley.com/shop/inc ... thing1.htm