IHW-01 (Melton Wool shirt)
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I have not had a moment to sit down and compare the three I own but there are only a few noticeable changes: Satin Lining, Cuff tightness, and scratchy/ thicker Wool. I never wear my cuffs closed on these shirts so I didn't notice it until SimonQ mentioned it. I will take a look at them all next to each other some time this week and report back.
@Omega:
The charcoal this year is definitely way softer and less scratchy than the older versions of the black and blue.
I had the exact opposite reaction to the Wool/ incarnation from this year of the IHW-01. The Wool being thicker makes it more coarse IMO. Not that this bothers me as the thicker the better!
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xpost from waywt
not a great fit pic, yeah but still…
I had this in an L before, fit like a jacket but the body and sleeve length on me was pretty sloppy
went down to an S which I wear in most IH button/snap shirts
it fits snug like a shirt now and I like it that way[picture deleted by the member]
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I still with Lando on this one….Best Shirt Ever! Period.
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I still with Lando on this one….Best Shirt Ever! Period.
I'm sayin'! Enjoy as I know you will.
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I still with Lando on this one….Best Shirt Ever! Period.
What a lovely photo (oh, and shirt looks great and perfect for the autumn)
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All the febreeze in the world is not helping my navy IHW-01 from smelling like an ashtray post-Berlin trip
Think i'll need to do some trawling through this thread for some expert wash guidance! -
For melton wool, you can dry clean I think. Otherwise, cold/warm hand wash.
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i washed on delicate cycle cold wash & rinse. i dried flat like i would a knit sweater & she came out pretty good with no noticeable shrinkage or anything.
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I'm not sure I'd go for the machine wash, but I'm happy and not surprised it took it like a champ.
I recently hand washed the navy in warmer than normal water to see if I could get it slightly shorter/narrower and it worked like a dream. Since it was it's first wash, prior to the heavy use season, I was surprised at how much I liked the slightly rumpled and worn-in uneveness of the melton.
Brilliant garment.
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All the febreeze in the world is not helping my navy IHW-01 from smelling like an ashtray post-Berlin trip
Think i'll need to do some trawling through this thread for some expert wash guidance!Dry clean. I have done so to all (except the Charcoal) and they return perfectly. I do not trust myself to wash them like Monday. Nor do I have the time as I wear them so frequently.
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Cheers all. I'm not Monday enough to clean on my own so I'll pop into the dry cleaners for a freshen up.
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i actually like it more now because the parts that have the cotton bound are slightly faded & just look and feel really good. i will take pictures when i get a moment (or feel like it >:()
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My concern is any shrinkage will ruin it (for me) as I only sized up one and it's still snug on my skinny frame
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wish i had a before picture, but this is the cotton lining on my melton wool shirt after how ever many years & two washes in the washing machine delicate cycle. i scrubbed the inner lining on the sleeves & collar because it was dirty
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yeah too snug on the forearms when layered . . . which is the way i would wear it. if i wear it alone with a tee it's fine
i'm just popeye . . . but i think G did mention it was close on the forearms. i just figured (like a fool i must add) that my IHD-01 fits fine in a xl so this should be fine as well.
so this scares me a bit, since i'm thinking about this shirt and am a man with bigger forearms as "normal" i'd say…
