IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo

[Palmer]

Well, I was really unsure about getting a 3XL or a 4XL but I ordered a 4XL. The shoulders feel pretty big… What do you guys think? Should I exchange for a 3XL or do a super hot soak?

[organisys]

Hot soak or wear layers under like a hoody? Or UHF?

[steelworker]

Size down

[Palmer]

I would most likely only be wearing a t shirt and flannel or western shirt under this because I live in Arizona. I haven't soaked it yet because I'm not sure if I should try a 3XL.

[spitfiredealer]

size down

[neph93]

Hot soak won’t take out enough. It’ll still be long in the body and arms even after it loses a cm or two.

[Palmer]

Thanks fellas, I agree. I'm going to try the next size down. I can't believe how rugged this fabric is. Looking forward to the right fit!

[Palmer]

Sized down one to my normal Iron Heart shirt size of 3XL. The fit is great. I'm pretty sure this is the last type 3 I'll ever need.

[neph93]

That worked out very nicely @Palmer ! In fact, the whole outfit is great.

I think it is a common error for people to compare type III measurements with shirt measurements then size up on the jacket, I know I did on my first type III.

[Palmer]

Thanks @neph93 I'm loving the 666D. Now to master the art of getting this thing buttoned…

[wdw]

@Palmer:

The fit is great. I'm pretty sure this is the last type 3 I'll ever need.

Ha.  I'd bet good money it won't be the last one you want, though - or get.  I said the same and now have 7 from IH. 

[Palmer]

@wdw:

@Palmer:

The fit is great. I'm pretty sure this is the last type 3 I'll ever need.

Ha.  I'd bet good money it won't be the last one you want, though - or get.  I said the same and now have 7 from IH. 

You're not wrong!  If they ever make a longer whipcord type 3 I'll probably grab it. Sometimes I'm glad I'm tall and have a long torso because it keeps me from buying one of everything.

[mitchellvilla]

Trying my hardest to break this one in! Best fitting Type III I have ever had.

[Giles]

And looks like you are doing a great job - want to be there 

[Palmer]

@mitchellvilla looks solid. This jacket is a tank. On an unrelated note I follow your art on Instagram. Nice to see other painters who appreciate Iron Heart.

[mitchellvilla]

@Giles @Palmer thanks guys, its well worth the break in time!

Your art is looking good @Palmer! I just found your stuff on Instagram.

[chubacca]

Family pictures.  Still trucking along, slowly but surely.

[profdbrk]

@Palmer I particularly like the cheery face matched with your hat in the resized picture.  Well done, both.  Would anyone here with a 14-2 Type III and the 21oz care to draw out some comparisons.  I think this lefty is the one for me.

[chubacca]

@profdbrk:

@Palmer I particularly like the cheery face matched with your hat in the resized picture.  Well done, both.  Would anyone here with a 14-2 Type III and the 21oz care to draw out some comparisons.  I think this lefty is the one for me.

I can't comment on those other jackets, but if you're looking for a suit of armor that's very warm with the texture and rigidity of carpet, look no further.

[profdbrk]

Thank you @chubacca.  From what I see this particular fabric lends itself to lots of honeycomb and fade possibilities that are just stellar.  I'm aiming for a Type III that isn't just another like all the many many I have had since my first (somewheres around 1969, when I was 12.  I'm pretty sure my brother had one from about 1963, a year after its introduction as I recall.)