IHSH-295-IB - 14oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt - Indigo/Black
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It seems like the consensus is that this fabric is better than double indigo? Higher contrasting and fades faster? I have the 12oz double indigo western and thinking of giving it up and trying this. I've def worn mine more than 80-90 wears and nowhere to that level of evo. It's been a slow process
I have the double indigo western too and it fades nothing like the 295, which kind of surprised me. My ind/ind has been washed dozens of times though. I would say def keep the ind/ind around and get this one too. It's rad having both to choose from and maybe you can go the vintage fade route with the one you have now and go after high contrast with the 295. I can't think of a shirt that is better suited for high contrast.
How much thicker and heavier is the 2oz comparision of 12oz vs 14oz? Could the 14oz be treated almost like a light jacket?
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It seems like the consensus is that this fabric is better than double indigo? Higher contrasting and fades faster? I have the 12oz double indigo western and thinking of giving it up and trying this. I've def worn mine more than 80-90 wears and nowhere to that level of evo. It's been a slow process
I have the double indigo western too and it fades nothing like the 295, which kind of surprised me. My ind/ind has been washed dozens of times though. I would say def keep the ind/ind around and get this one too. It's rad having both to choose from and maybe you can go the vintage fade route with the one you have now and go after high contrast with the 295. I can't think of a shirt that is better suited for high contrast.
How much thicker and heavier is the 2oz comparision of 12oz vs 14oz? Could the 14oz be treated almost like a light jacket?
2oz does not seem like a lot but it is actually pretty substantial. The ind/ind really feels like a shirt, while the 14oz is more "shacket"-like. There is a type III version for that reason too. I like it better as a shirt though in my opinion.
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@Oaktavia
Man that shirt looks awesome
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After seeing yours I decided that I must have one
Bad luck for me it is sold out here, but I got one at RH
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Whoo-hoo @Daniel San ! You're going to love it.
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got the shirt today , what a great piece
it could be a little smaller so I am thinking of a hot wash before starting to wear it
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@Oaktavia
it is so obvious for me that I forgot to make a pic. Try to make one later at work.
But actually I just want to hear what your opinions and experiences are with a hot soak for shrinking
Maybe I should have explained that better, sorry ! Try to get along here with my school English I learned almost 30 years ago
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::) maybe it is not that bad as I thought. at least it looks not so bad on the quick pic in the restroom at work.
think it needs a bit of wearing first to get softer and to mould to the body.
under the shirt I wear a henley with long sleeves and a tshirt
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@Daniel San I get what you are saying, but I do not recall gaining much shrinkage from washing mine…but I do not think I hot washed it. Hard to remember. A hot wash won't hurt and might make it a little less out-of-the-bag feel to it. I have had similar concerns with new shirts and have found that much of the worry is lessened with lots of wear.
Either way, even if it is a little big, it's still be a wonderful piece to add to your collection. The fit pic looks solid. The sleeves will shorten a bit with the honeycombs settling in.
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I think it looks really good, but then again I much prefer a shirt being just a little too big vs a little too small — this one looks nice, no pulling at the placket, looks trim around the sides. The arms do look a little long, but this is true for most IH shirts, and Oaktavia's right by saying they'll start to shrink up as you wear the shirt. I usually roll my sleeves up a little, but that's just one way to alleviate the length.
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Thank you gentlemen !
Maybe I will wash it later with 40C and low spin 600rpm.
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@Daniel San you might want to consider getting it fully wet under the shower before putting it in the washing machine — I think this one can marble, so the pre-soak can keep it from getting unevenly wet.
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@Daniel San you might want to consider getting it fully wet under the shower before putting it in the washing machine — I think this one can marble, so the pre-soak can keep it from getting unevenly wet.
Good idea…I wouldn't mess around or take any chances.
I also want to echo what was said about IH shirts being a little big- I've had shirts that are a tad small and it was a hard pill to swallow when I eventually accepted it was time to size up. A little big is much preferred and definitely more comfortable.
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I always soak my jeans and shirts before I wash them in the machine.
Think Reuben wrote about this some time ago, and since then I do so.Oaktavia you are absolutely right , a little bigger is better than to tight of course
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Today had me realizing how short of a winter we get here, and why some of my IH stuff (this being no exception) takes so long to get some real wear on. I was wearing mine out to run some errands, and even at 70F I was getting pretty roasty haha… I might have to turn the AC on
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Yeah for whatever reason I feel like I can tolerate heavy pants a lot more during the warmer weather than tops. Nonetheless trying to really wear the hell outta my XHS before it gets too full-on Texas.
