IH-526PJ - 21oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Indigo

[jd488]

G'day from Australia, first time poster here!

I am eagerly awaiting a restock on the 21oz Type III, I was hoping someone may be able to offer some advice on sizing?
My current Type III is a Nudie jeans traditional (no pockets, shorter length), it is a tag size Large with the following measurements:
20 inch P2P
23.5 Length
17.5 shoulder
27 sleeve

I love the fit of the Nudie jacket, it is a slimmer fit that I never layer and wear when it's not overly cold.

Going by the sizing chart, am I correct in assuming a size Medium would fit me best / closest to my current jacket? I am normally large in most jackets, t-shirts etc. So I am a bit hesitant sizing down to a Medium...

Thanks!

[Luijim78]

@jd488 Hi , I own both a 526pj (the IH jacket I've worn the least) and a Nudie Perry Dry Confort, size XS for the first and S for the second. Nudie fits thinner also because it is much less heavy than the 21oz of IH. In your place I'd take an S if you only want to wear a t-shirt.

[Fades for future]

Let's get this beasty soaked, arms a bit wide for my taste so i hope the soak helps a bit...!

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Pretty happy with the soaking result, arms a bit tighter and fits great now in all ways... fit pics will follows

[mjdnm]

@Fades-for-future did you hot soak it? how about the length, curious if it shrunk any in there.

[Fades for future]

@mjunderw00d hey man. Nah, just luke warm water for around 30-45 mins. The whole Jacket shrunk a bit but not much in length..

[Luijim78]

@Fades-for-future very good, I've had it for a year but I've worn it very little due to the sleeves being too large. I'll try soaking it at least I'll wear it more often. Thanks

[Fades for future]

@Luijim78 was the same with mine and i got to much stuff to wear good luck with the soak, hope yours will turn out great and fit like a glove

[Luijim78]

@Fades-for-future thanks so much friend... fingers crossed and we'll see

[Fades for future]

@Luijim78 for sure mate, post some fit pics i also need to do that...

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Fit pic, needs to soften up but feels great....

[ton312]

I just purchased this jacket again from James Dant. The one I posted a few years back, I gave to my nephew to help him break free from the North face virus. I think perhaps the pattern has changed? Shoulders have more slope (like an a-2) and the sleeves seem fuller. Still my favorite IH piece. For comparisons sake here is the 526pj from maybe 5 or 6 years ago:

And here’s the jacket, day one received yesterday:

I look forward to the fall to break it in properly. Rather than soak it, I think I’ll just use a spray bottle to help shape and mold certain areas, collar and sleeve etc.

[flannel slut]

Uncle of the year award!

[Kasi]

@flannel-slut said in IH-526PJ - 21oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Indigo:

Uncle of the year award!

[mjdnm]

@ton312 “the North Face virus” might be my new favorite quote

[ton312]

@mjunderw00d LOL. It’s real though. First leaf falls and everybody here turns into Han Solo with a navy blue north face “alpha dad” vest. I can’t let that happen to a family member.

[Luijim78]

@Fades-for-future Soaked for 40 minutes at 30/40 degrees, and worn damp to fix some creases, it seems that the sleeves are a little less wide. Thanks for the advice friend... tonight and tomorrow I'll be able to say for sure

[Fades for future]

@Luijim78 great, keep wearing

[long_john86]

Just managed to snag a second hand one of these in a ‘46’ (XXXL?). Apparently bought direct from IH a few years ago and spent most of its time in the back of a cupboard. Wish me luck, hoping to report back with good news on this essential wardrobe garment…

@ton312 spray bottle approach sounds like a good shout that I’ll likely get on board with.

[bubbapest]

Any ETA on restock on this one?