IHSH-189-BRN - 17oz Duck CPO Work Shirt - "The UnTucked" - Brown

[Jcaz6996]

@Oaktavia yeah same mate … Umm not sure yet mate waiting on the SBG T3 That’s my next project going to keep on with the 409 for now..

[CosmoSix5]

@guiltyparty "we're goin downtown..."

[CosmoSix5]

The hw pockets on this shirt were a concern for me. Now I wonder why all shirts don't have hand warmer pockets? ️

[Mister_Brue]

@CosmoSix5 I just like the fact that you were concerned about the pockets, but still bought the shirt.

And I agree with the latter point.️

[Graham]

Cheers boys!

[CosmoSix5]

@Mister_Brue i exude confidence. In both my questionable decisions, and in IH resell value

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@Graham looking sharp

[Tago Mago]

@Graham flowers are a nice touch . Looking good!

[Oaktavia]

@Jcaz6996 ah yes, I'm eyeing that SBG T3 as well.

[pechelman]

@RubyRae said in IHSH-189-BRN - 17oz Duck CPO Work Shirt - "The UnTucked" - Brown:

Anyone have an experience with shrinkage after washing this duck material (this CPO specifically)? Thanks

Found this from a few years back;
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/488895

It matches my experience with duck pants; lengths shrink noticeably and widths stay mostly the same.

[long_john86]

After hearing from @jordanscollected about the potential for the duck to come up a bit in length with a hot wash, my intrigue got the better of me and I decided to try and see if I could shave off a centimetre or so from the length through washing, whilst still maintaining the sleeve length - which is a critical dimension for me!

The approach:

• pre-soak arms in a bowl of ice cold (literally) water for 20mins immediately before throwing in the washer
• 60degree wash / 800 spin / woolite
• Some gentle stretch to the arms after the wash alongside the general ‘re-shaping’ process when setting to hang dry on a hanger

The results are in.

Pre-wash dimensions:

• Chest 59.5cm
• Sleeves 69.5cm
• Length 81cm (!!!)
• Shoulder 53.5cm

Soaking the arms…

Post-wash dimensions:

• Chest 59.5cm (0cm diff)
• Sleeves 69.5cm (0cm diff - phew!!)
• Length 79.5cm (-1.5cm diff - woop!!)
• Shoulder 53cm (-0.5cm diff)

Post-wash photos (same outfit as pre-wash photos further up in this thread)…

Overall I am extremely pleased with the results. For me the 1.5cm that has been shaved off the length just dials the piece in a lot more, although may not come across that well in the pre/post photos.

[jordanscollected]

Great write up @long_john86 this type of content is what makes the forum valuable beyond just entertainment. And no hem curl!!!!

[long_john86]

@jordanscollected Cheers. Yes zero curl
Now the only final contemplation that is left is whether I should pimp my ride with a cheeky snap upgrade to the chest pockets

[jordanscollected]

I suggest one of each snap, bottom to top. Black pearl, white pearl, copper, brass, and GAH

[Molle]

Up north in Sweden. A beautiful autumn day

[Oaktavia]

@Molle awesome photo and excellent outfit!

[Molle]

@Oaktavia thanks man

[Oaktavia]

@Molle you are welcome man....I like those moc shoes, been eyeing them down maybe for work shoes. How do they break in? Any blisters?

[Molle]

@Oaktavia if someone (me…) manage to buy 0.5 size too small (mixed up UK and US) they take some time to master. I spent the first two days wearing them walking around London in April and yes I got serious blisters .

If you are smart and get the correct size and take it a bit easy in the beginning I do not think there will be any major issues.

They are fine now BTW.

[long_john86]

@Jcaz6996 great to hear all got sorted in the end! If you don’t mind me asking, what were the import fees like on the order?