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Buying another pair of XHSib was pretty much mandatory. Hence my dilemma. Also @Eisenherz the 634 is much more suited for a big cuff. That's what I did with my 633 and it leads to a kind of bell shaped cuff and pucker at the top of the cuff.
Edit: the 634 is not as tapered and looks nicer with a big cuff…
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Then take both.
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Well I decided to go ahead and wear them. I'm not going to bother soaking them or anything. Reason being the waist on the 634 is almost 1.5 inches smaller than the 633 in the same tagged size. But the rise and thighs are virtually the same. Which is great for me because the waist on the 633s is a little too big.
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What’s the fun in being faithful, have your cake and eat it too @Filthy [emoji48]
Sticking with the good thing is worth it in the long run, it’s all about a deeper understanding. Swapping between one thing and another leads to insignificent, superficial pleasures. And probably herpes. Apparently.
You must be partying in the back alley used/knock-off section
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@neph93 Just curious, how far are you from Henningsvaer Islands?
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@neph93 Just curious, how far are you from Henningsvaer Islands?
Mr. Padmore is correct, on a clear day you can look over Vestfjørden and see the Lofoten Archipelago from my town. Henningsvær is a particularly lovely old fishing village at the northern end of the archipelago.
To get there you almost have to come via Bodø, where I live. From my town you can fly (30min), take a ferry (3hrs plus a 90min drive to Henningsvær), or take a the coastal cruiser (3 hrs from Bodø to Svolvær). There are more convoluted routes depending on what you fancy and where you’ve been.
Are you considering a visit?
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Thanks Reuben, Some friends of mine were on Holiday in warmer times and showing me photos. A really nice spot.
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They might fall into that category, but maybe these? @seanocono
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Those look like they may be more fast-drying than water-resitant.
Kuhl tends to break the mold of the tech/mountain wear brands (but perhaps not enough for what you want)
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How much prep goes into sourcing, dyeing and weaving aspero cotton? I think it’s such a great fabric and is what separates IH from other brands. Kinda curious why Haraki San chose aspero over regular cotton and what he would do if there ever was an aspero shortage.
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A shit load…..
It is hyper-expensive and H has tried many alternatives, he has also tried weaving with Aspero in the weft and another long-staple cotton in the warp (and vica versa ) with results that don't make us smile. So go big or go home - 100% Aspero for us.
If there is a shortage, we're fucked....
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Oh, and we only know of one guy/one loom who can weave it the way we like…
Lets hope this man lives for a very very long time.
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A shit load…..
It is hyper-expensive and H has tried many alternatives, he has also tried weaving with Aspero in the weft and another long-staple cotton in the warp (and vica versa ) with results that don't make us smile. So go big or go home - 100% Aspero for us.
If there is a shortage, we're fucked....
Thanks. If there were a shortage I’d still buy IH flannels even if they were woven with regular cotton. Were IH’s older flannels woven with long staple cotton? Or are UHF’s with aspero a recent fabric that came about 7-8 yrs ago?
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That was an great question @gaseousclay, its certainly a very cool thing…Aspero cotton...like you I would still buy IH flannels as they are quite the best! Cool to hear some behind the scenes stuff.
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On the topic of UHFs. I was curious how people wash them with regards to buttoning them. I have always buttoned the cuffs, turned inside out and left the rest unbuttoned. Does anyone keep them completely buttoned up? I suppose this could also go in the no stupid questions thread, to maybe lessen the blow of this being a stupid question..
