Random questions to which you seek an answer
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Hey, I appreciate the input on the sizing. I assumed that the size charts were somewhat accurate and the sizing from shirt to shirt was consistent
Nope, and any brand that uses people to make their stuff will have the same issue, it's just that we actually acknowledge it.
- Work out your ideal size by measuring something that fits you well as we do
- Use the compare size function: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12249.0
- Ask us to look for a shirt with the smallest chest/longest arm/wideset shoulder/whatever-you-need….
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@Merv don’t worry too much, it isn’t as tricky as it seems at first, and it certainly gets easier with experience. There is a huge amount of data available both from IHUK and through this forum. It is just a case of learning how to use it.
All of the above stands from @Jett129 , @adam313 and @Giles , but part of your specific challenge involves the difference between work shirts and westerns. They are different styles of shirt and are cut and constructed differently.
The limitation with measurements is that what happens between the measurements isn’t knowable, based on a chart. So a work shirt may have a smaller chest measurement than a western but still be cut so that it fits looser. Just not over that line from pit to pit. If you imagine the line between the chest, waist and opening you will get an idea of how the shirt is cut. But shoulders size, sleeve length etc all play a role. Some folks only wear one or the other, some folks size down on the work shirts, compared to westerns. It all depends on taste, body shape, and the individual shirt.
Most IH westerns are cut the same or similar. They follow the same pattern. So using your UHF to compare to other westerns is a fairly safe bet. But comparing work shirts to westerns is like comparing the proverbial apples and oranges.
If you have questions about a specific shirt feel free to check that thread, ask questions there or here.
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Hey,
The two shirts I had my eye on were the Military Serge Western and the Selvedge Chamray Western. It goes without saying, these are major investments, for sure want to get the fit right!
Thanks everyone for the input and help… the quest continues for the perfect IH shirt! -
Hey,
The two shirts I had my eye on were the Military Serge Western and the Selvedge Chambray Western. It goes without saying, these are major investments, for sure want to get the fit right!
Thanks everyone for the input and help… the quest continues for the perfect IH shirt!Drop an email to shop@ironheart.co.uk. The guys who work there are
fuckingpretty good at nailing fits for people - it's their job
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are you all going to stock the 9555z?
please and thank you
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thanks for fast reply
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Hi guys… New to the forum, been lurking for some time, finally decided to post. I’m a total noob so forgive the dumbass question (I hear the mods around here are miserable sods).
Will gently hand washing denim at very cool temps (30C or even below), minimise shrinkage in jeans that still have shrinkage in left in them?
(Ok it’s me, but I really don’t know the answer to this...help).
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Which dimension are you most concerned about shrinkage? I’ve found that even hand washing in cold water the garment,after air drying will tighten up a little, but zero change in sleeve or inseam length. If I’ve had beers,cheeseburgers and ice cream,then they tighten up a little more.
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I do gentle (wool) cycles and hang dry and even my raws have reacted minimally to that.
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@Jett129 This is with regards to the smaller pair of PIHAN10T I was wearing the other day. I think you’re right that cheeseburgers and ice cream are a greater threat than shrinkage [emoji1]Tit is the thigh/knee I’m most concerned about. I’ll tolerate the regular 2% drying at it will stretch out, but a bigger size reduction (smaller than og measurements) will be toughe to work with without corsetry.
@mclaincausey thank you. That was the conclusion I was reaching myself (and what I wanted to hear).
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Yes, cold handwashes will minimize the shrinkage for the first wash for sure.
But when shrink is still left in the fabric, future washes will always shrink them a bit more. Although you probably won't reach "full shrinkage" ever with only cold hand washes. -
Avoid agitation and heat.
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Avoid agitation and heat.
Pretty much the rules I try and live by in life in general
. I’m with you 100%.
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Avoid agitation and heat.
Yes, cold handwashes will minimize the shrinkage for the first wash for sure.
Thanks gents. I have two pairs of the PIH10ANT and the smaller pair are perfect but will shrink a little with a wash and I’m concerned that stretching them out to where they are now will be a struggle. I’ll try to keep them clean with regular cold washes I think.
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Too narrow a chest I would have thought, although it amounts to the same thing.
I used to think that, but I have shirts with varying p2ps, 42.4 - 45.0, and some 45s give a lot of pit rub if the shoulders are narrower. They can also rub when worn open, and wide open, so the chest isn't pulling.
I'm guessing the narrow shoulder brings the arm hole closer to the body and causes the hole to sit too high on my shoulder. My shoulder being thicker than my arms, then rubs in the narrow arm hole… idk....
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