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Hi everyone. I would appreciate your opinions on a fit check for my new 21oz type III. I am hesitating between 2 sizes. One is a large and the second is a medium.
The large feels a little too big and the medium is very snug. From my reading it seems like the medium will not stretch and give me a little more room? Otherwise I thought of doing a warm water soak on the large and getting a little shrink if that's a thing?
The first two pictures are the large. You can see the difference in the length of the two and where it ends on my waist vs. lower on the large.
Sorry for the face erase but I'm a private person, hope it doesn't come across the wrong way!
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@nwills said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:
getting a little shrink if that's a thing
It's not
You need to decide how you will wear it and with what underneath. Neither look bad, but I personally prefer a snug fit on a TIII
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@Giles Thanks!
I was under the impression that a warm to hot water soak would result in some shrinking. If that's not the case then I would choose the smaller size as I agree on the snug fit.
From other posts I have read, some mention that it does have a little "give" in areas of tension..is this a consideration?
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@Giles It is the 21oz selvedge denim modified type III Indigo. IH-526PJ
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@Giles Thanks, appreciate your feedback
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@T4920 Agreed. It feels snug and I won't be able to layer anything thick underneath but I think that's a trade off I'm willing to take to achieve the desired look. I'm also hoping that it does have some "give" over time as I wear it but that seems uncertain and I have read contradicting posts on the subject.
Otherwise I'll diet and lose some weight lol -
@nwills my IH T3 is almost skin type when buttoned up, but I can fit thick layers underneath it if I leave it open.
It'll definitely stretch a little, and yeah having a closer full of expensive gear is the best incentive to get/stay in shape!
That's what I tell myself every time I splash the cash... 'It's an investment in your health and wellbeing, man'
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@T4920 said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:
'It's an investment in your health and wellbeing, man'
I like this justification.
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Hi,
I am new to wearing this type of denim and I must admit it is the best I’ve ever owned!
Having said that I just purchased the 21oz type 3 denim jacket and it feels like I’m wearing something made of cardboard. My girlfriend calls it my bullet proof vest.
Can I expect this thing to soften up? Will it be a long process? Sitting in it is difficult since it barely folds. While standing not so much of a problem.
What can I do to help the process…obviously wearing it often seems like one thing but any other pointers?
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21oz breaks in nicely and softens a lot. Keep at it and it’ll be worth it. One trick is to give it a soak and wear it for a few minutes while damp to set some creases. Not needed, but I like it to help remove any remaining shrink and form it to my body. After that, wear as much as possible without washing!
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@nwills wear it every single day all day and even at night when you’re home and relaxing. You’ll be surprised how quickly it softens up.
As for the shrink if it gets wet…it should be minimal if at all if cold water is used. Don’t put it in the washing machine but just cold soak in the bathtub. The agitation of the washing machine is what causes the most shrinkage when a garment is new.
If even the smallest amount of shrink scares you…then don’t soak it dude. You may have to just not wash it ever. Which is something we have to deal with to maintain a perfect fit sometimes. Though that is rare.
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