IHSH-208-IND - Indigo Kersey Western Shirt
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Just picked up this shirt yesterday. I was right between sizes, but luckily had decided to go to Gosport, so was able to try on both S and XS. I went with the XS as it still just about fit over my Henley but didn’t look too big with a regular T Shirt. The fabric is just incredible and I’m really looking forward to seeing how it ages. Many thanks to @Freeman for the help and patience.
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@Pinkpan looks like it’s coming along nicely man! That’s how I plan on washing mine too when the time comes.
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Does anybody have an experience with the Kersey pilling?
I’ve just noticed one of the sleeves on mine has pilled quite a lot. It’s been worn a fair amount in the couple of months I’ve owned it. I haven’t washed it yet and am wondering if that’s the reason. -
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Would have also guessed desk job. The faded elbows make it even more plausible.
I have similar fadings on flannels but not as pronounced tho. -
Thanks for the replies @pechelman and @don_pipone.
I don’t have a desk job, but can see why you’d think so. Elbow wear is just from wearing and leaning on tables I guess.
I don’t wear the shirt for work at all. So it only gets worn casually. I’m all for fading and stuff, just not a huge fan of pilling. So I’m hoping somebody has some knowledge on the best way of removing it. -
@pechelman I’m stumped as to the reason man. I like fades and general signs of wear, but I really dislike pilling and this is pretty pronounced.
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@SiRockxx ah, I see. You must be sitting on tables quite a lot
I use a lint shaver to get rid of pilling on my shirts. Works great.
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@don_pipone Haha. Probably too many abrasive Pub tables
. Thanks for the tip man. I’m going to buy one of them now. -
Also never seen that on any of my Kersey's, now I'm really curious as to what caused it!
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Are you wearing it under a jacket that might have metal or a heavy seam that's rubbing in those areas?
I'm super curious like the others. I'd make a mental note of everything your forearms touch and try to figure it out.
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@Go-For-Chill Me too mate, but so far I’m stumped.
The fabric shaver did an amazing job! All the pilling is gone, so I’m happy about that.
But I honestly do not know what caused it. I move around a lot and always fold my clothes to fit them in a bag. I see that angle of the sleeves after almost every wear and it was the first time I’d seen the pilling. I have often worn a Carhartt jacket with the shirt. But the jacket sleeves are lined and don’t seem to have anything inside that I could see.
