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    IHSH-235-OLV - 13oz Military Serge Western Shirt - Olive

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    • MizmazzleM
      Mizmazzle
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      This is a very interesting discussion. Curious how it turns out. Well, I hope. 
      Before and after pics would be quite curious.

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        the246guy
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        I will post some pictures as soon as it is dried. I guess the stain has not completely vanished. May be I might treat it again with the gall soap. The biggest mistake that I did was after the oil spill, I was just lazy and just left the shirt next to the washing machine for weeks together. It was only yesterday did I throw it into the washing machine only to realize that the oil has nicely soaked into the fabric deep enough. Lesson learnt, not to be lazy anymore.

        IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
        IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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          the246guy
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          Here is a snap of where the stain stands after my first attempt to get rid of it.

          Do you guys see the dark patch next to the middle button in the attached image?

          IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
          IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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          • MizmazzleM
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            Yea I see it. Fortunately the fabric creaste a bit of textured shading naturally. Kinda hides stains.

            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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              I think if you get a really cool IH Vest to wear over it…Problem Solved! and over time the spot becomes part of the shirt fade,and you have a cool vest.

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                the246guy
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                @Jett129 I'm not a vest kind of guy, but I like the idea. I work in an office setting and I can already say that wearing IH gear for office, I'm the odd man out. If I add another vest over my shirt, I'm in a different world while at work.

                I trust that if I treat my shirt, the stain with another round of the gall soap, it should make it disappear.

                IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                  Lowlander
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                  @Mizmazzle:

                  Yea I see it. Fortunately the fabric creaste a bit of textured shading naturally. Kinda hides stains.

                  I think so too! The shirt is definitely not a lost case. Beautiful evo too.

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                  • AdamJA
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                    RESTOCKING ON MONDAY 9TH JANUARY AT 1600GMT

                    The devil is in the detail..

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                    • AdamCA
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                      Sizing chart on first page updated.  Similar to previous run but slightly smaller in the chest.

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                      • AdamJA
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                        RESTOCK

                        The devil is in the detail..

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                          @the246guy:

                          Here is a snap of where the stain stands after my first attempt to get rid of it.

                          Do you guys see the dark patch next to the middle button in the attached image?

                          If the oil has not yet gummed / resinified, you may want to try out diatomaceous earth. I don't know how it is called where you are located - where I am I can buy it in the pharmacy. It works by absorbing the oil (or other liquids) because it is a powder composed of very small particles that create a huge surface area. This has strong absorbing properties and effectively sucks oil out of fabric. It was even possible once to clean a wood table stained with wax from a candle by using a flat iron to melt the wax first.

                          To remove an oil stain, I simply sprinkle some of the power over the stained area and let it rest over night, then shake it off and wash the piece. Btw. the ground breaking discovery of Alfred Nobel was to use this stuff as a stabilizer for creating dynamite, so its quite famous.

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                            HalfPastNever
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                            Curious if these stretch out a little? Let me start by saying im 5'11" 175lbs. The definition of average. The forearms are so tight i can hardly touch my face, the arm pits are strange in a way that I get this big fold above the chest pockets.  It's the 7th iron heart shirt I've tried and only two have worked out. I'm getting sick of spending 35 dollars to try on shirts that fit goofy. I know these are the best shirts in the world and the customer service is the best I've experienced. I'm in no way saying bad things about iron heart but I'm just sad that it's looking like I can't wear the brand and like I said I couldn't be more average in body type.

                            WTB:
                            IHSH-262 NAV in Large
                            IHSH - 316 9oz ombre western in Large

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                            • goosehdG
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                              @HalfPastNever I’m 5’10”, 183 pounds, 43” chest, and wear a 33-35” inch jean in IH.  My shirt sizing is/has almost always been an XL and my preference is for the Western Cut’s in shirts.

                              What size and cut of shirt have you been buying?

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                @HalfPastNever let me start with saying that serge is a stubborn fabric to begin with, if i compare it to 12oz or even 18oz denim. But the points you are talking about would give me the thought that you have to size up. In anyway a fabric can feel stubborn or stiff but shouldn’t never restrict you to move comfortably. Size doesn’t say a think.. charts are key, i have L, XL and XXL. Measure your best fitting shirt in the IHUK way and compare those with the IHUK charts 🙂 i don’t wanna sound smart only try to give you advice mate!

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                                  @goosehd:

                                  @HalfPastNever I’m 5’10”, 183 pounds, 43” chest, and wear a 33-35” inch jean in IH.  My shirt sizing is/has almost always been an XL and my preference is for the Western Cut’s in shirts.

                                  What size and cut of shirt have you been buying?

                                  Yeah, I like western cuts in large only but I'm really stubborn about shirts fitting trim and when I size up to an XL…the length is so long I would have to have the sleeves and body shorten by atleast 2 inches. If that can be done then I would do it. It just sucks you spend 330-375 on a shirt and need another 50 in hemming and most like won't be done by someone who can match factory quality.

                                  WTB:
                                  IHSH-262 NAV in Large
                                  IHSH - 316 9oz ombre western in Large

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                                    HalfPastNever
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                                    @HalfPastNever let me start with saying that serge is a stubborn fabric to begin with, if i compare it to 12oz or even 18oz denim. But the points you are talking about would give me the thought that you have to size up. In anyway a fabric can feel stubborn or stiff but shouldn’t never restrict you to move comfortably. Size doesn’t say a think.. charts are key, i have L, XL and XXL. Measure your best fitting shirt in the IHUK way and compare those with the IHUK charts 🙂 i don’t wanna sound smart only try to give you advice mate!

                                    Yeah I understand what you're saying. I try to match the proper chest size and go from there. As always the length is so long that if I size up, I need 2 inches from the sleeves and body length taken off and also the body is too baggy. I like trim fit clothing and I would need the whole garment altered.

                                    Again, im just bummed that almost zero of the shirts fit proper and I'm an average guy.  Looking for solutions before I send yet another shirt back.

                                    WTB:
                                    IHSH-262 NAV in Large
                                    IHSH - 316 9oz ombre western in Large

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                                    • ?
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                                      @HalfPastNever i got you man! Hope you’ll find a good size someday that will suit you 🙂

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                                      • todyT
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                                        @HalfPastNever How about posting some pictures? Suggestions on fit may be easier than just following your description.

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          It sounds like IH is not the brand for you.  Try some other brands.  Brands tend to suit different body types.  No one brand can be all things to all men…..I love The Flat Head (and used to represent them) but I could never get one of their shirts to fit, I'd wear them and pretend they looked good, but I was only fooling myself (and giving others a giggle)....

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                            sabergirl
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                                            Sounds like you’re resisting wearing a shirt that’s the right size for you. Try a size up or two, or try another brand

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