Hiya, everyone --

I'm a relative newbie to the IH Forum, after having dabbled with other brands and then seeing the light -- starting with some 888S-21's followed by additions. I'm enjoying the learning -- and the fading -- journey with my IH's. Situated south of Los Angeles, CA, and luckily close to some stockists.

I really appreciate the deep bench of knowledge and friendly info sharing here on the Forum -- as well as the amiable assistance from the IH crew.

Glad to be here!

Recently purchased a IH-526L Lefty Type 3 jacket from @bluemantra -- it was exactly as described, with super fast shipping. Nice seller, quick to reply, and easy peasy transaction. Thanks bluemantra!

Thanks to @jebrand for a smooth and easy transaction -- appreciate the purchase!

Going down the jacket rabbit hole -- I also snagged a IH-526J-142OD Type 3 jacket from @oltom . Super nice, excellent comms throughout, and went above and beyond to shepherd the shipment from Canada to the US (including navigating the fees and taxes). The jacket was exactly as described. It was a seamless transaction. Merci, oltom!

Recently purchased a IH-526L Lefty Type 3 jacket from @bluemantra -- it was exactly as described, with super fast shipping. Nice seller, quick to reply, and easy peasy transaction. Thanks bluemantra!

Hiya, everyone --

I'm a relative newbie to the IH Forum, after having dabbled with other brands and then seeing the light -- starting with some 888S-21's followed by additions. I'm enjoying the learning -- and the fading -- journey with my IH's. Situated south of Los Angeles, CA, and luckily close to some stockists.

I really appreciate the deep bench of knowledge and friendly info sharing here on the Forum -- as well as the amiable assistance from the IH crew.

Glad to be here!

Thank you @catdad1 and @cyclops!

My other 888's in size 31 are pretty much right at 31" for the waist measurement -- and are on-point, not overly tight or anything.

The XHS that I'm considering in size 30 measures 30.5" -- and size 31 measures 31.5". (All measured IH method).

Hi everyone --

Newbie here.

I'm puzzling over the sizing of the IH-888-XHS 25 oz. -- in relation to the 888's that are sanforized and one-washed.

Did you go with the same size, or drop down a size (factoring in a shrink from initial soak/wash, then stretching back)?

I'm size 31 in the IH-888S-142, IH-888S-142bb, and IH-888S-21 -- all perfect fits. The measurements for size 30 in the XHS look like a close dimensional match to those, whereas size 31 looks like it would be a tad too loose.

Re-reading the 1,132+ postings here (including related questions/answers from Nashville60, Yannis, edubz, popvulture, schraiber) and elsewhere on the interwebs, and still muddled -- and would appreciate your advices and suggestions.

Thanks!