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IHSH-208-IND - Indigo Kersey Western Shirt

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    rydor
    Haraki san Student
    Joined: 19 Jul 2014

    So, I'm in the middle of a "I'm tired of Iron Heart shirts I can't wash and dry" and my old Kersey was one of the most aggressive shrinkers on me. I'm also sizing up a little bit more these days on everything, no more fitted looks. So I picked up a practically brand new (worn 1x) size XXX-Large because of my measurements on shrinkage on my previous size Large. Thought I'd post my wash/dry experience here because I had a lot of success with this one.

    Pre-wash: 24.5" chest, 20" shoulders, 27.5" sleeves.
    Very hot water soak, hot air tumble dry: 23.5" chest, 19" shoulders, 26.25" sleeves.

    It now fits absolutely perfectly for my taste, and I have no worries about future shrinkage on it. For the record, I'm a true 41" chest, I wear shirts in a 16-35, usually a size Medium or Large in most US sizing, usually a 42 or 44 in most Japanese brands. I got this one because the kersey was so aggressive and because I got it cheap enough to experiment on. I'm still thinking XX-Large UHF's are the way for me to go, going forward.

    And yes, I know most people like the "just don't put your shirt in the dryer" lifestyle, but I have 3 kids and I like the way that flannels wear in over time when wash/dried, so that's just not going to be my taste.

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      Brock
      Raw and Unwashed
      @Daniel San
      Joined: 8 Sept 2015

      @Daniel-San that snap upgrade is soo good!!

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        Mister_Brue
        Raw and Unwashed
        @rydor
        Joined: 31 May 2024
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          bluemantra
          Haraki san Prodigy
          Joined: 19 Feb 2023

          will this be released again in 2025?

          WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

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            Tago Mago
            Mod Squad
            @bluemantra
            Joined: 16 Jan 2021

            @bluemantra said in IHSH-208-IND - Indigo Kersey Western Shirt:

            will this be released again in 2025?

            @ShopatIronHeart

            last edited by 20 Dec 2024, 20:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              Alex
              IHUK Crew
              @bluemantra
              Joined: 28 Sept 2009

              @bluemantra said in IHSH-208-IND - Indigo Kersey Western Shirt:

              will this be released again in 2025?

              Yes, we just put reorders in for this and the work shirt.

              last edited by 21 Dec 2024, 09:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                Ikeaparty
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 3 Oct 2024

                Another copper snap convert on this one and I think it looks fantastic!
                PXL_20250117_225815900.MP.jpg

                last edited by 17 Jan 2025, 23:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 12
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                  FlavourFade
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 15 Jan 2024

                  Had mine in the mail today! Copper snaps of course.

                  Maybe could have sized down a little but prefer more room in chest and waist and can deal with overall length being a little too much

                  PXL_20250205_160235017.jpg

                  Insta: free_the_fades

                  wtb:
                  The Pale Rider XXL

                  last edited by 5 Feb 2025, 16:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 9
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                    danno_dub
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 7 Jan 2019

                    How is the shrinkage on these? I read the entire chat and very little discussion on it. I like to check the used market for shirts to see how the sizing is once people wear items a bit. Sizing is all over on these, some losing 2" in the p2p number

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                      68degreesorless
                      Haraki san Student
                      @danno_dub
                      Joined: 19 Jul 2021

                      @danno_dub if you hot wash and\or machine dry, there’s some shrink to be had. If you cold wash and hang dry I doubt you’d see much. Don’t have exact numbers for you but mine shrunk some when I wanted it to.

                      last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 00:10 A 1 Reply Last reply 23 Feb 2025, 06:58 Reply Quote 1
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                        Alex
                        IHUK Crew
                        @danno_dub
                        Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                        @danno_dub we do not expect shrinkage if you wash per our guidelines

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                          Alex
                          IHUK Crew
                          @68degreesorless
                          Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                          @68degreesorless said in IHSH-208-IND - Indigo Kersey Western Shirt:

                          @danno_dub if you hot wash and\or machine dry, there’s some shrink to be had.

                          This is generally the case though..

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            @danno_dub
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            @danno_dub said in IHSH-208-IND - Indigo Kersey Western Shirt:

                            Sizing is all over on these, some losing 2" in the p2p number

                            That is more likely because people do not know how to measure or do not measure like we do.....

                            "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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                              indigostiff
                              Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                              I picked this up from Grailed in Australia - shipping was $$, but what an absolute unit this shirt is with its many hues of blue. This is Iron Heart, to me.

                              Pictured, with my 33oz Sosos at 100 wears…

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                                GoodtimeJohnny
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @danno_dub
                                Joined: 27 Mar 2024

                                @danno_dub My indigo Kersey shrank more than my gray one FWIW both washed the same way, but others might have a different experience. A little ironing can go a long way though, and neither shrank to where they won't fit me.

                                last edited by GoodtimeJohnny 24 Feb 2025, 20:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  bluemantra
                                  Haraki san Prodigy
                                  Joined: 19 Feb 2023

                                  can i pull off this size large? mediums sometimes feel to much of a step down in chest and shoulders.

                                  IMG_7011.jpeg

                                  IMG_7012.jpeg

                                  WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

                                  last edited by bluemantra 22 Mar 2025, 02:51 John GaltJ long_john86L W 3 Replies Last reply 22 Mar 2025, 05:14 Reply Quote 9
                                  • John GaltJ
                                    John Galt
                                    啓蒙家
                                    @bluemantra
                                    Joined: 5 Sept 2021

                                    @bluemantra I had the same issue with this shirt and went with the larger size and then soaked and dried it a couple of times increasing the soak and dry temperature each time (not wanting to overshoot the shrink in the initial soak/dry) to shrink it to an almost perfect fit. If going this route, don’t get too aggressive with the heat initially and slowly increase the heat with additional soaks and dries as needed - this shirt definitely shrinks. Good luck!

                                    No one’s happiness but my own is in my power to achieve or to destroy.

                                    last edited by 22 Mar 2025, 05:14 R 1 Reply Last reply 22 Mar 2025, 13:23 Reply Quote 2
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                                      long_john86
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      @bluemantra
                                      Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                                      @bluemantra looks bloody great to me! 👍👍

                                      6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                                      WTB:
                                      IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                                      IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                                      IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

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                                        will6er
                                        @bluemantra
                                        Joined: 17 Feb 2025

                                        @bluemantra Get the large - it will last you longer if you fill out over time...bolded text

                                        last edited by goosehd 22 Mar 2025, 07:52 B 1 Reply Last reply 22 Mar 2025, 14:10 Reply Quote 2
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                                          rydor
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          @John Galt
                                          Joined: 19 Jul 2014

                                          @John-Galt I took my Kersey all the way up in XXXL vs my current UHF of XXL because of how much it shrinks. (I’m a 41” chest, TTS 42, usually medium or large in US sizing). Now, I’m in the “I don’t want a flannel/denim shirt that I can’t put in the dryer” so my sizing is for that and for a vintage fit which is less modern/slim than a lot of people like.

                                          Point being, I agree with that they shrink a lot. And I always suggest erring on the side of “get these even bigger than you think” and if the shirt “fits” before you throw it in the dryer, size up if you think you might ever throw it in the dryer.

                                          last edited by 22 Mar 2025, 13:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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