Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

6 Oct 2009, 03:57

Two things I could imagine very well.

1. Some nice grey denim. Either something with a really neutral tone or two different models, one with a cold grey and one with a warmer tone.

2. Slim chinos/khakis are quite big now. I could imagine a 16oz superblack material used in a really classic plain front chino cut.

Asp, are you talking about doubling up on the 22oz material on the front part of the legs? I just got a pair of 634SR (awesome). Doubling up on that would definitely yield something that is too uncomfortable and unpractical for normal wear. Sure, if you're a logger or blacksmith, then maybe. But chances are you'd wear leather as a blacksmith and something kevlar reinforced as a logger.

Nice forum, by the way!

Cheers,

Till

Giles · 6 Oct 2009, 07:34

Till, the 634SR denim that you have is much much stiffer than the 634S denim that Asp talked about. But they'd still end up pretty damn thick!

6 Oct 2009, 08:05

Ok, I see. I mean the 634SR material is so thick, my friend was asking me why I was wearing a carpet. No kidding. It is quite comfortable, though. And although temperatures here are around 25C right now, it is not too warm.

One more idea for what to produce next. I would actually like to see some nice shoes or boots to go with the jeans. You know those natural color leather belts and wallets that are all the rage. I really like those. It would be very cool to get some shoes in that kind of leather. A little biker influence wouldn't hurt. I know the Ironhearts like that. At least make them tough enough to be worn for biking. Oh, and while we are at it. Can you imagine a D-pocket biker leather jacket in that color? I've never seen one but I am sure if IH made a limited edition of 500 pieces from horsehide, they could sell those at $1500-2000 a piece. Easily $500 over production cost and that's if you choose only top materials.

Till

Giles · 6 Oct 2009, 08:14

@tfar:

Ok, I see. I mean the 634SR material is so thick, my friend was asking me why I was wearing a carpet. No kidding. It is quite comfortable, though. And although temperatures here are around 25C right now, it is not too warm.

One more idea for what to produce next. I would actually like to see some nice shoes or boots to go with the jeans. You know those natural color leather belts and wallets that are all the rage. I really like those. It would be very cool to get some shoes in that kind of leather. A little biker influence wouldn't hurt. I know the Ironhearts like that. At least make them tough enough to be worn for biking. Oh, and while we are at it. Can you imagine a D-pocket biker leather jacket in that color? I've never seen one but I am sure if IH made a limited edition of 500 pieces from horsehide, they could sell those at $1500-2000 a piece. Easily $500 over production cost and that's if you choose only top materials.

Till

Till,

I wore my 634SR in NY end of September and it got seriously hot around the calves and ankles.

If you are after a natural belt then here is the mother of all belts:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/html/IHB-03.html

6 Oct 2009, 08:32

Oh, yes. Believe me, I've seen it. But can't afford that price tag. There is also another belt I've seen from a German manufacturer made of steerhide that is 8-10mm thick, same color, sand cast brass buckle, half the price. When you have the thickest denim, might as well top it off with the thickest leather. But I do like that belt for sure.

Till

6 Oct 2009, 16:41

I think that a vest in the 634SR material would be pretty cool.

malibuboy · 6 Oct 2009, 17:49

ya know, i have always dug the 1634 jeans in regular black and would love to see another run. they are much softer than my superblacks and the dark regular jeans coloring is a great changeup from the indigos. (if anyone has any old 1634 jeans in a 32 they want to get rid of…let me know!)

also, how bout this as well? flannel lined 634s? for the cooler climates.

more super heavy flannels, more super heavy T's, and more accessories.

what about the MELTON in black and maybe red?

dang!

simon

Giles · 6 Oct 2009, 17:56

@malibuboy:

ya know, i have always dug the 1634 jeans in regular black and would love to see another run. they are much softer than my superblacks and the dark regular jeans coloring is a great changeup from the indigos. (if anyone has any old 1634 jeans in a 32 they want to get rid of…let me know!)

also, how bout this as well? flannel lined 634s? for the cooler climates.

more super heavy flannels, more super heavy T's, and more accessories.

what about the MELTON in black and maybe red?

dang!

simon

Simon, we're doing a Melton in black. You may not have been the first person to think of a lined 634S, watch this space.

G

cecil · 6 Oct 2009, 18:41

First post for me here, Great forum. I, for one, would like to see a short sleeved IH-shirt for those warm summer nights. Also, another more workwear style shirt would be nice to alternate with. Personally I think the chinos idea is great!

Giles · 6 Oct 2009, 18:53

@cecil:

First post for me here, Great forum. I, for one, would like to see a short sleeved IH-shirt for those warm summer nights. Also, another more workwear style shirt would be nice to alternate with. Personally I think the chinos idea is great!

Thanks Cecil. Graet ideas. What fabric would you see the work shirt in?

G

cecil · 6 Oct 2009, 19:05

Preferably chambray or some rough cotton texture. Also, I would like to add a vest of workwear style for us who don´t fit in the Sonny Barger mc style. Perhaps in wool for the winter would be nice!

kiya · 6 Oct 2009, 19:06

I've been wanting short sleeve IH shirts for a while now, and we do get quite a few requests for them actually.

big truck · 8 Oct 2009, 15:15

yes I would be all over a s/s shirt particularly in either the same chambray as the new heavy chambray (red!) or the purple ombre design (need an L in the long sleeve if anybody has one they do not need!)

LandoCal126 0 · 9 Oct 2009, 23:34

I wouldn't mind seeing one or both of these two…

Lined with one of these two or a similar flannel. The IHSH-19
Shaggy Check Western Shirts are the softest I have come across to date.

If not, maybe just the cuffs and or collar? Thank you Haraki San!!!

10 Oct 2009, 03:05

I think that some "Super Blue" jeans- blue with blue stitching, instead of gold, would be cool.

10 Oct 2009, 21:48

Now that is an excellent idea. Super Blue jeans, but make them in natural indigo! Even dye the leather label in natural indigo. Selvedge, of course. Use a bright blue thread for the edge. Use blued steel rivets and blued buttons or even a blued zipper (like blued screws on an expensive watch).

I'd buy that right away. Very cool idea! I love it.

And still some nice chinos would be great.

Till

bove · 10 Oct 2009, 22:56

Would be interested to see what Haraki-san could to with a chore coat. Perhaps in super black, heavy chambray, or some other IH specific fabric.

Also would love to see a heavy black tee with nothing on it.

Giles · 11 Oct 2009, 07:04

We will be releasing a Work Jacket next year.

LandoCal126 0 · 16 Oct 2009, 12:54

@tfar:

Now that is an excellent idea. Super Blue jeans, but make them in natural indigo! Even dye the leather label in natural indigo. Selvedge, of course. Use a bright blue thread for the edge. Use blued steel rivets and blued buttons or even a blued zipper (like blued screws on an expensive watch).

I'd buy that right away. Very cool idea! I love it.

This sounds pretty on point!

Giles · 16 Oct 2009, 13:08

@LandoCal126:

I wouldn't mind seeing one or both of these two…

Lined with one of these two or a similar flannel. The IHSH-19
Shaggy Check Western Shirts are the softest I have come across to date.

If not, maybe just the cuffs and or collar? Thank you Haraki San!!!

LandoCal, We did make a blanket lined indigo 21oz (not the selvedge denim) type III for a while, none left. But at least the concept hase been tested.

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