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    IHW-01 (Melton Wool shirt)

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    • DougNgD
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      I just got mine…doesn't seem to itch at all...

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        DrPat
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        @DougNg:

        I just got mine…doesn't seem to itch at all...

        Not even on the inside of your elbows?  I always wear a long sleeve shirt underneath.

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        • GilesG
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          @DrPat:

          @DougNg:

          I just got mine…doesn't seem to itch at all...

          Not even on the inside of your elbows?  I always wear a long sleeve shirt underneath.

          I wear mine over a Tee all the time, no itchiness for me.  G

          "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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          • BeatleB
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            every skin has a different level of sensitivity…I can't even wear a cashmere beanie without itching my forehead...

            We can do anything

            http://bybeatle.com

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              @Beatle:

              every skin has a different level of sensitivity…I can't even wear a cashmere beanie without itching my forehead...

              Did you try a rather fatty moisturizer, e.g Neutrogena Handcream? You could also sew a silk or leather hat band to the inside of the cashmere beanie, just where the front is. The back will still stretch enough. At least that way you can keep your head warm. Or do fleece beanies work?

              Till

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              • BeatleB
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                Yeah - I already use the mentioned products (melkfett aka vaseline and super fat facial cream - ) and yes,fleece products work the best…

                We can do anything

                http://bybeatle.com

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                • GilesG
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                  Restock of these in Large.  We now have a few L and a few XXL left…G

                  "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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                    Giles, I don't know if this topic has been covered – but what's the best way to wash these Wool Meltons ?

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                    • BeatleB
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                      I don't know if Giles agrees - but I would suggest a cold hand wash

                      We can do anything

                      http://bybeatle.com

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                      • GilesG
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                        @Beatle:

                        I don't know if Giles agrees - but I would suggest a cold hand wash

                        I'd go cold or luke warm.  G

                        "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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                          The tag says to dry clean it.

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                          • GilesG
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                            This is Haraki;s advice:

                            "Yes, warm water  and gentle  soap and gently put it dry !"

                            "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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                              Thank God because anything that says "Dry Clean Only" is a clothing item I'd not purchase. I'm too busy in my life to add "Dry Cleaner" on my list to things to do – especially for something I'd wear often.

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                                A few more pics of me in the Melton:

                                Home for Christmas

                                On the Reeperbahn in Hamburg

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                                  DrPat, I like the way you're wearing a shirt underneath – using the Wool Melton as a shirt jacket. I don't prefer that on me, I prefer a snugger fit...but it looks cool on you. The most I'll wear under any of my IH tops is a t-shirt or a banyan.

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                                    True Reeperbahn photo. Real ghetto. Tuff stuff. Shirt looks good.

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      @shubharamani:

                                      DrPat, I like the way you're wearing a shirt underneath – using the Wool Melton as a shirt jacket. I don't prefer that on me, I prefer a snugger fit...but it looks cool on you. The most I'll wear under any of my IH tops is a t-shirt or a banyan.

                                      I think the original idea for the Melton was to wear as an overshirt…which is why it's looser than other IH shirts...I also wear my melton over a button down many times

                                      For instance, my Hickory Stripe and my Viyella fit perfectly over a tshirt...the Heavy Flannel and the Melton is considerably looser on me...enough so that I could wear a cashmere hoodie underneath it this weekend. All four are size L

                                      You might want to size down if you're going to wear it as an actual shirt

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        I just looked on the Iron Heart Japan website and the Melton sizing is exactly like the quilted Chambray I already have. I love the way the Quilted Chambray XS fits me, but you're right DougNg – it's a tad looser than the Heavy Black Denim. And they've also stretched out with wear, but I'm still thrilled with them. If the sizing chart on the website is correct, then I believe I'll be happy with the way the XS Melton fits me -- even as a shirt (not a shirt jacket). Giles, do you have any opinions about this ?

                                        http://www.ironheart.jp/products/Tops.html

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                                          The Melton is the same size as all my IH shirts (Medium).  I can easily fit a button-up or thin IH flannel underneath.  The Heavy Ombre and Super Heavy Flannel are a bit more difficult to wear underneath because the cuffs of the Melton are not much wider than the cuffs of either of these.  There is no problem fitting the chest of the heavier shirts underneath.  I also wear the Melton with only a thin long-sleeve t-shirt underneath.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            I typically wear the Melton over a T.  It works just fine.  I can wear it over a heavy chambray and that also works.  Before I took delivery of the Meltons, I asked Haraki if I could wear one over a chambray, he said "no they are the same size", he was suprised when in fact, I could

                                            "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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