IH-526BJ - 18oz Raw Indigo Type III

[RocknRoll]

This jacket is growing on me daily, but I have sizing issues.

Going by the table, I would prefer the length and arm of an XL, but the width of an L.  Giles' fit pics (wearing an XL) would confirm this - I'm almost as tall as him but don't eat as many pies    so I'm a bit skinnier.

Any ideas how I could get a round this? I'm wondering if getting an XL and trying to stretch the length after soaking might work.

I don't have any other IH jackets to compare.

[SimonQ.]

"on a type III the arms and body have to be too short."

thats the thing and thats why we all wear jackets which looks like they belong to our sons ^^.

and no, you cant stretch it. it even gets worse with washing and when the denim creases as well.

[RocknRoll]

Ha ha!

Yes I know the body is always short on a Type 3, but I'd like the arms to be a decent length.  When I mentioned stretching them, I was more meaning preventing shrinkage after soaking, so they maintain their unsoaked length.

Maybe I'm hoping for something that just ain't gonna happen. If only this jacket had the measurements of the cord type 3, I would be set….

[Morose_Penguin]

I typically fit a small in shirts and jackets. However for my BJ I sized up to a large, purely because I wanted the length in the arms. This was the most important measurement for me in this instance… So if you want more length then I'd recommend sizing up. It may look slightly baggy in the torso, but you always have the option to layer.

I'll sort out a few more recent pics later.

In regards to the jacket itself, it's fantastic and the 18oz denim is one of the most characterful that Iron Heart has released - a really nice slubby texture without being too rough. With great potential for fades.

[RocknRoll]

I'm with you, MP - I just don't feel right if the arms aren't long enough.

Just looking at your fit pics, and it doesn't look too baggy around the body at all. What height are you, sir?

[Morose_Penguin]

Sorry for the late response, erm I can't think of a situation where I've needed to know my exact measurements. Under 6 foot I think, certainly shorter than Giles but taller than Paula. I can't remember having my photo took with either Rafa or Ruedi… But enough rambling, more pics:

[RocknRoll]

That is looking very nice!

You're pretty much the only person keeping this thread alive - keep it up!

[Morose_Penguin]

Thanks RnR. Seems like the weather is cool again today, so I'll be wearing it again.

[Schorsch]

I'd wear mine more often, but the weather is either too hot or rain and storm these days, so expect more updates in autumn.

[Morose_Penguin]

Yep I was too optimistic with my forecasting ability too warm today…

[Concret]

Someone knows how turns the oz. of this jacket after soaking?

[Giles]

About 19oz

[Concret]

Thanks.
I'm trying to decide between this and the 526J.
This would be my winter-layered-jacket(i live in NL). I though the obvious choice it was to take the thicker one, 21oz. But  compare to 19oz., there is not much difference.
Which one have the richer contrast at a long therm?

[Giles]

The IH-526BJ, no question….

[Concret]

Ok, then I think ill go with the 526J, since I want a jacket tha wouldt stay "blue" for longer period of time. Either way, a tough choice.

[Finn666]

any news on a restock?…

[Finn666]

and this thread is in bitter need of some fekking evo pics on one these beauties!

[llvlaglne]

these are being restocked? i thought they're endangered

[Finn666]

@llvlaglne:

these are being restocked? i thought they're endangered

well dunno…just thought I should ask since I'm after a denim type III (since today ).,.

[7tacos]

Once you get one, you'll wonder why it wasn't the very first thing you bought from IH.  Don't go too trim, though, unless you plan on getting two or three.