The Strike Gold
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Yes, my black sweat shrunk about an inch in chest and length.
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Have you noticed getting noticeably fluffier with wear?
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I haven't noticed a difference, but it's only been a month or so.
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So I have been reading up on strike gold sweats and it seems they can really shrink… for example: this add on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Strike-Gold-Heavy-Loopwheeled-Sweatshirt-Crewneck-Real-Mccoys-Buzz-Rickson-/221365498434?pt=US_Mens_Sweats_Hoodies&hash=item338a697242) says they are selling a medium with 21 inch arms?!?!? Self edge says arms on the medium measure 27 inches before shrinkage… so would I be able to stretch my sweatshirt back out to over 25 inches if it shrunk 6 inches from 27.7 inches to 21.7 inches? Did the seller on eBay do something less than smart for care or do they really shrink this much?
I really want to order one today, but need a little over 25 inches for my arms. So any help figuring this out would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Self edge measurements are wrong. Are you a medium?
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Get a large. The scuttlebutt is these mofos can shrink significantly. And I even read somewhere the newer ones can do so unevenly.
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I have a medium and it's a trim fit. I wash it and I have to sell. I wear large in iron heart usually. Sometimes medium. My large SG tee is as tight as I'll take in a tee and I had to go XL in their flannel. They are generally TINY.
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I would get a large if I were you 4c. If you want a true vintage and short fit (which looks best) just get it slim and stretch it back.
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IH is a whole other ball game in terms of fit and shrinkage. I have a 40 IH that's plenty roomy. I don't wear 40 in anything but my deck jacket. I have a 38 IH that is a trim fit. It is the only 38 I have.
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These are so good….I'm not sure if they changed the way they're made or not. I asked Casey straight up and he said definitely not....well see after a few months!
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Literally shrink 3" in the length….pretty crazy.
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Jeez SG!
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I've just washed mine in hot in the washer, haven't decided if I want to dry it in the dryer. I probably won't as it's plenty short as it is…
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Thanks man! The strange thing is while every aspect shrinks a little, it seems like the length shrinks significantly more. No clue why.
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Raged of late in the 3105s to the extent that a premature second wash (after an initial soak) was needed. I think it actually helped. The worn areas are so soft too. Love this denim, and can't wait for the heavier UHR 634S in my future.
