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IHSH-85- The Johnny Cash Too - Superblack 12oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt

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    DrBabyhorse
    Joined: 28 Dec 2012

    That's what I've read but if it doesn't shrink enough I'll be in the same situation and unable to return it. How did you wash yours?

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      JCMx800
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 20 Sept 2012

      With water and some other shirts in a washing machine. At home I can measure my xl

      Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
      XXX

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        DrBabyhorse
        Joined: 28 Dec 2012

        I just reread your posts. How much do you think the arms and p2p measurements changed?

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          DrBabyhorse
          Joined: 28 Dec 2012

          Haha ok. Thanks JCM.

          last edited by 12 Sept 2014, 13:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            JCMx800
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 20 Sept 2012

            @DrBabyhorse
            P2P: 22.9" -> 22.5"
            Sleeve: 26.5 -> 25.2" (don´t know if I measured right?!?!?)


            And the hem:

            Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
            XXX

            last edited by 12 Sept 2014, 15:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Omega Man
              Haraki san Student
              Joined: 15 Jul 2010

              Hot wash and tumble dry may work.  But the shirt was made slightly bigger initially to accomodate the shrinkage, it may be a wash.  If you are still concern, I think you should return it (…..I know it is difficult).  Otherwise, you will be stuck with a shirt that you can't wear comfortably.  IH64 is altogether a different beast, some larger sizes are gone already, hope you will be able to get one.

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                DrBabyhorse
                Joined: 28 Dec 2012

                Thanks for the advice. I went with the hot wash (returning the shirt wasn't going to happen) and I'm pleased with the results. The length overall and in the arms is much better and I think the p2p shrunk almost a half inch (it's right around 24 now).

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                  Winchy
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                  Restocked. Large and XL now available.

                  last edited by 19 Sept 2014, 13:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    JCMx800
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                    @DrBabyhorse:

                    Thanks for the advice. I went with the hot wash (returning the shirt wasn't going to happen) and I'm pleased with the results. The length overall and in the arms is much better and I think the p2p shrunk almost a half inch (it's right around 24 now).

                    Very cool!!!

                    Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                    XXX

                    last edited by 19 Sept 2014, 16:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      neph93
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      I bought this as my first IH shirt and thought I'd share my experiences with sizing/washing in case others can benefit.

                      As it was my first shirt I sought some general advice both here and directly from @Madame Buttonfly . In addition I measured a couple of Nudie shirts I own that fit well. Based on all of this I was faced with a choice between XXL (which would fit over the shoulders but be a little roomy elsewhere), or XL which would be the best fit P2P but potentially small over the shoulders. I opted for the XXL given that some shrinkage could be expected and that shirts that are tight over the shoulders can look rubbish and be uncomfortable.

                      When the shirt arrived I was impressed with the fabric and construction. The hardware was also excellent. The fit left a little to be desired however. The shoulders fit fine but the shirt was too wide P2P, and in the waist and very long as well in the arms, but especially in the body. More so than expected. To cap the disappointment, the XL was sold out and returns from Norway would be a pain in the ring.

                      So the only thing to do was to give it a wash and see what happened. I took measurements before the wash, The shirt had not been worn other than for 2 minutes to ascertain fit, so the measurements were "from the box". Using the IH approved measuring method I got these results in CM (the listed measurements from the website are in brackets):

                      P2P - 60,5 (59,9)
                      Arm - 69,2 (68,6)
                      Shoulder - 50,1 (49,3)
                      Length - 81,2 (80)

                      So the shirt seemed consistently (although only marginally) bigger than the listed measurements. Either that or my measuring consistently sucks. For the wash I used the machine on 60 degrees, with a low spin cycle and no tumbling. I also didn't bother with soap or detergent as the shirt hadn't been worn. I let it hang dry. The measurements post wash:

                      P2P - 59,1
                      Arm - 67
                      Shoulder - 48,2
                      Length - 78

                      So all in all some pretty decent shrinkage. The end result is also a shirt that fits really well (thank the gods!). It'll be interesting to see how much it stretches with wear, but regardless that will be stretch caused by my body so will only affect areas that need it. I'd like to point out that although the shrinkage appears negligible (-1,4 P2P, -2,2 Arm, -1,9 Shoulder, -3,2 Length) the overall effect on the fit is very noticeable. The other lesson learnt was that listed measurements can vary somewhat from what you get. That's not a criticism, but is useful to know.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        sabergirl
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                        Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                        Glad it's going to work out for you!  You may get a little more shrinkage with a tumble-dry, if you want.

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                          neph93
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                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                          @sabergirl:

                          Glad it's going to work out for you!  You may get a little more shrinkage with a tumble-dry, if you want.

                          Thanks  🙂 I don't think I want anymore shrink, also according to the washing guidelines on here tumble drying can create some unfortunate marks on the Superblack fabrics?

                          “Some of those that work forces
                          Are the same that burn crosses”

                          • Virginia Woolf
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                            sabergirl
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                            'tis true about the marks.  My superblack jeans have had a whitish line or two when I take them out of the dryer.  The marks do rub off eventually though.

                            last edited by 21 Sept 2014, 17:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              DrBabyhorse
                              Joined: 28 Dec 2012

                              That's pretty much the same experience I had with the XXXL. I'm glad it worked out for you too.

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                                neph93
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                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                @sabergirl that's good to know, I picked up a couple after the wash, nothing dramatic though. @DrBabyhorse I read your posts initially. They helped. Thought it would be interesting to document it.

                                “Some of those that work forces
                                Are the same that burn crosses”

                                • Virginia Woolf
                                last edited by 21 Sept 2014, 18:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • Madame ButtonflyM
                                  Madame Buttonfly
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                  Thanks very much @neph93!  Delighted to learn you got the shrinkage you needed, and it’s extremely helpful that you documented exactly what happened with the shirt.

                                  🙂

                                  AKA Mrs G

                                  last edited by 22 Sept 2014, 09:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    neph93
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                                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                    @Madame Buttonfly Thank you for the help!  Of course, if you want me to thoroughly test and document any other products, feel free to send me some clothes  😉 😉 😉

                                    “Some of those that work forces
                                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                                    • Virginia Woolf
                                    last edited by 22 Sept 2014, 10:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Winchy
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                      An XL is now available.

                                      last edited by 19 Nov 2014, 15:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Surf Monkey
                                        Joined: 21 Jan 2015

                                        Purchased the -85 from the Web site today. Got the L. I wash everything in cold, so I'm feeling confident based on the measurements that this will be a perfect fit even after some shrinkage from the soak. I've been lusting after the -85 for some time now. This is a welcome addition to my IH collection!

                                        last edited by 21 Jan 2015, 08:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Aetas
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                                          Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                                          IH-85 and a 92! Great combo @Surf Monkey

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