We know you love IH, but where do you think we can improve?
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IH against mobile-phone fades.
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I bet I know why too…
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It's obvious isn't, it's always about functionality on a motorcycle, in this case you don't loose the contents of your pockets while seated…
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UES have huge pockets at first i liked it but now it feels a little wrong. Think IH have it right.
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It's the opposite for me. Every time I switch back to UES I love the pocket openings, sturdy bags and the roomy sizing. I get the motorcycle aspect, but think it adds to the functionality if pockets can be actually used.
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From a motorcycling perspective,,and being an old school biker meself,,could any of the jackets be made up to accept C.E.approved body armour,,like a kind of zip in back protector,,or even zip in elbow protectors,,heck why not make a Kevlar lined/reinforced hoodie,,,just my biker type input
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^thats a good idea. I don't ride but know many people who would jump at it.
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Regarding the motorcycle functionality thing, I totally get (and respect) that Iron Heart began as a motorcycle clothing company, and thus functionality while riding a motorcycle is an integral part of the identity of the company. That being said, the customer base has diversified quite a bit in the last few years, and I'd venture that a sizeable portion of the current customer base do not ride motorcycles. I would imagine that there are certain items that the motorcycle contingent have no interest in, and others that are nearly universally popular with them (in my mind, I see the 555/633/301 cuts being an example of the former, and the 634 cut being an example of the latter, although I may be wrong). If this is indeed the case, perhaps there are some items that could stray a bit from the motorcycle-centric elements and allow for slight tweaks to certain things like pocket size and placement, sleeve width and length, etc…
Of course that puts us back to the "new cuts" conundrum.
Seriously, though, it's amazing that you guys can are even asking us for input. This is one of the many things that make IH such a great company.
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It would be nice if every shirt and jacket came in each size, and if IHUK got at least one of each size, XS-XXXL (or whatever). It seems kind of random which items get made in XS and which ones don't. And then sometimes IHUK doesn't stock XS in a particular item, as with the M65 this season. This is frustrating for smaller dudes like me. (Might be frustrating for large guys on the other end as well, I'm not sure). If IH consistently made XS I'd buy more IH jackets for sure.
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Regarding the motorcycle functionality thing, I totally get (and respect) that Iron Heart began as a motorcycle clothing company, and thus functionality while riding a motorcycle is an integral part of the identity of the company. That being said, the customer base has diversified quite a bit in the last few years, and I'd venture that a sizeable portion of the current customer base do not ride motorcycles. I would imagine that there are certain items that the motorcycle contingent have no interest in, and others that are nearly universally popular with them (in my mind, I see the 555/633/301 cuts being an example of the former, and the 634 cut being an example of the latter, although I may be wrong). If this is indeed the case, perhaps there are some items that could stray a bit from the motorcycle-centric elements and allow for slight tweaks to certain things like pocket size and placement, sleeve width and length, etc…
Of course that puts us back to the "new cuts" conundrum.
Seriously, though, it's amazing that you guys can are even asking us for input. This is one of the many things that make IH such a great company.
I think Giles (or someone else) has mentioned in the past that, within Japan, IH is still recognized as pretty much a rider's company. Only in the West is it more of a fashion brand. That doesn't mean more products can't be produced exclusively for non-riders, but that would have to be limited in my opinion (you still want to keep in line with a brand's identity). Maybe Triple Works can be expanded with less of a riding focus?
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I'd like to see YKK zippers dropped from the line up. I know they're strongly functional and of a high grade within YKK's gamut, so highly unlikely, however, I'd like to see other zippers. Maybe a pet peeve of mine, but a non-YKK zippers help sway me to purchases. It shows a blend of form and function, not just one or the other. I'd happily pay a few extra dollars for something without the YKK zipper.
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Giles,
Can it be possible for IHUK, to have human ressources in a near future to propose denim repairs on any IH products? Buttons, holes…full range of repairs. Level SE repairs or IHJP.
I tried here in Europe, Denim Doc...few ones...nice people, contact. But patches is used and you have to call them, explain every single details, pay an amount included shipping rate quiet big...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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^Agreed! I've got a couple pair to send your way for repairs as soon as ya'll are ready.
