IH-805 - 21oz Indigo Selvedge Denim Double Knee Overalls

[trail and arrow]

jeah, another disciple in the BROTHERHOOD OF BIB.
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6655.msg367824#msg367824

i sized down from 38 to 36 as well and am very happy with it.
could probably have gotten away with a 34 as well.

the downside of sizing down could be,
depending on your physic,
that the actual bib of the overall
can turn out a bit too short.

[Redneck]

To all IH-805 owners: Have you experienced any shrinking in the waist when soaking or washing them?

[trail and arrow]

the overall shrinks down a bit after washing but stretches back after the first hour of wear.

[Redneck]

Thank you!

[Jeansman]

Some evo on my 805s. Worn for garden work, some quite hard and messy - the faded patch on my right thigh happening while pushing my garden tractor and coming into contact with the spinning muddy wheels.

[Anesthetist]

Those look great!

[Jeansman]

@Anesthetist Thanks. Yes, they are great.

[Giles]

Restock in about 10 days time…

[Giles]

Restocked…...

[Jeansman]

@Giles:

Restocked…...

Have you yet heard from @trail and arrow ?

[Graeme]

He's already got a pair, don't think that @indigo bitch will let him have another!

[Jeansman]

@Graeme ….I've already got a pair, too, and I know I'm not allowed another pair! But mine are wearing and fading fast and I didn't think I could wait for another 12 months! Mine are quite snug so I did contemplate getting a 32 but thought better of it.

[jadechacko]

the overalls on top are from the last run.  Notice any differences?…..about 5"  shorter on the double knee.  Did I get an odd pair or did the pattern get changed? Also, the cut or sizing seems larger.  I dont think these shrink that much.

[Giles]

Interesting.  Thank you.  I had not noticed that.  I'll check it out with Haraki….Is it a problem?

[jadechacko]

Well.  I definately think they look better with a longer double knee and the slimmer cut, but i didn't notice this for awhile until I hemmed them; and since I have been wearing my other overalls not this new pair.

[Jeansman]

Mine have also got the short double-knee. I'll check whether it actually covers my knee later. I hadn't noticed anything different with the fit - but then I didn't notice the shorter double knee either lol.

[Graeme]

The IH-812 overalls have the shorter knee reinforcement too. It looks a similar length to the pair of new 805s, above.

I'm at the longer end of the leg spectrum, and the position is fine for me. I'd guess that the 805s would suit. Someone on the stumpier end of would have their knees further up, and so they should be fine.

[Giles]

So, this is the story.

When we started making the duck overalls we made the double knees shorter.  When we remade the denim version, we decided to make the double knees shorter on them too.

Haraki forgot to tell me,  sorry.

[jadechacko]

thanks  G.  It's all good.  Just something I noticed the other day comparing the two.  Best overalls period.

[jadechacko]

My Favorite IH item is the 805s. I like a personal touch…so i hem my jeans/overalls by hand.  I know i know it's a bit much.