Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

[NorthernVictory]

I've seen some denim dipped in indigo and iron oxide. The end result is pretty badass. Is it feasible Iron Heart/Haraki would consider using iron in the future?

[Giles]

Got an image/link?

[NorthernVictory]

Here's one.

http://www.storymfg.com/slow-made-store/0-jeans-unsanforized-indigo-black

[Giles]

I'm not sure exactly what the iron oxide does….In this case the warp gets dipped in indigo and (then?) iron oxide?

[browniemcghee]

I'm going to bring this up again.  I know a few others have mentioned it too. Moleskin.  The stuff is seriously tough, holds up to heavy abuse and ages beautifully.  I would buy an 816 cut in charcoal, chocolate and a dark camel.  I think these would sell.  Perfect work pants in colors that aren't currently offered.  Haraki's take on heavy moleskin would be amazing.

[NorthernVictory]

@Giles:

I'm not sure exactly what the iron oxide does….In this case the warp gets dipped in indigo and (then?) iron oxide?

I'll try to find out for you.

[Giles]

Thank.  I googled and failed…..

[tmg]

@browniemcghee:

I'm going to bring this up again.  I know a few others have mentioned it too. Moleskin.  The stuff is seriously tough, holds up to heavy abuse and ages beautifully.  I would buy an 816 cut in charcoal, chocolate and a dark camel.  I think these would sell.  Perfect work pants in colors that aren't currently offered.  Haraki's take on heavy moleskin would be amazing.

100% agree, back this, and the suggested colours [emoji3]

[Giles]

We're going to do a blanket lined 101J this Fall, that'll have to do for lined denim jackets for this year….....

[hajduk]

G, can it be also a 101J non lined?

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[Giles]

Well, that's coming very soon…..

[hajduk]

Goood!!

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[Giles]

@hajduk

[hajduk]

Thanks my Lord!

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[Seul]

Holy cow - that's a beaut…

[Broark]

I can't wait for the blanket lined and cord collar version.
The unlined is killer as is.

[Cutlasshound]

G, any news on your M-43 liner?

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[bobbin]

Hey Giles - Iron Oxide reacts with certain natural chemicals to turn black. We've used it in our own denim for Story with myroblan flowers (on top of indigo dyed denim) and the results are super. My black jeans fade to indigo, then ecru which feels very gentle.

We've also done it with Kakishibu (this may be more up your alley) and it's worked well. The only downside is the smell with kakishibu - though I understand you can get some now where it's been removed.

Let me know if I can help otherwise. Natural black is a rare but beautiful thing and we aren't greedy at all about sharing.

[mclaincausey]

What a fantastic post,  thanks bobbin. Love the collegiality.

[Hematoma]

@tmg:

@browniemcghee:

I'm going to bring this up again.  I know a few others have mentioned it too. Moleskin.  The stuff is seriously tough, holds up to heavy abuse and ages beautifully.  I would buy an 816 cut in charcoal, chocolate and a dark camel.  I think these would sell.  Perfect work pants in colors that aren't currently offered.  Haraki's take on heavy moleskin would be amazing.

100% agree, back this, and the suggested colours [emoji3]

A clean (ie no buckle) moleskin type 1 or 2 would be incredible