IHW-01 (Melton Wool shirt)

Giles

I don't want to speculate too much, but I imagine there'll be a restock in these before the season's over.

I can't restock what does not exist. The ONLY way I will get any more is if I can force a run into an already maxed out factory - and I seriously do not know if that is possible…..G

gbougard

@Giles:

I can't restock what does not exist. The ONLY way I will get any more is if I can force a run into an already maxed out factory - and I seriously do not know if that is possible…..G

I'd be curious to know more about the annual "industrial" capacity of the factory(ies) used to manufacture IH products:

pants: 634S, 634SR, other models
shirts
jackets

same question with TW

What are the most constraining factors:
lack of fabric deemed adequate for the IH high quality standards
lack of human resources to churn out products

How are those constraints addressed?
can looms be found and started or do those not exist any more and the modern ones are inadequate?
and how much does equipment cost to buy and operate
and how long does it take to train somebody to manufacture IH garment, are there shortages of qualified people and are other brands competing for skilled labor, etc…

questions questions
sorry to bug you Giles but those are very interesting (at least to me)

Jpo1932

@gbougard:

@Giles:

I can't restock what does not exist. The ONLY way I will get any more is if I can force a run into an already maxed out factory - and I seriously do not know if that is possible…..G

I'd be curious to know more about the annual "industrial" capacity of the factory(ies) used to manufacture IH products:

pants: 634S, 634SR, other models
shirts
jackets

same question with TW

What are the most constraining factors:
lack of fabric deemed adequate for the IH high quality standards
lack of human resources to churn out products

How are those constraints addressed?
can looms be found and started or do those not exist any more and the modern ones are inadequate?
and how much does equipment cost to buy and operate
and how long does it take to train somebody to manufacture IH garment, are there shortages of qualified people and are other brands competing for skilled labor, etc…

questions questions
sorry to bug you Giles but those are very interesting (at least to me)

Your not the only one, i'm curious to

Giles

Come on guys, you seriously expect me to answer those questions?

gbougard

Id be seriously interested in those information
then write some business plan, with beautuful looking 5 year projections, raise a gadzillion dollars and expand, expand expand!

Jpo1932

@Giles:

Come on guys, you seriously expect me to answer those questions?

Now that I read it over.. Kind of looks like one of my homework assignments

Giles

We dont want to expand and expand. If we do, we will alienate the very people who have contributed to our success. BUT, this is not a topic for the Melton thread

DougNg

I'm with making this material into a real jacket. I think a garage jacket in this material would be beautiful

Beatle

great…whatever you do with this wool it can only be good...

let's further discuss in IH product ideas..cool

LandoCal126 0

@gbougard:

I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought about was this shirt, and I got this idea:

cut and saw the bottom of the shirt so it looks like a jacket, not a shirt and you got the ultimate jacket.

What do you powers that be think of this?

Not a fan of this. I love the "Short quality of this piece and fitted nature. And isn't the IHW-02 almost here? There is enough Melton Wool going on at the moment. Just my opinion…

nameness

Got mine today. If a tank were a shirt, this would be it. Glad I went with a large for layering…

Omega Man

@nameness:

Got mine today. If a tank were a shirt, this would be it. Glad I went with a large for layering…

What is your normal IH shirt size?

nameness

Medium or large, depending on the shirt.

gbougard

Another idea for this outstanding piece of art: quilt line it so it can be used as a rider's jacket in the winter. By winter, I mean wimpy winter in Paris, not winter in Chicago!

Giles

I think for riding you would want a zip. You could consider the IHW-02 (not quilt lined) in the wool version:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=728.msg26727#msg26727

But Kiya is doing a quilt lined version with ultra heavy cotton flannel outer:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=728.msg27863#msg27863

gbougard

@Giles:

I think for riding you would want a zip. You could consider the IHW-02 (not quilt lined) in the wool version:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=728.msg26727#msg26727

But Kiya is doing a quilt lined version with ultra heavy cotton flannel outer:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=728.msg27863#msg27863

Thanks Giles, I had seen those, but I prefer the plain blue or black color of the 01! That's why I was making this suggestion.

Adammm

Hey guys, a pal of mine who spends a lot of time in japan was kind enough to pick me up this shirt in medium on one of his visits (i think at a Hinoya store). The quality of this shirt is incredible!

It pains me to say however, that the medium might be a tad too small for me. I haven't decided what to do yet , but if i throw this up on ebay would any of you guys be interested? Ive only worn it about 5 times… Just thought id give you guys a heads up as it may be a 'buy it now' kind of auction. Its in navy.

nameness

Adammm - You might want to try selling it via this forum first, you'll probably get more money. Just a suggestion…

Omega Man

You can always put it up in the Buy and Sell section first

Adammm

Thanks for the suggestions guys, If it makes more sense to sell it here im all for it… avoiding ebay whenever possible works better for me!

Alternatively if anybody is willing to swap a medium for a large then let me know (however unlikely)

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IHW-01 (Melton Wool shirt)