IHSH-20 Heavy Western Flannel

[mjn221]

Hello,

Can anyone offer any insight into how much an (IHSH-20) in a size (XXL) may shrink after a couple of hot soaks/washes?

…specifically through the (Chest) area?

I'd need at least a good (1/2" inch) through the chest to be confident that an (XXL) would fit correctly.
As well as a good (1/2" - 3/4" inch) in the arm length.

Anybody have one that they've soaked/washed a couple of times and can compare the initial current measurements on theirs to the pre-soak/pre-wash measurements listed here:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/extinct/ihsh-20.html

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[Giles]

I reckon you would get the shrinkage you need with a hot wash…

[Finn666]

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Great pics! I am interested to know how you wash your shirt. Yours looks like it didn't get hairy or get any pills.

[derivative666]

Just received the grey and now the trifecta is complete. It is now time for me to retire. I had a good run.

[Finn666]

fitpics old chap! @derivative666

[derivative666]

Will get em up over the weekend, haven't put the grey on yet

[Max Power]

I would never have thought this would happen, but…I'll own a  Sh 20 soon. Thanks a lot to @browniemcghee

[thomasnunnally]

@Max:

I would never have thought this would happen, but…I'll own a  Sh 20 soon. Thanks a lot to @browniemcghee

You bastard! I really wanted that one! Congrats and if you ever feel the need to part with it, please consider me first!

[madmonday]

curious to see your thoughts @Max Power  as I think you have owned one or two buffalo checks from ironheart

[Max Power]

Be sure that I will do a comparison and review. I even might have my brand new red 72 to compare it with. I tried on Jordan's a few years ago and was pretty impressed by it, to put it mildly.

And yes, if I should feel I need to part, I will consider you @thomasnunnally . (But don't count on that to happen).

[Finn666]

congrats my friend @Max Power …what color way btw.?

[madmonday]

black & red if memory serves me correctly

[Finn666]

memories served you right mate…just saw the already locked fs-thread. thanks

[pillowPANTS]

Just saw a "new with tags" red/blk XXL on ebay. Only $500. Jebus!!

[Arabit]

Are these still the thickest Buffalo Check flannels Iron Heart has made?

[bushmonkey]

thickest = super heavies; IHSH-11

[thomasnunnally]

@bushmonkey:

thickest = super heavies; IHSH-11

Seconded! The 11 is the "thickest" however surprisingly soft. I always found the 20 to feel the most stiff and more armorlike. The newer ones strike me as a sort of hybrid of those qualities.

[Finn666]

yesterday…cookiemonster-time

[Seul]

How accurate is that colour Finn?.. Great pic mate… Love the contrasting stitching...