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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    IHSH-101-TG - Turquoise/Grey Ultra Heavy Cotton Flannel Western Shirt

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    • Max PowerM
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      ^but weren't all previous UHFs made of the same cotton? I feel like the fabric gets a bit rougher with wear & washing, maybe that's why the new one feels softer.

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      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      • S
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        Are the others Aspero cotton? I thought that yarn was specific to these.

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        • neph93N
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          @Surf:

          Are the others Aspero cotton? I thought that yarn was specific to these.

          No, I think that's used in all of them. Giles has written a note on somewhere here.

          I also believe the UHF's have been produced at a number of different factories. Different looms may account for the different hand on different shirts. Haraki-san owns some factories, or has invested in them, but has a number of smaller, single loom gigs that he likes to use. That is my understanding anyway. Giles will be able to give a precise explanation.

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          • Max PowerM
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            Had to return my XL to get me XXL…The Xl measured the same as my shrunken down SH72, so I thought it would be safer to size up and shrink it down (which I'm currently doing). It's clear today I'm lacking a good photographer.

            @elclintor:

            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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              Looking boss ;)!

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              • GilesG
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                All UHF's are Aspero cotton.  We lost contact with the guy who wove them for us for a while, Haraki chased him down at another mill after I begged.  So the early version are woven on a different loom in a different mill, but using the same Yarn composition….

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                • cadenceC
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                  @Max Power that makes me nervous about the sizing. How much should these shrink? I have never owned an iron heart shirt and have not yet been home to try it on. The girlfriend says it's about a half inch bigger in all lengths than a favorite flannel of mine. I really hope I don't have to return mine. Getting an XL will be a challenge.

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                  • Max PowerM
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                    My 72 shrunk about 0,5" in the Arms and shoulder, maybe a bit more. I Expect the Same here. But you just so cold washes or wash by hand it will be ok. The extra 0,5" are probably necessary because of the Heavy fabric.

                    Edit: the 101TG seems also to have shrunken around 0,5" in most dimensions.

                    @elclintor:

                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                    • Max PowerM
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                      Post wash. I think I'll need another hot wash, but we're getting there. The shoulders are perfect and would have been to small on XL in the long run
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                      @elclintor:

                      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                      • T.J.T
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                        How hot did you wash them? 60 degrees?

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                        • GilesG
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                          Haraki has managed to remake some of the original run so that they are perfect..We will be get a spread of missing sizes…..

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                          • neph93N
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                            @Giles:

                            Haraki has managed to remake some of the original run so that they are perfect..We will be get a spread of missing sizes…..

                            Looks like I'm doomed to buy one of these 😃 I was beaten to the punch by The Recall and I managed to resist The Second Coming through sheer power of will. But I fear The Resurrection is going to be impossible to ignore.

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                            • BloodnThunderB
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                              My resolve is waning!  I need two volunteers to buy the last two smalls before I break.

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                              • BluegrassB
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                                @BloodnThunder:

                                My resolve is waning!  I need two volunteers to buy the last two smalls before I break.

                                What he said… Resistance is futile.  😢

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                                • Max PowerM
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                                  @thomas01:

                                  How hot did you wash them? 60 degrees?

                                  No, 40. There will be more shrinkage at 60 degrees.

                                  @elclintor:

                                  > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                  • cadenceC
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                                    Finally got to try my shirt on. (I was out of town, but it arrived last Monday). It fits perfect right now, but I'm concerned about washing it. If I lose any length in the body or arms, it may be unwearable. Of course, there aren't any XL's remaining so I may be stuck with my decision or need to buy from Self Edge if they ever get it. Any thoughts?

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                                    • BloodnThunderB
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                                      Fits great.  I'd say anymore than 1/4" loss in the sleeves and they'd be too short for my liking.  Same goes for length, spot on at the moment.  Personally wouldn't want to lose more than 1/2".  If you lose an inch in length I think it will still be very wearable as long as you're comfortable with more of a Flat Head type length.

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                                      • 4c4
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                                        ^^ Wear as long as possible without washing then wash cold and all should be fine.

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                                        • BluegrassB
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                                          I've done exactly what 4c said with my ultra heavies and also got very minimal shrinkage - quick cycle cold wash, put it on wet and move around a bit to shape it, and put it on a hanger/air dry.

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @cadence:

                                            Finally got to try my shirt on. (I was out of town, but it arrived last Monday). It fits perfect right now, but I'm concerned about washing it. If I lose any length in the body or arms, it may be unwearable. Of course, there aren't any XL's remaining so I may be stuck with my decision or need to buy from Self Edge if they ever get it. Any thoughts?

                                            Yeah, it seems westerns have been coming up just a little smaller, judging by forum consensus. It's perfect for me 🙂

                                            Your fit is great. Like the guys say, no shrinkage with a 30/40 wash with low/no spin cycle. Also, no tumble dry. If in doubt, hand wash in lukewarm water and you'll be fine!

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