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    IHSH-102tg - Turquoise/Grey Extra Heavy Cotton Flannel Work Shirt

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    • juwaJ
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      Thanks Max Power!

      What is the general consensus on washing these UHF Shirts? How long is "not washing as long as possible" for most people?

      Mens sane in corpore sano

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      • SeulS
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        I just washed one of my 107s for the first time, to give you an idea…

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        • neph93N
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          @juwa:

          Thanks Max Power!

          What is the general consensus on washing these UHF Shirts? How long is "not washing as long as possible" for most people?

          If you can smell the shirt while you're wearing it then that is quite long enough. If other people can smell the shirt then it's too long, im(not-so-very)ho.

          On a more helpful note, I find that if I rotate my UHF's, air them between wears and use a t-shirt or a-shirt under them, then I can go weeks or even a couple of months without washing. But people's bodies are different, people sweat and smell differently and shirts take up body odour differently. I cannot wear my '68 more than 7 times in a row without it stinking because the fabric doesn't breath like UHF does. All of which is why my initial comment stands. If your shirt starts smelling in the pits, wash it.

          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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          • Max PowerM
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            UHFs seldom really smell. So, if they feel and smell fresh, you must not wash them (although I never really understood the "don't wear as Long as possible" tag). If you wash them just by Hand, they will retain their original look, machine washing might cause some fuzziness (is that a word?).

            @elclintor:

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

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            • GilesG
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              @Max:

              (although I never really understood the "don't wear as Long as possible" tag).

              Nor would I, if that is what it said…..

              But it doesn't.......

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • neph93N
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                @Max:

                UHFs seldom really smell. So, if they feel and smell fresh, you must not wash them (although I never really understood the "don't wear as Long as possible" tag). If you wash them just by Hand, they will retain their original look, machine washing might cause some fuzziness (is that a word?).

                You're obviously not a smelly guy, Max. I obviously am. If I don't rotate my UHF's after about 10-15 wears, they smell of old sweat.

                I don't get that tag, either. At least not on UHF's. I guess it ends up on all shirts but is more relevant for the denim shirts?

                Fuzziness is definitely a thing 😃

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                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • Max PowerM
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                  @Giles:

                  @Max:

                  (although I never really understood the "don't wear as Long as possible" tag).

                  Nor would I, if that is what it said…..

                  But it doesn't.......

                  😞

                  @elclintor:

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

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                  • SeulS
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                    "Wear as long as possible but don't let the fuziness percentage go under 35."

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                      I usually wash my shirts by hand, and I generally follow Mister Freedom's advice:  "Launder when hygiene dictates and common sense prevails".

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                      • neph93N
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                        @Omega:

                        "Launder when hygiene dictates and common sense prevails".

                        Well said, that man.

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                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                        • manufc10M
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                          wash them when they are dirty.

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                          • juwaJ
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                            Haha, thanks for all the great advice, especially from the "wash your shirt if it reeks" contingent!

                            Intuitively and just from initial experience I am with neph93 in that I find rotation btw UHF shirts and giving them plenty of opportunity to air out can extend the "reekless" lifespan by quite a bit.

                            Thanks also to Maxpower for the recommendation to stick to hand wash to retain the original look. Will definitely keep that in mind.

                            Cheers

                            Mens sane in corpore sano

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                            • WinchyW
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                              Small restock.

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                              • BluegrassB
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                                joined the club - just couldn't resist. Usually when they get down to the last one in my size, the resolve breaks.  However, I REALLY do wear the UHFs a lot in the cooler months… and this one does seem pretty special... and I really wanted it.... and...........  😞

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                                • AppfaffA
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                                  Well played Bluegrass!

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                                  • AppfaffA
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                                    My fit definitely tightened up a bit even with a cold soak, line dry, tumble fluff and warm iron haha

                                    I can see this color just getting better and better with every wash!

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                                    • Max PowerM
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                                      It certainly does!

                                      @elclintor:

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

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                                      • BroarkB
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                                        A little warm for this one today but wanted to wear it again.
                                        Down by the lake this morning for some coffee with my girlfriend.

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                                        • AppfaffA
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                                          Very nice!  I like those glasses too!  Are they Persol??

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                                          • BroarkB
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                                            @Appfaff thanks! They are actually the Gelt from Moscot.
                                            I've got a few different styles from them and they're all very nice.

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