Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?
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@Giles how about an IHSH-85 with pockets? now that the lighter weight shackets are coming out, maybe the 85 with pockets would fit into the overall aesthetic of the IH line up?
if possible, close-able pockets? I wouldn't so much put my hands in them as I would keep stuff in the pockets. if you've kids or bikes or boats- or even juts tight jeans, extra pockets are great
the standard, smaller (mid-sized I guess) snaps are cool as is too?
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Yes - a Superblack shacket with pocket snaps like the N-1 is an ace idea.
Also, @Giles - is there a reason why no more "hybrid" work/western shackets like the D-01? Or an absolute work shirt shacket with hand pockets? I figured it's because work shirts sell more slowly than westerns, but perhaps there is an aesthetic reason as well.
Cheers,
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@Giles how about an IHSH-85 with pockets? now that the lighter weight shackets are coming out, maybe the 85 with pockets would fit into the overall aesthetic of the IH line up?
if possible, close-able pockets? I wouldn't so much put my hands in them as I would keep stuff in the pockets. if you've kids or bikes or boats- or even juts tight jeans, extra pockets are great
the standard, smaller (mid-sized I guess) snaps are cool as is too?
An 85? That's the Johnny Cash Too Western, no? If so that is a great idea. That was my first IH shirt and I love wearing it as a shacket already. I'd shell out for another one with pockets, no doubt.
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touche!
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Lovin' the ihsh-85 with pockets idea!
Not totally lovin' the pocket snap idea though. On a N-1 or an IHV-05, they're great. On a shirt, there is no need IMO. I now have four IH shirts with pockets and nothing has ever fallen out unless I am laying flat on my back, and even then it doesn't always happen. In those rare cases, I do not believe that pocket snaps would always prevent coins or keys from falling out. The pocket-bags are slanted down-ward slightly, so in normal situations, there is space below the bottom of the pocket opening where coins and keys can collect. But, I would imagine that the snaps would be uncomfortable with such a small pocket opening, i.e. there would be no way to avoid contact with the snaps when your hands are in the pockets, which is all the time for me. On the IHV-05, the pockets are much bigger, so there is plenty of space to put you hands without hitting the snaps all the time. But this is only my perspective, do what you like.
On the work-shirt with pockets, I think the extra stress on the buttons from having keys/hands in the pockets would mean that you will be sewing and re-sewing the buttons when they come loose or fall off. Snaps work great on IH shirts. I'm lovin' the work-shirt cut idea, but I believe a work-shirt with snaps would be best for this purpose.
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Check your PMs.
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@adam313:
Lovin' the ihsh-85 with pockets idea!
Not totally lovin' the pocket snap idea though. On a N-1 or an IHV-05, they're great. On a shirt, there is no need IMO. I now have four IH shirts with pockets and nothing has ever fallen out unless I am laying flat on my back, and even then it doesn't always happen. In those rare cases, I do not believe that pocket snaps would always prevent coins or keys from falling out. The pocket-bags are slanted down-ward slightly, so in normal situations, there is space below the bottom of the pocket opening where coins and keys can collect. But, I would imagine that the snaps would be uncomfortable with such a small pocket opening, i.e. there would be no way to avoid contact with the snaps when your hands are in the pockets, which is all the time for me. On the IHV-05, the pockets are much bigger, so there is plenty of space to put you hands without hitting the snaps all the time. But this is only my perspective, do what you like.
I'll second that
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I see what you mean with the pocket snaps- I'm in agreement, they don't seem necessary
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A purple/black IHTB 01
Or an overdyed version of one of them
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I know it goes against the whole Western/Work idea that Ih focuses on, but I would love another shirt cut to add some variety in mix. Perhaps a western style shirt with buttons, or a single pocket work shirt cut - something that could be easily dressed up for the office crowd - could be good in a very lightweight hickory stripe (perhaps a new color stripe like burgundy or green) or solid herringbone material.
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many moons ago they were going to do an oxford with a button down collar & everything but it went the way of the dingo.
maybe G$ gets enough interest he'll prompt the Bossman. I mean the ihsh 21 would never have been developed if it wasn't for this forum & now it's a staple item.
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The Great White / Big Blue were some of my favorite OG items, because they were seemingly "normal" but packed a BIG Iron Heart style Punch.
This is my opinion, and may not have any merit, but I think a few years ago when the yen was powerful, the cost to western consumers would not have completely justified a seemingly "normal" shirt that would cost ~$300 to the door. It's easy to rationalize the cost for crazy plaids, heavy flannels and stuff no one else is making (like a 17oz western shirt with side pockets), but seeing how the new 147 (short sleeve 5.5oz chambrays) are priced even lower than most companies IH competes in the marketplace with, it seems now something like an oxford, or even a western in a broadcloth material "could" work and be priced competitively even with custom fabrics and IH branded details.
I guess we will see how the new USN style SS moves - if it does well, it may be a turning point for new variations to come.
I love that H is experimenting with lighter weight materials in a plethora of options because it gives people a little more time during the year to rock IH stuff. Heck, the Camp Shorts and Brugundy 147 will probably be my go to summer party kit haha.
