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    IHSH-156 - Burgundy or Charcoal Ultra Heavy Plain Flannel Western

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    • ManticoreM
      Manticore
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      My Charcoal XL arrived today and it fits snug through the shoulders with a very thin merino t-shirt underneath and the upper forearm is a little tight. I could probably use another 0.5-1 inch in the shoulders/chest and the same in the sleeve width. The  overall length, sleeve length and waist are spot on though.

      I understand that the length will shrink through washing but what about the rest and how much should I expect - shoulders, chest, sleeves, etc.? Do they stretch back out with wear?

      Not sure if I should keep or exchange it for an XXL… will depend on feedback to the shrink/stretch questions. Help me Obi-Wan!

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      • Max PowerM
        Max Power
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        The shirt should shrink if you wash or hot in the machine. Depending on how hot you go you'll see more or less shrinkage.(got it on my 101 TG). Up to almost a size with very hot washing. But it's not going to stretch a lot. So, if it's tight in some areas I'd size up and control the shrinkage of the XXL by going slowly hotter until it's right.

        @elclintor:

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

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        • ManticoreM
          Manticore
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          @Max:

          The shirt should shrink if you wash or hot in the machine. Depending on how hot you go you'll see more or less shrinkage.(got it on my 101 TG). Up to almost a size with very hot washing. But it's not going to stretch a lot. So, if it's tight in some areas I'd size up and control the shrinkage of the XXL by going slowly hotter until it's right.

          Thank you. I will size up to XXL.

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          • neph93N
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            Tough one. It won't really shrink with a 30c wash. But if you're unhappy with the fit now and you're anything like me, you won't wear it.

            Also any shrinkage will be proportionally more noticeable in the length than the arm, chest and shoulders.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
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            • ManticoreM
              Manticore
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              @neph93:

              Tough one. It won't really shrink with a 30c wash. But if you're unhappy with the fit now and you're anything like me, you won't wear it.

              Also any shrinkage will be proportionally more noticeable in the length than the arm, chest and shoulders.

              Absolutely correct - it will just languish in the closet.

              Kiya at SE got back to me and basically said the same thing - I need to move up a size.

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              • georgeelG
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                I was fine with the (very) hot wash because I sized up one. I did so because my TTS was sold out.
                When I got the shirt I wore it the first time, then I asked Paps: "Hot wash or back to Giles?"
                "Wash", she said. So I did, and now I'm fine.

                IH-888S-142OD

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                • Max PowerM
                  Max Power
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                  A souvenir from my visit in Gosport. The colour looks brilliant in reality and I think the measurements will be perfect after a few hot washes (which will probably lead to nice aging as well).

                  @elclintor:

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

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                  • S
                    sabergirl
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                    Can't wait to break out my cpo, again! Looks great on you, Max

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                    • Jordonf9J
                      Jordonf9
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                      Wish I had a burgundy….one of the best colors ever.

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                      • N
                        Niro
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                        Max has made me seriously think about getting one, such a nice deep rich colour.

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                        • Max PowerM
                          Max Power
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                          @Jordonf9 & @Niro I won't tell you not to do it - I love mine. A new UHF always eases the pain of summer coming to an end.

                          @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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                            @Max:

                            A new UHF always eases the pain of summer coming to an end.

                            You mean "It adds to the EXUBERANT AMOUNT OF JOY one experiences when that foul fuck of a season comes to end"?..

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                            • GilesG
                              Giles
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                              Had an Austrian customer visit us last night for a BBQ and this morning for shopping.  Well, he and the fam are on the way to holiday in Scotland, so of course Gosport is on the way  🙂 :)…...His wife walked out with a Burgundy IHSH-157

                              "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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                              • SeulS
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                                @Giles:

                                on the way to holiday in Scotland, so of course Gosport on on the way  🙂 :)…...

                                😃

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                                • Jordonf9J
                                  Jordonf9
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                                  I love the two UHF I have. I can't justify getting another stellar piece of IH. I def have enough to make daily wear a truly enjoyable decision.

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                                  • N
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                                    well the burgundy is now on my list, but since I already picked up the purple ombre and piggy UHFs this summer, the upcoming shirt releases are priority.

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                                    • rocketR
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                                      another echo to @Max Power and in person shopper…

                                      The pics don't to justice to it, such a great shirt... will be my to go for on FALLnel day...

                                      rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                      It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                      R.I.P. Geo

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                                      • Max PowerM
                                        Max Power
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                                        Great purchase! Mine could benefit from a hot wash (very long sleeves), but I feel like it's too early - the feel and smell of a new UHf is something else.

                                        @elclintor:

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

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                                        • rocketR
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                                          ha, yeah know what you mean… going for the same  😉

                                          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                          It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                          R.I.P. Geo

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                                          • ChapC
                                            Chap
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                                            @Giles:

                                            Had an Austrian customer visit us last night for a BBQ and this morning for shopping.  Well, he and the fam are on the way to holiday in Scotland, so of course Gosport is on the way  🙂 :)…...His wife walked out with a Burgundy IHSH-157

                                            … and is very happy with it, wears it almost every day now.

                                            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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