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IHSH-172-BLK - Black Waffle Work Shirt

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    manufc10
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    Joined: 14 Mar 2015

    @Appfaff:

    Thanks @neph93 - I also love how work shirts can be made to look like a tailored dress shirt. This one has a nice length to it, and the roomy opening creates a nice sleek look. I usually stay away from lightweight fabrics in workshirts since I do not like the inevitable "button-pull" along the placket, but the sizing worked so that the shoulder and arms are not baggy, but the best and "belly" area are not too fitted.

    @manufc10 - thanks dude - my wife was kind enough to let me go a bit crazy during the SE sale this weekend lol Can't really attest to how breathable the material is, but my guess is quite. It has larger waffles than the indigo (per a post i read earlier in the thread) which means the fabric is not quite as dense. It feels great on, substantial but not "heavy."  Compared to an oxford it's quite heavy, but compared to other IH shirts, it's light lol

    Did you end up sizing up to an XXL?

    last edited by 7 Sept 2017, 18:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Appfaff
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 11 Oct 2013

      @manufc10 - I did - I went XXL on all the new gear. Westerns/UHFs I usually size up anyways, and the measures for the 172 were a little too snug in XL - especially with the stretchy material - glad I did. I feels comfy over the 1610, and could probably work over my IHTB-06 if needed. I think the solid black would look killer over the reed/white stripe of the 06.

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        Cutlasshound
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        Joined: 28 Oct 2013

        @Appfaff:

        @manufc10 - I did - I went XXL on all the new gear. Westerns/UHFs I usually size up anyways, and the measures for the 172 were a little too snug in XL - especially with the stretchy material - glad I did. I feels comfy over the 1610, and could probably work over my IHTB-06 if needed. I think the solid black would look killer over the reed/white stripe of the 06.

        Looks great bro! Ditto re volume of indigo shirts!!!

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        I ain't got time to bleed.

        last edited by 7 Sept 2017, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Appfaff
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          Joined: 11 Oct 2013

          Thanks dude!

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          last edited by 7 Sept 2017, 23:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Cfk87
            Joined: 25 Jun 2014

            Hell yeah Adam that looks great! I have it as well and think the weight is perfect. I got the xxxl for the shoulder width and warm washed/dried it and got the bit of shrink I wanted. Great choice it fits like it was made for you! @Appfaff

            last edited by 8 Sept 2017, 02:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Appfaff
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              Joined: 11 Oct 2013

              Thanks so much dude! @Cfk87 It's an awesome shirt for sure!  Excited to get some wear out of it this fall!

              last edited by 8 Sept 2017, 03:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                manufc10
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                Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                Yeah @Appfaff you've about pushed me to pick one of these up.

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                  Appfaff
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                  Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                  You won't be disappointed!

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                    Appfaff
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                    Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                    Waffle + 21oz

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                      den1mhead
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                      Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                      ^ C R I S P ^

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                        Appfaff
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                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                        It's a beaut for sure!  And yes, the fabric is quite crispy lol

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                        last edited by 8 Sept 2017, 22:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Appfaff
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                          Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                          Seriously digging the uniqueness of this shirt.

                          It's a warm day today and it feels great

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                          last edited by 21 Sept 2017, 14:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            tangfj
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                            Joined: 7 Nov 2017

                            @Cfk87:

                            Hell yeah Adam that looks great! I have it as well and think the weight is perfect. I got the xxxl for the shoulder width and warm washed/dried it and got the bit of shrink I wanted. Great choice it fits like it was made for you! @Appfaff

                            Approx how much shrink did you get out of the shirt?  I just got an XXL from SE since I was afraid the XL would be too small for me in the shoulders and waist…  The XXL I have could benefit from a shrink but wasn't sure how much these would shrink up... probably need it to shrink close to a half size... better to keep the XXL or try out XL?

                            ISO: IHSH-170 or IHSH-193 in size XXL

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                              tangfj
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                              Joined: 7 Nov 2017

                              @tangfj:

                              @Cfk87:

                              Hell yeah Adam that looks great! I have it as well and think the weight is perfect. I got the xxxl for the shoulder width and warm washed/dried it and got the bit of shrink I wanted. Great choice it fits like it was made for you! @Appfaff

                              Approx how much shrink did you get out of the shirt?  I just got an XXL from SE since I was afraid the XL would be too small for me in the shoulders and waist…  The XXL I have could benefit from a shrink but wasn't sure how much these would shrink up... probably need it to shrink close to a half size... better to keep the XXL or try out XL?

                              FWIW, I kept the XXL and decided to do a hot wash… shrank enough for me to be happy with it. If it's helpful for anyone else, pre/post measurements below...

                              Pre — Post
                              Shoudlers - 20 — 19
                              Length - 29 — 28.5
                              P2P - 23.75 —23
                              Waist - 22.5 — 22.5
                              Opening - 23.5 — 23
                              Sleeves - 26 — 25.75
                              Sleeve Opening - 5 — 4.75

                              Could probably benefit from another really hot wash and tumble to see if i can get a little more shrink out of it...

                              ISO: IHSH-170 or IHSH-193 in size XXL

                              last edited by 12 May 2017, 05:27 5 Dec 2017, 05:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                DrPat
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                                Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                                @tangfj:

                                @tangfj:

                                @Cfk87:

                                Hell yeah Adam that looks great! I have it as well and think the weight is perfect. I got the xxxl for the shoulder width and warm washed/dried it and got the bit of shrink I wanted. Great choice it fits like it was made for you! @Appfaff

                                Approx how much shrink did you get out of the shirt?  I just got an XXL from SE since I was afraid the XL would be too small for me in the shoulders and waist…  The XXL I have could benefit from a shrink but wasn't sure how much these would shrink up... probably need it to shrink close to a half size... better to keep the XXL or try out XL?

                                FWIW, I kept the XXL and decided to do a hot wash… shrank enough for me to be happy with it. If it's helpful for anyone else, pre/post measurements below...

                                Pre — Post
                                Shoudlers - 20 — 19
                                Length - 29 — 28.5
                                P2P - 23.75 —23
                                Waist - 22.5 — 22.5
                                Opening - 23.5 — 23
                                Sleeves - 26 — 25.75
                                Sleeve Opening - 5 — 4.75

                                Could probably benefit from another really hot wash and tumble to see if i can get a little more shrink out of it...

                                ???  An inch in the shoulders and only 0.25in in the sleeves?  This weave is symmetrical and I would expect similar shrinkage in all directions.

                                last edited by 5 Dec 2017, 07:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  tangfj
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                                  Joined: 7 Nov 2017

                                  @DrPat:

                                  @tangfj:

                                  @tangfj:

                                  @Cfk87:

                                  Hell yeah Adam that looks great! I have it as well and think the weight is perfect. I got the xxxl for the shoulder width and warm washed/dried it and got the bit of shrink I wanted. Great choice it fits like it was made for you! @Appfaff

                                  Approx how much shrink did you get out of the shirt?  I just got an XXL from SE since I was afraid the XL would be too small for me in the shoulders and waist…  The XXL I have could benefit from a shrink but wasn't sure how much these would shrink up... probably need it to shrink close to a half size... better to keep the XXL or try out XL?

                                  FWIW, I kept the XXL and decided to do a hot wash… shrank enough for me to be happy with it. If it's helpful for anyone else, pre/post measurements below...

                                  Pre — Post
                                  Shoudlers - 20 — 19
                                  Length - 29 — 28.5
                                  P2P - 23.75 —23
                                  Waist - 22.5 — 22.5
                                  Opening - 23.5 — 23
                                  Sleeves - 26 — 25.75
                                  Sleeve Opening - 5 — 4.75

                                  Could probably benefit from another really hot wash and tumble to see if i can get a little more shrink out of it...

                                  ???  An inch in the shoulders and only 0.25in in the sleeves?  This weave is symmetrical and I would expect similar shrinkage in all directions.

                                  I just hot washed again to see if I could get it to shrink more. When I get a chance will post the latest.

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                                  ISO: IHSH-170 or IHSH-193 in size XXL

                                  last edited by 16 Dec 2017, 22:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • aijn17A
                                    aijn17
                                    Joined: 1 Jan 2017

                                    I just need some advice, I'd like to order IHSH-172-BLK, But I am just curious about how warm/hot that shirt. Since  I end up to sell my IHSH-154 shirt because it was too hot to wore in South East Asia.
                                    Is it too hot to wearing IHSH-172-BLK in tropical/hot climate country in South East Asia such as Singapore or Indonesia?

                                    last edited by 17 Apr 2018, 02:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      tangfj
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                                      Joined: 7 Nov 2017

                                      @aijn17:

                                      I just need some advice, I'd like to order IHSH-172-BLK, But I am just curious about how warm/hot that shirt. Since  I end up to sell my IHSH-154 shirt because it was too hot to wore in South East Asia.
                                      Is it too hot to wearing IHSH-172-BLK in tropical/hot climate country in South East Asia such as Singapore or Indonesia?

                                      I live in a warmer climate in the southeast US and would say that I probably would not wear this in any "hot" climate… the shirt is breathable due to the waffle fabric but I can't say that it's a particularly cool shirt to wear in hot weather.  Of all the IH shirts I own though (several UHF's and some lighter weight flannels and some chambrays), I'd say it's one of the most breathable.  I'd say this shirt is most comfortable for me with a light t-shirt underneath when the weather is in the 60's or 70's.

                                      If it helps, my family is from Thailand and I visit there frequently, typically in the winter months... If I were traveling to southeast Asia in December then I probably only would consider wearing this at night time there as I feel it would be too warm to wear during the day... that being said I see people there all the time wearing pants/jeans and long sleeve shirts in weather where I would be only comfortable in shorts and a short sleeve t-shirt...

                                      ISO: IHSH-170 or IHSH-193 in size XXL

                                      last edited by 17 Apr 2018, 03:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • aijn17A
                                        aijn17
                                        Joined: 1 Jan 2017

                                        Many thanks Tangfj, that's help.
                                        I love the look of the IH shirts but mostly i can't wearing it, the climate is too hot in South East Asia.
                                        When I saw this shirt thought it will be cool enough to wearing it in South East Asia, it look more breathable and lightweight. but I am not sure to wearing it on daily basis since the temperature here is about 30' Celcius to 32' Celcius .
                                        With the most IH shirts price range it such a waste not to wear it quite often. That's why some time I hold my self not to purchase the shirts.

                                        last edited by 17 Apr 2018, 03:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          sabergirl
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                                          Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                          I'd have a look at the 197 or 198, if I were you, @aijn17.  I have the light 197, and it's very breathable.

                                          https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=11441.0

                                          last edited by 18 Apr 2018, 14:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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