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    IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo

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    • Stuart.TS
      Stuart.T
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      @piranha:

      @Stuart.T:

      Soaked today for 1hr at 30 degree in bath. I'm leaving it out over night to dry. Definitely some shrinkage. I just put it on damp to stretch it where needed. I think the shoulders have calmed a bit! Chest and waist ok, I'm hoping the 'problem midriff will be ok too.

      @Stuart.T I was able to shrink my size Large to a Medium with very hot water and lots of agitation, FYI.

      it worked out perfectly. Wore it today and it feels great. needs to wear and soften a bit. It shrunk in all the right places. Sleeves are perfect, but the body length didn't shrink to0 much, which was great for me too! really happy.

      I'll try and upload some fir picks if my wife will take them!

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        Wearing my Iron Heart tux. I’ve had it just shy of a year, still a stiff monster, but I love it. Starting to show some fading here n’ there, tough to get it to show in a pic

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        • neph93N
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          @Tdre977  great fit on the jacket and a really nice combo to boot.

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

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          • DionD
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            Seconded! Excellent outfit choice!

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            • Stuart.TS
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              Finally a fit pic

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              • Stuart.TS
                Stuart.T
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                And one more. I know some frown on matching double denim, but I love it. Blame the rock n roll.

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                • Max PowerM
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                  Looks awesome!

                  @elclintor:

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

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                  • Stuart.TS
                    Stuart.T
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                    Thanks dude. I love this combo 21oz 888s and 19oz lefty. Theyve both softened brilliantly but steel feel like im wearing something of substantial quality. I used to wear other brands but since finding IH ive just been addicted!

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                    • neph93N
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                      @Stuart.T:

                      I used to wear other brands but since finding IH ive just been addicted!

                      That is not an uncommon tale around these parts… fabulous maiden fit pic btw [emoji1434]

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

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                      • GilesG
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                        Restock imminent

                        "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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                        • AlexA
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                          RESTOCK

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                            Currently toying between one of these after a few helpful emails with Alex or waiting for the 526PJ that’s due out in March (526 with pockets + 1 inch extra length)  ::)

                            What sort of shrinkage have people seen in the length, sleeve and chest? As Giles suggested (0.5” all over)?

                            I’ve just returned a Medium 526Lod as I wasn’t completely in love with the surface finish (personal taste) but the dimensions on that were spot on if a little snug in the chest. Chatting with Alex he advised going for Medium 526L and soaking it would be the best port of call so I’m looking to see what sort of shrink you guys have gotten?

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                            • piranhaP
                              piranha
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                              I'm between a Medium and a Large and I bought a Large 526L and shrunk it down to a Medium, but this was with strong agitation and very hot water. All of the measurements are those of a Medium size from length and chest, etc.  It can be done!

                              @Mr:

                              Currently toying between one of these after a few helpful emails with Alex or waiting for the 526PJ that’s due out in March (526 with pockets + 1 inch extra length)  ::)

                              What sort of shrinkage have people seen in the length, sleeve and chest? As Giles suggested (0.5” all over)?

                              I’ve just returned a Medium 526Lod as I wasn’t completely in love with the surface finish (personal taste) but the dimensions on that were spot on if a little snug in the chest. Chatting with Alex he advised going for Medium 526L and soaking it would be the best port of call so I’m looking to see what sort of shrink you guys have gotten?

                              Instagram: djdonniepiranhie

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                                @piranha:

                                I'm between a Medium and a Large and I bought a Large 526L and shrunk it down to a Medium, but this was with strong agitation and very hot water. All of the measurements are those of a Medium size from length and chest, etc.  It can be done!

                                @Mr:

                                Currently toying between one of these after a few helpful emails with Alex or waiting for the 526PJ that’s due out in March (526 with pockets + 1 inch extra length)  ::)

                                What sort of shrinkage have people seen in the length, sleeve and chest? As Giles suggested (0.5” all over)?

                                I’ve just returned a Medium 526Lod as I wasn’t completely in love with the surface finish (personal taste) but the dimensions on that were spot on if a little snug in the chest. Chatting with Alex he advised going for Medium 526L and soaking it would be the best port of call so I’m looking to see what sort of shrink you guys have gotten?

                                Did you get much in the way of arm twist with that amount of shrink? The only ‘slight’ thing putting me off the loomstate 19oz is the fact it’s going to be able to twist the second it touches water. Not great for chaps with major OCD 😃

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                                • piranhaP
                                  piranha
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                                  Yes, there was some twist in the right arm but not the kind of twist like a pair of jeans.

                                  Instagram: djdonniepiranhie

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                                  • chubaccaC
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                                    I recently purchased this jacket and it's awesome.  I gave it a hot soak and hope all the shrink is out.  It took some time to break in, it's really heavy duty.  I'm getting used to the extra length in the sleeves and in the body, kind of annoying though.  The hand and inner pockets are a nice touch add add more every day utility.  My previous jacket was 15 oz. Samurai S0552XX and I'm a bit surprised how much more heavy duty this is.  I look forward to see the progress of this and try to wear it as much before it gets hotter in the summer.

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                                      @chubacca:

                                      I recently purchased this jacket and it's awesome.  I gave it a hot soak and hope all the shrink is out.  It took some time to break in, it's really heavy duty.  I'm getting used to the extra length in the sleeves and in the body, kind of annoying though.  The hand and inner pockets are a nice touch add add more every day utility.  My previous jacket was 15 oz. Samurai S0552XX and I'm a bit surprised how much more heavy duty this is.  I look forward to see the progress of this and try to wear it as much before it gets hotter in the summer.

                                      What sort of shrink and arm twist did you see?

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @chubacca:

                                        I recently purchased this jacket and it's awesome.  I gave it a hot soak and hope all the shrink is out.  It took some time to break in, it's really heavy duty.  I'm getting used to the extra length in the sleeves and in the body, kind of annoying though.  The hand and inner pockets are a nice touch add add more every day utility.  My previous jacket was 15 oz. Samurai S0552XX and I'm a bit surprised how much more heavy duty this is.  I look forward to see the progress of this and try to wear it as much before it gets hotter in the summer.

                                        Looks really good.

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

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                                        • chubaccaC
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                                          I believe there to be no arm twist.  My first hot soak was pretty hot, but the 2nd one was probably warm because I used all the hot water.  Very light agitation.  I don't think there was much shrink, maybe less than 0.5 inch.  I don't think the sleeves or body length shrank much, if it did it was minimal.  I hope I got most of the shrink out, we'll see when I do a hot wash down the road.  The bathtub water was pretty starchy and had some indigo stains when I finished.

                                          @Mr:

                                          @chubacca:

                                          I recently purchased this jacket and it's awesome.  I gave it a hot soak and hope all the shrink is out.  It took some time to break in, it's really heavy duty.  I'm getting used to the extra length in the sleeves and in the body, kind of annoying though.  The hand and inner pockets are a nice touch add add more every day utility.  My previous jacket was 15 oz. Samurai S0552XX and I'm a bit surprised how much more heavy duty this is.  I look forward to see the progress of this and try to wear it as much before it gets hotter in the summer.

                                          What sort of shrink and arm twist did you see?

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                                          • scottyS
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                                            @Tdre977 - jacket looking good! Which jeans are those? @Stuart.T great fit! awesome beard too man!  Both of your pics helped me in deciding on this.

                                            I just picked up the last of this jacket in small - can't wait to start breaking it in.

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