IHSW-10-BLK - 14oz Ultra Heavyweight Loopwheel Cotton Zip Up Hoodie - Black

[kdub617]

Awesome! The only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger was the lack of a two-way zipper. 

[Sam]

Updated photos with the new two way zipper!

[kdub617]

Do the new two-way zipper versions measure the same as the older ones?

[Giles]

Yes, otherwise we would have notified you here and updated the sizing table.

When we get a rerun, we always re-measure to check for variation…

[kdub617]

Thanks Giles. I'm new here so I'm still trying to get the lay of the land. Cheers!

[Chad]

what's the benefit of a two-way zipper? I've never seen one in person. Does that kind of turn it into a pullover hoodie since you can't completely unzip it?

[Dstauffer]

You should be able to completely unzip it. thereWhat's nice is that you can zip it all the way to the top and then unzip it at the bottom like the picture below.

In terms of the benefits, its tough for me to exactly describe why I prefer them, but I do….I'm sure that is shit loads of help 

[neph93]

@Chad:

what's the benefit of a two-way zipper? I've never seen one in person. Does that kind of turn it into a pullover hoodie since you can't completely unzip it?

You can completely unzip it. The bottom zipper has the same function as the stopper on a regular zipper, but the benefit of also functioning as an upwards opening zip.

They are favoured by Iron Heart because they are useful for bikers when riding (flexibilty and movement), or when wanting to access pockets under the double zippered layer that would otherwise require removing or opening the entire garment.

[Chris]

I unzip the bottom when I'm in the car.  It keeps it from bunching up in your lap or pushing the rest of it up around your chin.

Once you get a two way zipper, you'll want one on all your jackets.

[Dstauffer]

@Chris:

Once you get a two way zipper, you'll want one on all your jackets.

+1

I have been reading that its a fairly simple process to retro-fit as a DIY project or a couple bucks to pay a local tailor/seamstress…

[Chris]

I had our tailor retrofit one for me and she didn't charge much to do the job.  I sourced the zipper myself for about ten bucks, I think.  Totally worth it.

[Giles]

RESTOCKED

[EJS]

Are the measurements for the S the same as the other zip hoodies? I couldn't find them in this thread, hoping these are a touch longer..

[Giles]

Whoops, we will pop into the office and update the sizing chart…

[EJS]

Great, thanks (didn't mean to mess with your Saturday)

[Giles]

We are going in anyway to prep for opening of the outlet….

[Giles]

And fixed.  Thank you for spotting this @EJS …

[AdamC]

RESTOCK Small

[peregrine]

@AdamC:

RESTOCK Small

Do these have the new black logo patch?

[budpatch]

2 YEAR UPDATE:

Picked this up in late September 2016 and have worn it extensively and without regard for its safety.  I can wear this 2/3 of the year, and do.  It is my go to in the early mornings to walk the dog and in the evenings after the button up's come off.  I would say that I wear it almost every day in the cooler and cold months.  I have washed it a bunch and even put it in the dryer on low a few times.  The hood takes almost 2 days to air dry on the drying rack at my house, so every once in a while I'll dry it so I can get it back on more quickly.

This was one of the blackest garments I had ever seen right out of the bag, and it has held its color pretty well.  I love how you can see the grain in the weave now that some of the black has faded.

There is noticeable wear on the sleeve cuffs and the left pocket opening has started to tear slightly, but this is one helluva tough hoodie.  Glad the rework includes a 2 way zipper, those are great.  I would love for this to be an inch longer, but that's just me.

Has held up better than I expected and is amazingly comfortable…I'd buy it again and probably will once I've thrashed this for a while longer.