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    • Matty123M
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      Can I get shrinkage if I hot wash and dry the 17 ounce duck 189? It’s too big in a xxl.

      @neph93 @Appfaff

      @Giles ?

      Maybe so. Maybe not

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      • Max PowerM
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        @ Matty123 I once tried to shrink my black 17 oz duck Type III. I think there's a bit shrinkage possible with really hot washes, but still it wasn't a lot.

        @elclintor:

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

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        • Matty123M
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          Ok thank you @Max Power

          Maybe so. Maybe not

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          • J
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            I’ve found the drier to cause more shrinkage than the washer,if that helps.

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            • UnTuckedU
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              @Jett129:

              I’ve found the drier to cause more shrinkage than the washer,if that helps.

              Ditto.

              Even if only for 10-15mins

              In search of:
              IHV-04, med.
              IHSH-185, large
              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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              • AppfaffA
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                Du k definitely tightens up a bit, but the already tight weave and it being one washed already means it won’t shrink that much.

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                • neph93N
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                  @Matty123:

                  Can I get shrinkage if I hot wash and dry the 17 ounce duck 189? It’s too big in a xxl.

                  Yeah, you’ll get a little but not much. If you do wash it hard please do soak it first. Duck can get abrasion lines easily.

                  But how is it too big? As a shirt or overshirt?

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

                  • Virginia Woolf
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                  • Matty123M
                    Matty123
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                    Thank you @Jett129 and @UnTucked

                    That’s good to hear. Maybe I’ll just keep this and burn it in the dryer

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                    • UnTuckedU
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                      There will be some shrinkage… So at very least, the "Roping Fairy" will visit you!!!

                      In search of:
                      IHV-04, med.
                      IHSH-185, large
                      IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                      • Matty123M
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                        Ok, I’ll post pics for opinions later.

                        Thanks @neph93

                        Maybe so. Maybe not

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                        • neph93N
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                          Do it @Matty123 . Throw it over an IH shirt for comparison, your IHSH-193 or cookie monster UHF.

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

                          • Virginia Woolf
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                          • Matty123M
                            Matty123
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                            Some crappy pics. Best I could do. This is over my UHF. While it does for over the UHF very well
                            With room to spare… I don’t know if I like that style for it... I think Id rather wear  it normally as a shirt... so
                            I’m either gonna size down to an xl or exchange it for a 177... I’m all
                            Jammed up.

                            Maybe so. Maybe not

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                            • J
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                              The sleeves look a little long,but otherwise it looks like it fits you great. Sleeves on almost all my shirts are long,just have to get into sleeve stacks. Fucking love the brass snaps.

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                              • Matty123M
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                                @Jett129 thanks man!  Sleeves are def long. I love the shirt…. if I
                                Size down it will be with snaps again.... the size down loses and inch in the sleeves and waist and PTP... I’ve got a decision to make...

                                Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                • J
                                  Jett129
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                                  Maybe they have one in that size with slightly shorter sleeves.

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                                  • tvenutoT
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                                    @Matty123  see here for my shrinkage from an xxl: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10716.90

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                                    • mikebarhootM
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                                      Too much?

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                                      • manufc10M
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                                        IMO, yes.

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                                        • bryaneidins70B
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                                          I think they look pretty cool @mikebarhoot.

                                          Lets see some wearing pics with a pair of jeans.

                                          'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                                          • UnTuckedU
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                                            I vote for the paracord for trail shoes and boots. I actually did a swap on mine and my wife's boots.

                                            <break>"mine and my wife's"
                                            or
                                            "My wife's and my"

                                            😞 😞 :(</break>

                                            In search of:
                                            IHV-04, med.
                                            IHSH-185, large
                                            IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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