We know you love IH, but where do you think we can improve?
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While we are on shirts, I've come to realise and accept that the variation in sizing and cut between the same size (say xl) is a good thing. I might not always find the exact right fit in a particular style, but I WILL generally find a perfect fit in more than one style I love. I understand the reason for the longer sleeve length, but sometimes wish they could be an inch shorter in some models. The cost of making limited runs for the European market such as the flat head do would be too expensive.
One change I would welcome is a slightly wider/lower arm hole in most shirts and jackets. They often cut into my arm pit and I e heard others have a similar issue. I'd have thought that a greater taper from shoulder to elbow could address that issue (same as knee to hem tapers on jeans).
It's never a deal breaker, but it would be welcome. I'm sure there must be a design or production reason that makes it more difficult than I presume?
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^^^that’s great news! Will IHUK be stocking women sizes?
In seasonal releases, only if asked…
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Some great ideas being thrown around. But, before all else, I'd still love to see this black/red beauty finally make it to production…..
Preferably in workshirt. But, I'd definitely grab the western, if the only option.
+1. Forgot about this one. Instacop
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While we are on shirts, I've come to realise and accept that the variation in sizing and cut between the same size (say xl) is a good thing. I might not always find the exact right fit in a particular style, but I WILL generally find a perfect fit in more than one style I love. I understand the reason for the longer sleeve length, but sometimes wish they could be an inch shorter in some models. The cost of making limited runs for the European market such as the flat head do would be too expensive.
One change I would welcome is a slightly wider/lower arm hole in most shirts and jackets. They often cut into my arm pit and I e heard others have a similar issue. I'd have thought that a greater taper from shoulder to elbow could address that issue (same as knee to hem tapers on jeans).
It's never a deal breaker, but it would be welcome. I'm sure there must be a design or production reason that makes it more difficult than I presume?
I personally like the arm holes the way they are. If the arm holes were larger the shirts would sag a lot, especially in light of the fantastic materials IH used.
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Yeah, I’d hate to see lower arm holes as well. Lower arm holes mean baggier upper arms, which IMHO is not a good look. If anything, I’d say higher arm holes, but I realize IH has to find the right middle ground.
You have that issue even with the westerns? I can agree that certain workshirts can be boxier but Westerns have always been a great cut for me.
Same here. I’d like a little more taper myself, but then you start limiting who can wear the shirts. One thing I’ve noticed that might help is if there’s some way to lessen the bulkiness in the lower back a bit. I know less than nothing about clothing design, but if there was a way (other than darts) to adjust the pattern so there was a little less bulk in the lower back, that would give the westerns a cleaner look both tucked and untucked.
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I’d like a small loop inside jackets collars to hang them on hooks….
+1 for sure.
Yes! And work shirts! I was pretty surprised to find my IH work shirt didn't have a little hanging loop. It's kinda hassle having to balance the collar carefully on a peg.
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Yep always bugs me when I go to hang up a shacket or jacket.
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I have to admit that I try to be a loyal fan boy and ignore the lack of a hanging loop on the majority of my jackets but it is bothersome not to have them there.
It's awkward hanging up my jacket because of the leather patch on the inside neck. But as @Giles mentioned, the strain from the weight of the jacket would probably cause the loop to break. That would be even more irritating imo. My ihm-20 is very heavy and it would make no sense to have a hanging loop on it.
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Anyone can make a loop that won't break, but you cant make a loop that won't impart stress to 2 small areas. The only way of not potentially distorting the fabric is to put it on a hanger (or put it on the back of a chair or chuck it on the floor if a chair can't be found - like me)
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I’m a huge fan of the recent big brass buckle, but there’s one thing that bugs me:
I’m not sure if there’s a reason for the part where the belt attaches to be so huge, but I think it would look a lot better if it was a bit lower profile. I’m half tempted to find a machine shop to grind it down and re-weld the bar that the belt attaches, but if there were a re-run or a different buckle altogether with a less bulky profile, I’d probably just go ahead and buy that one too.
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@xtcclassic I hear you. I took a rubber spacer with a hole in it and stuck it on the hook. Works a treat.
