IHSH-33-IND - 12oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt - Indigo
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I'm following the to pre-wash or not to pre-wash -discussion with baited breath - circumstances (available sizes and the way they fit) willing, I'm picking one up locally this week. :o
Ended up grabbing this in XL. Initial impressions: Can I get away with wearing this and only this as my shirt for the next 2-3 seasons, or would this be considered a social passé and something some might frown upon? Actually, I don't really care.
Thanks @neph93 for being of big help trying to figure out the sizing; in the end I was able to confirm the fit before committing but your words proved true to the T.
Edit: Say… is the jury still out on whether to pre-wash or not to pre-wash?
The fit is good regardless but wouldn't want to compromise them combs down the line… I'm steering towards "wash later, in 30'C with minimal agitation". The shirt won't be subjected to much anything of note, I'm a law student so sick elbow fades coming up but little else. -
@Crit_Obs glad I could be of service. Buying expensive gear online and finding it doesn’t fit sucks. It’s great that the forum exists in part so we can help each other avoid that.
I share your attitude regarding this shirt. I’d like to wear it everyday. Sadly I have about four other shirts and a ton of vests I feel the same about [emoji1]
I decided to give mine a wash. Given that lots of shrinkage wasn’t really a requirement I soaked it thoroughly in warm water then washed on 40C and the lowest possible spin (400rpm). I haven’t taken measurements but I’d estimate that there was a little shrinkage in length (half an inch in body and arms) and negligable shrinkage in the width (mostly in the shoulder). I’m wearing it today for the first time post wash and can try to take measurements this evening so I can be more precise.
I think that if you stick to your 30C plan you’ll be fine. For my part, I now know I can wash at 40C without risking more shrinkage.
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First day of wear on this shirt. Excited to start breaking it in.
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Thanks! I love it. So glad I picked it up.
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Thank you and no, I did not, it slipped my mind. I’ll do it this weekend and tag you with the results.
TIA! I didn't mean to push the agenda but seeing your fit-pic made me rethink my current non-wash stance…
Plus adding to the denim-science is never a futile undertaking, like.
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Did you get around to taking the post-wash measurements?
Ok… the before is based on Alex’s measurements of the same shirt, the after is after a 40C wash with low spin and air dry. It’s all in centimetres. Because Europe.
Before/After
Shoulder 48/47,4
Length 78/76.8
Chest 58,8/58
Sleeve 66.6/65.5 -
Did you get around to taking the post-wash measurements?
Ok… the before is based on Alex’s measurements of the same shirt, the after is after a 40C wash with low spin and air dry. It’s all in centimetres. Because Europe.
Before/After
Shoulder 48/47,4
Length 78/76.8
Chest 58,8/58
Sleeve 66.6/65.5Thanks a ton! For you it was obviously worth it as the post-wash fit looks like you’ve been wearing this shirt for a couple of months, instead of the actual couple of days… if that makes sense.
Did you perceive any, eh, perceptible indigo-loss as a make-weight for the precision fit?
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It was pretty stuffed with indigo out of the bag and that calmed down a little after the wash. I soaked the shirt with the shower head before washing and even then saw indigo pouring out. So there has been some but it still looks dark and even and I doubt very much that it is going to affect its potential for evo.
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One year in and the placket stitching hasn't held. I wear this about 4 times a month and it's been soaked once and washed twice. Going off to IHUK for repair. Getting some nice evo too.
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One year in and the placket stitching hasn't held. I wear this about 4 times a month and it's been soaked once and washed twice. Going off to IHUK for repair. Getting some nice evo too.
I figured that when the crew saw the picture they would take care of it
love to see the fixed pictures when you get it back -
One year in and the placket stitching hasn't held. I wear this about 4 times a month and it's been soaked once and washed twice. Going off to IHUK for repair. Getting some nice evo too.
I figured that when the crew saw the picture they would take care of it
love to see the fixed pictures when you get it backSent off today, once it's back I'll post some pics.
Post-wash measurements would be met with fanfares and excessive applauds!
