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

[chubacca]

@neph93:

@Palmer:

I don't know if I would be able to get that much shrinkage out of this…

There is very little shrinkage (if any) to be had in this denim. Whatever there is will be removed in the OD version because of the overdying process.

^^^^^ This.  I did 2 initial hot soaks and there was small amount of shrinkage.  I'd say like half a size.

[Palmer]

Well, I was really unsure about getting a 3XL or a 4XL but I ordered a 4XL. The shoulders feel pretty big… What do you guys think? Should I exchange for a 3XL or do a super hot soak?

[organisys]

Hot soak or wear layers under like a hoody? Or UHF?

[steelworker]

Size down

[Palmer]

I would most likely only be wearing a t shirt and flannel or western shirt under this because I live in Arizona. I haven't soaked it yet because I'm not sure if I should try a 3XL.

[spitfiredealer]

size down

[neph93]

Hot soak won’t take out enough. It’ll still be long in the body and arms even after it loses a cm or two.

[Palmer]

Thanks fellas, I agree. I'm going to try the next size down. I can't believe how rugged this fabric is. Looking forward to the right fit!

[Palmer]

Sized down one to my normal Iron Heart shirt size of 3XL. The fit is great. I'm pretty sure this is the last type 3 I'll ever need.

[neph93]

That worked out very nicely @Palmer ! In fact, the whole outfit is great.

I think it is a common error for people to compare type III measurements with shirt measurements then size up on the jacket, I know I did on my first type III.

[Palmer]

Thanks @neph93 I'm loving the 666D. Now to master the art of getting this thing buttoned…

[wdw]

@Palmer:

The fit is great. I'm pretty sure this is the last type 3 I'll ever need.

Ha.  I'd bet good money it won't be the last one you want, though - or get.  I said the same and now have 7 from IH. 

[Palmer]

@wdw:

@Palmer:

The fit is great. I'm pretty sure this is the last type 3 I'll ever need.

Ha.  I'd bet good money it won't be the last one you want, though - or get.  I said the same and now have 7 from IH. 

You're not wrong!  If they ever make a longer whipcord type 3 I'll probably grab it. Sometimes I'm glad I'm tall and have a long torso because it keeps me from buying one of everything.

[mitchellvilla]

Trying my hardest to break this one in! Best fitting Type III I have ever had.

[Giles]

And looks like you are doing a great job - want to be there 

[Palmer]

@mitchellvilla looks solid. This jacket is a tank. On an unrelated note I follow your art on Instagram. Nice to see other painters who appreciate Iron Heart.

[mitchellvilla]

@Giles @Palmer thanks guys, its well worth the break in time!

Your art is looking good @Palmer! I just found your stuff on Instagram.

[chubacca]

Family pictures.  Still trucking along, slowly but surely.

[profdbrk]

@Palmer I particularly like the cheery face matched with your hat in the resized picture.  Well done, both.  Would anyone here with a 14-2 Type III and the 21oz care to draw out some comparisons.  I think this lefty is the one for me.

[chubacca]

@profdbrk:

@Palmer I particularly like the cheery face matched with your hat in the resized picture.  Well done, both.  Would anyone here with a 14-2 Type III and the 21oz care to draw out some comparisons.  I think this lefty is the one for me.

I can't comment on those other jackets, but if you're looking for a suit of armor that's very warm with the texture and rigidity of carpet, look no further.