IHSH-96-IND - Waffle Work Shirt - Indigo

[BD81]

I have a bit of a gut right now so prob tts then.

[BD81]

Waiting on measurements but I'm pretty sure that xxl will be best for my fat ass lol

[Giles]

@BD81:

Tts or size down? I already have a few opinions, I would really appreciate a few more…. please

You really don't need a whole slew of opinions, you'll get contradictory answers, all you need to do is this:

Measure your best fitting shirt like this

and compare those measurements to those published on the product page. And make your decision based on that.

[BD81]

Xxl it will prob be the. I mostly wanted to hear that it stretched alot or that it didnt. I have read conflicting things in this thread. I overthink shit way too much lol

[jat]

Here are my measurements for one I bought last year. I’ve washed it three times. Two cold, and one warm wash. The post-wash measurements were taken after wearing a few times since its most recent wash. That’s why the shoulder measurement is the same pre-wash figure.

Shoulder:  18.5 => 18.5
Length:  28.6 => 28.25
Chest:  22.3 => 21.75
Waist:  20.8 => 20.25
Opening:  21.7 => 21.5
Sleeve:  25.25 => 24.75

This shirt is definitely stretchy, but the buttons also tend to slip out, even when not under pressure.

I also agree that it feels quite airy on its own, but if worn under something, it provides a comfortably warm layer.

[BD81]

Thanks everyone for the help! Especially @Graham for dealing with my indecisive over thinking lol  Can't wait to try this thing on

[BD81]

@jat that is fairly easy to fix, just put a single stitch at the top or bottom of the button hole.

[jat]

@BD81:

@jat that is fairly easy to fix, just put a single stitch at the top or bottom of the button hole.

Thank you. Good idea.

[BD81]

Im glad i took @Graham s advice on this shirt. Exact fit i was looking for prob could have went with a large, but xl will be great for the warmer months. IH customer service is def top notch. Thanks again

[Graham]

Exact fit, boom! Cheers B.

[profdbrk]

May I ask a foolish kinda' question?

How does the fabric on this shirt compare with the IHSH-208-IND, the Kersey shirt.  Considerably lighter?

[Giles]

It feels a lot lighter and it is more breathable and pliable…

[BD81]

Worn under the 240 on a cold canadian morning.

[neph93]

Very nice indeed! The IHSH-240 is looking pretty sweet too.

[BD81]

Thanks! The 240 has got a lot of wear this winter, pretty sure it has only been washed 3x, It lost a fair bit of color on the first wash. I should have held off a while longer but oh well.

[neph93]

Shirts need to be washed! A lot more than jeans. I reckon I get 5 days wear out of heavy shirts before they smell more than I am comfortable with. Looks ace to me.

[profdbrk]

@BD81 , that shirt has a great patina.  And nobody wants to smell anything more than the iron and the heart.  Lookin'goodyo.

[BD81]

It would be washed more but i pretty much only use it as a jacket under my vest.

[BD81]

@protokultur if you are considering picking up the IHSH-96…go for it. Its a killer shirt, nice and lightweight for the spring / summer.

[DigitalPopsicle]

@BD81:

@protokultur if you are considering picking up the IHSH-96…go for it. Its a killer shirt, nice and lightweight for the spring / summer.

Second this…..though I will add that I find it a great weight almost year round, depending on what its layered with/under.  I wore mine out in ~45 degree weather today with a thin undershirt only and I was fairly comfortable.  I've also worn it comfortably up to about 75 degrees.