IH-2526V - 17oz Duck Modified Type III Vest - Brown

Jett129

Is not wearing it buttoned a deal breaker,as it looks like it’s pulling a little bit around the chest area.

konadog

Here are a few better pics:

I think it can work if it just gives a little.

sabergirl

There’s not really any give in the duck. And tops don’t stretch like bottoms do. Better off sizing up imo

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Jett129

I have 3 IH vests and none of them have ever stretched,and I wear a UHF and a heavyweight hoodie underneath it. Your probably not concerned with that,but at some point your going to have to wash it,and that would at the very least bring you back to square 1.

Paul9221

It may not be a very popular opinion around here, but I personally want my vests to be fitted. I recently picked up the indigo wabash vest and sized down 1 from my IH thermal size, to wear it over a t-shirt.

That said, I can see how it's puckering a bit in the chest/pit area. I don't think it looks bad if you don't think it's uncomfortable. You're probably in a situation where the next size up might be a little loose, if you're looking for a fitted look.

But yeah, duck won't give much.

steelworker

size up

konadog

I sized up to the 44 (XXL) and brought it on my vacation to Kauai. Fit is definitely better. It's not the best match with swim trunks, but it's also not the worst…

Jett129

Beautiful, Napili Coast behind you? Vest looks good too!

sabergirl

Size up was the right call. Looks great!

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konadog

Here's the 44, which I'm keeping. Returning the 42 next week.

Kill switch

My duck vest wasn’t getting the amount of love that it should’ve so I decided to wax it and it changed the fabric tremendously. I’m very excited with the results and looking forward to seeing how it’ll function now and age