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    • I
      IHOI
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      Hi there, after reading about UHF shrinkage I was wondering if this fit would work well after washing? Sizing up to a medium gets baggy around my back, like a billowing sail and it's a bit long on body. I'm super skinny in real life with slightly long arms.

      In an effort to have less clothes I've started buying lots of them

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      • T4920T
        T4920
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        @IHOI:

        Hi there, after reading about UHF shrinkage I was wondering if this fit would work well after washing? Sizing up to a medium gets baggy around my back, like a billowing sail and it's a bit long on body. I'm super skinny in real life with slightly long arms.

        Personally, I think you'll be fine.

        I've had minimal shrinkage from mine with 30c washes and even if you had more drastic results, I don't think you'd be at any detriment fit-wise.

        “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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        • ARNCA
          ARNC
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          @Mizmazzle I can’t really see the effect you mentioned in your pics but I have noticed something similar in areas where the denim creases (not flat areas like the seat). I have always assumed it’s because the denim lies flat after washing so you only see colour variation without the added effect of the light hitting the hills and valleys in the denim at different angles pre-wash. This doesn’t really explain your observations. Maybe the surface fibres sit differently after washing?

          “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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          • MizmazzleM
            Mizmazzle
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            @ARNC @Matt

            Thanks for the input. I think it’s all in my head. Still fairly new to the fade game. This is my third pair to fade but both earlier pairs I ditched only 6-7 months in to focus on the XHS. So haven’t quite made it past the 6-7 month mark of focusing on one pair of jeans.

            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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            • MattM
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              @Mizmazzle I do see what you mean but that’s more fades in 5 months than I get in 5 years so quit complaining.  😉

              @IHOI That fit looks pretty good to me.  If the chest fits well, the shoulder seems are right at the edge and the sleeves are right at the wrist I’d say you nailed it.  You could get away with a small but then those measurements might be too small for you.  If you’re very tall and skinny I’d think you did the best you could making the medium work for you.

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              • T4920T
                T4920
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                Truly a random question, but I noticed 'Most Online Ever: 1436 (20-01-2020, 21:12:12)' whilst mindlessly browsing the forum at work. Curious as to what (if anything) was happening then, as that number is 6/7x larger than the number of users online at a typical moment in time…

                “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  Probably some sort of Denial of Service attack….Nothing happened that we know of, which could have been an another credible explanation....

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • MizmazzleM
                    Mizmazzle
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                    @Matt well, I’ll take that and zip my damn lip hahah

                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                    • I
                      IHOI
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                      Brilliant thank you! I'll just be careful on the first wash and see how it goes

                      @T4920:

                      @IHOI:

                      Hi there, after reading about UHF shrinkage I was wondering if this fit would work well after washing? Sizing up to a medium gets baggy around my back, like a billowing sail and it's a bit long on body. I'm super skinny in real life with slightly long arms.

                      Personally, I think you'll be fine.

                      I've had minimal shrinkage from mine with 30c washes and even if you had more drastic results, I don't think you'd be at any detriment fit-wise.

                      In an effort to have less clothes I've started buying lots of them

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                      • CrowRobotC
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                        I’m letting my M65 go because it’s a little tight in the biceps and it’s a little long for my torso aesthetically (in my head). What’s a good in between jacket? My Type 3 is very fitted so it’s a solo piece, I can kinda squeeze a UHF in there. And Texas has been too warm the last few weeks for my N1.

                        I would prefer IH but I’m open to other brands. I have a Freenote waxed Rider I’m selling on eBay because it’s just so boxy on me, I prefer a more tailored look.  I really like Mister Freedoms take on Pea Coats, but they don’t have any in my size. Just an idea of what I like aesthetically.

                        Thanks!

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                        • CutlasshoundC
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                          @CrowRobot:

                          I’m letting my M65 go because it’s a little tight in the biceps and it’s a little long for my torso aesthetically (in my head). What’s a good in between jacket? My Type 3 is very fitted so it’s a solo piece, I can kinda squeeze a UHF in there. And Texas has been too warm the last few weeks for my N1.

                          I would prefer IH but I’m open to other brands. I have a Freenote waxed Rider I’m selling on eBay because it’s just so boxy on me, I prefer a more tailored look.  I really like Mister Freedoms take on Pea Coats, but they don’t have any in my size. Just an idea of what I like aesthetically.

                          Thanks!

                          May not be tailored enough for you but I bought a beautiful navy moleskin chore coat from Drakes. Also tried on their denim one, which was very very nice but on the grounds that I already had a denim IH one I did not get it.

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                          I ain't got time to bleed.

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                            prpx
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                            hi all, looking for a black shirt in western cut, cotton, and i've seen a lot of beautifully faded ones, but this time i'm interested if someone can recommend the one that will fade the least, slow fading one. thanks!

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                            • CrowRobotC
                              CrowRobot
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                              @Cutlasshound:

                              May not be tailored enough for you but I bought a beautiful navy moleskin chore coat from Drakes. Also tried on their denim one, which was very very nice but on the grounds that I already had a denim IH one I did not get it.

                              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                              Chore coats are a little boxy for me, plus hand warmers are a must. Thank you though!

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                @prpx:

                                hi all, looking for a black shirt in western cut, cotton, and i've seen a lot of beautifully faded ones, but this time i'm interested if someone can recommend the one that will fade the least, slow fading one. thanks!

                                https://www.ironheart.co.uk/tops/ihsh-218-blk.html

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  prpx
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                                  thanks @Giles - somehow i missed it  ::)

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                                  • A
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                                    Is their a timeline for when specific fall products will be released yet? I’m not seeing it anywhere.
                                    TIA

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                                    • GilesG
                                      Giles
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                                      Not posted yet, we have not even started shipping SS23 yet (nor have we published guesstimate delivery times for that collection or even published what is releasing in FW23)  🙂

                                      When we do, it will be posted here:

                                      https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=75.0

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • goosehdG
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                                        In just over two weeks I should be enjoying the warm waters of the Caribbean.  My question is:  Is there a trick or method to ensure a good seal on my dive mask without shaving the moustache/beard off?  I’m using a silicone frameless mask…

                                        Appreciate any help and advice.  🙂

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • pechelmanP
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                                          ive never had too much trouble so long as you have a good fitting mask and it's correctly adjusted (i.e. not too tight). Some folks talk about using wax on their mustache. Just make sure you know how to clear a mask from water (tilt back, look up, and blow out through your nose while holding the top of the mask against your forehead with both hands) and all should be ok.

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                                            Jett129
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                                            I could be wrong,but it sounds to me like his/your mask won’t have a nose piece. Unless I’m wrong about what frameless means in this context.

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