IH-526J-22 - 22oz Selvedge Denim Type III Jacket - Indigo
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So I tried to find a more general thread to post this in, but I couldn't find one. My question is about this item, but it could apply to other jackets generally.
I've read that even the 21oz jeans tend to stretch some with wear - up to an inch in many cases. Have any of you found that a close fitting jacket will stretch over time? I'm torn between sizes on my 526-J22. I recently ordered an XL in this jacket and I haven't actually worn it yet because I can't decide if it's a perfect fit or a bit too small.
I'm curious if the rule that we apply to selvedge jeans can also be applied to jackets - buy it a little small because it will stretch with time and use? Jeans seem to get flexed about more extensively since we move and bend our legs so much, so I'm not sure if jackets will stretch the same way.
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Any denim that’s put under strain will stretch. But a jacket probably won’t have much strain, unless it’s too tight. If your jacket is buttoned and straining across the chest, it will eventually stretch a little, but would you want to look like a sausage stuffed into a small casing?
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Honestly, that's why I'm struggling to decide. It's not straining at the buttons, except possibly the second from the top button - that one causes the material on the chest to pull some. It works over a flannel, even over a UHF, but a sweatshirt is too much.
In the pictures below, you can see an XXL on the left and the XL on the right. The pics don't show it, but the XXL was too long / wide in the arms. The XL is perfect in the arms, but closer fitting than I'm accustomed to in the body.
It's taken me years to get used to wearing clothing that isn't oversized. My Iron Heart shirts and jackets fit closer than most other shirts I've owned, and I like the fitted cut. I'm just trying to decide if this jacket is pushing it a bit too far, and also if I should expect it to stretch some over time, or stay largely the same.
IH-526J-22 - XXL vs XL - closed by jimmacnair, on Flickr
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20210313_140134 by jimmacnair, on Flickr
IH-526J-22 - XXL vs XL - open by jimmacnair, on Flickr
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Yep, XL is an amazing fit. When the fabric gets more worn in, it sill flex with wear more as well.
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Agree with the emminent and knowledgable @Appfaff and @sabergirl that XL is perfect.
As for stretching, firstly jackets don't get as quite as much movement as has been noted, and secondly on type III's all the constructional stitching and felled seams mean there is less stretch to be had anyway. That being said, in my experience, which is not a little, type III's "relax" more than stretch. The seams give a little, the denim becomes less taught. Call it break in if you like, or call it light stretching, but it will get a little bigger where you need it to.
Either way, I'd say you are on to a winner, more so given that you can wear this easily over just a tee when the weather allows.
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Thanks for the advice everyone. As a relative newbie to IH, I really appreciate the insight.
Neph nailed it - I'm trying to balance being able to layer under it, while still having a close enough fit to wear over a T- shirt on occasion. The XXL was better for layering, but kind of big over just a t-shirt.
As for the potential for shrinkage if the 22oz material - it really doesn't shrink much at all, even in the dryer. I know this from personal experience with the XXL I bought first. If you plan on trying to shrink one of these J-22s, I'd recommend against it. I soaked the sleeves in hot water and threw it in the dryer, and it made almost no measurable difference to the sleeve length. Live and learn. Thankfully, IH jackets hold their value remarkably well, so I think I'll do OK if I choose to sell the XXL.
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No post for such a long time ?
Such a outstanding denim and no fade pics , fit pics or evo steps ??
What’s up with it ?
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Now I will check what’s up with this denim
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damn I look tired
what an amazing denim, I love it from the first second
I absolutley did not expect it to be so soft
Size L fits perfect I think
so glad I found it on ebay
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damn I look tired
Aren’t we all mate. Fortunately we dress amazingly.
The 22oz denim is absolutely fantastic. I’d love to see it enter the canon, or at least come back for some special editions.
I have a pair of slim tapered in it that is my current motivation for weight loss. They have about 150days wear and are fading beautifully. I also have the OD version of the jacket you’re wearing. Beautiful stuff.
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16 Days of wear , It starts nicely
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time to go for the lighter denim, so the 22 goes into summer retirement
it’s definitely not a fast fader but it fades beautiful
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pimped for the next season
20years heavy denim , 22oz awesomeness
