IHSH-293-OD - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim CPO Shirt - Indigo Overdyed Black

[Richard]

[jerkules]

Bit of a stupid question cause 18oz is really hefty, but how comfortable/wearable/breathable is this denim? I ask ‘cause I find weight to not always tell the whole picture, a bit like how IH 21oz denim or 10oz chambray are on paper “heavy”, yet are really easy to wear even on hot days.

Is this shirt really just for colder temperatures? Really interested in picking one up, but want to be confident that it’ll get plenty of wear.

[Mike_Lima_Papa]

This shirt is very wind resistant, I think due to a tight weave. I take this as a plus, but it's not a shirt for the hottest days. On a merely warm day you may be able to get away with it better than a UHF because the fabric isn't brushed.

[neph93]

@jerkules:

Bit of a stupid question cause 18oz is really hefty, but how comfortable/wearable/breathable is this denim? I ask ‘cause I find weight to not always tell the whole picture, a bit like how IH 21oz denim or 10oz chambray are on paper “heavy”, yet are really easy to wear even on hot days.

Is this shirt really just for colder temperatures? Really interested in picking one up, but want to be confident that it’ll get plenty of wear.

I’d imagine it would be a year round piece in the UK. Certainly not for hot summer days, but very useful as a shacket for summer evenings. The rest of the year it can be combined with layers or under a heavier jacket.

I have its predecessor, the IHSH-178 and can wear it all year round with ease, but I do live above the arctic circle.

[jerkules]

Thanks guys @Mike_Lima_Papa , @neph93 . This is helpful, makes life easier when making the final decision which is all part of the fun with IH.

[Matt]

If it’s anything like the 178 I’d look at it this way. You can’t wear it all the time, but when you can wear it you’ll be really happy that you have one.  And when you can’t wear it, it’s a pleasure to look at and dream about wearing.

[Richard]

Certainly can’t layer with it in the UK at present, but can wear over a t shirt in lower 60F temps. It’s heavy when held, but not when worn. Worn opened it wears loose. As a shacket, in winter, you could easily layer on top of it.

[jerkules]

Cheers @Matt @Richard , helpful. I’m eyeing a few things and trying to make up my mind. This is a strong contender, but then unfortunately so is everything else from IH.

[Matt]

I can definitely relate.  If it were me I’d prioritize this one.  Go back through the threads for the previous two iterations of the prohibitively heavy denim CPO’s and you’ll see scores of people lamenting not getting one when they had the chance.  They also don’t come up on the 2nd hand market as often because once you get your hands on one you don’t want to let it go.

[Richard]

Two months wear, no wash. The denim has really softened. Feels like a very heavy linen.

[dinobarnesberlin]

That shirt is so great on so many levels !
Enjoy/Wear this one a lot–the evo to come will be so good

[motojobobo]

@Richard lovely combo with the burgundy tee under it 

[dinobarnesberlin]

I was thinking the same thing there @motojobobo

[Richard]

Thanks @dinobarnesberlin and @motojobobo

[Richard]

[jordanscollected]

coming along great @Richard. If I get this for my birthday (fingers crossed), I will not hesitate to pair it with OD jeans.

[Richard]

You’ll seriously enjoy it riding horses.

[Jcaz6996]

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[Dust]

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[mention]Jcaz6996 [/mention] Thanks for sharing this pic, I love to see the fading on the CPO, and the contrast with the heavily faded bottoms looks amazing!

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that's evolving nicely, @Jcaz6996