Loopwheeled Sweatshirts

[Chaintitch]

@Paul9221 I'm usually an XL in IH outerwear, which is primarily what I own from the brand.  (I'm not a western guy, and the work shirts are too squarely cut and long for my build in that size.)

The RMC stuff is amazing quality, but their jackets and knits are all a bit too long and square in the body, and a bit too short in the arms.

Do you know how much your Strike Gold shrank, out of curiosity?

@Fadez:

I pick up my IH more because of the ease of wear.

I run hot and live in a mild 4-seasons climate, so I tend to prefer lighter weight stuff that breathes and moves well.

[Paul9221]

Re: the TSG, I don't have the pre and post soak/dry dimensions but I'd say it shrank about a full size.

If you put it on, and it technically works but feels a bit baggy, you're going to love the fit after a short hot soak and tumble dry.

[Chaintitch]

Yeah the idea of a raw option for fitment purposes is intriguing, but something in the 9-12oz. range is probably preferable for me.

Do folks find that that their loopwheel sleeves tend to stretch?

[Paul9221]

Stretch length-wise or width-wise?  I've definitely seen the latter, not sure I've ever seen the former.

[Chaintitch]

I was wondering about length.

Loopwheel fabrics are purportedly pretty stable, given the lack of inborn fabric tension, but plenty of users report stretch with wear that tends to snap back with washing.

[Giles]

As a general rule, loop wheel products don't shrink a lot.  Shrinkage in cotton is primarily caused by tension in the fabric that occurs during weaving being released when washed (water and soap lubricate the yarns and allow them to slide back to where they want to be).  As loowheel by its very nature is a low tension weave/knit, that release of tension is minimised.

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4549.msg658872#msg658872

[Chaintitch]

So @Giles , in your professional experience, will 'too short' sleeves not stretch an inch or two to the proper length?

Would I be wise to err on the side of snug in the chest and shoulders, as horizontal stretch seems more likely?

I realize it's 'just a sweatshirt', but if it's noticeably oversized, 1) it makes it practically difficult to layer under outerwear, and 2) it's a bit sloppy looking (which seems to violate one of the tenets of the $200-$300 sweatshirt purchase).

[sabergirl]

Sleeves/body won’t stretch in length like that, in my experience. You can get some horizontal stretch, but not usually significant vertically. Check out the Nine Lives “destroyer of worlds” hoody—it’s a trim fit with long sleeves and body.

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[Giles]

What @sabergirl said…

[Chaintitch]

@sabergirl:

Sleeves/body won’t stretch in length like that, in my experience. You can get some horizontal stretch, but not usually significant vertically. Check out the Nine Lives “destroyer of worlds” hoody—it’s a trim fit with long sleeves and body.

Appreciate the feedback.

Unfortunately, I need long sleeves in tandem with a shorter body.

[dbrauns]

Does anyone have any experience with warehouse and co loopwheel hoodies? Just purchased two larges, because I was told they would shrink, but I can’t find any info online to concur with that opinion.