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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    IHSH-299-PUR - Ultra Heavy Flannel Work Shirt - Classic Check - Purple

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    • orion213O
      orion213
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      Update:

      pre-wash measurements (taken by IH):
      Shoulder: 18.2"
      Length: 28.7"
      P2P - 22.0"
      Waist: 21.2"
      Opening: 21.6"
      Sleeve: 26.0"

      post-wash measurements:
      Shoulder: 17.8"
      Length: 28.5"
      P2P - 21.8"
      Waist: 20.7"
      Sleeve: 25.9"

      Looks like minimal shrinkage as we are starting low and going slow (with a warm water low cycle soak).

      I think it fits me quite well now, not sure if any further intervention into shrinkage is needed, if anything, it's just the backside that has extra material, but I don't think there's anything wash-wise that can help with that.

      Gotta say I am completely satisfied with this garment, absolutely in love with it.

      @neph93 Curious to know your thoughts and if you would continue to wash or leave as is, and thank you for all the recommendations thus far!

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      • neph93N
        neph93
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        @orion213 not withstanding the difference in lighting and camera angle, I’d say that was a marked improvement. The shorter length and slightly slimmer fit look very good on you.

        The roomy backs on IH shirts is pretty standard. It is a design feature, more or less. I stopped fretting about it a long time ago. IMHO, you’ve done good work and should leave it where it is.

        “Some of those that work forces
        Are the same that burn crosses”

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        • JoberwockyJ
          Joberwocky
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          Looks good @orion213

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          • neph93N
            neph93
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            @orion213:

            Update:

            pre-wash measurements (taken by IH):
            Shoulder: 18.2"
            Length: 28.7"
            P2P - 22.0"
            Waist: 21.2"
            Opening: 21.6"
            Sleeve: 26.0"

            post-wash measurements:
            Shoulder: 17.8"
            Length: 28.5"
            P2P - 21.8"
            Waist: 20.7"
            Sleeve: 25.9"

            Looks like minimal shrinkage as we are starting low and going slow (with a warm water low cycle soak).

            Looking at these dims again and the new measurements (minor/negligible shrinkage), don’t seem to meet up with the changed fit. Maybe the better lighting in the pics? Maybe a little bit was all you needed?

            Either way, there is more shrinkage to be had if you want, but I’ll stick with my original recommendation to leave it where it is now.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
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            • orion213O
              orion213
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              @neph93:

              @orion213:

              Update:

              pre-wash measurements (taken by IH):
              Shoulder: 18.2"
              Length: 28.7"
              P2P - 22.0"
              Waist: 21.2"
              Opening: 21.6"
              Sleeve: 26.0"

              post-wash measurements:
              Shoulder: 17.8"
              Length: 28.5"
              P2P - 21.8"
              Waist: 20.7"
              Sleeve: 25.9"

              Looks like minimal shrinkage as we are starting low and going slow (with a warm water low cycle soak).

              Looking at these dims again and the new measurements (minor/negligible shrinkage), don’t seem to meet up with the changed fit. Maybe the better lighting in the pics? Maybe a little bit was all you needed?

              Either way, there is more shrinkage to be had if you want, but I’ll stick with my original recommendation to leave it where it is now.

              Hey @neph93 , Thanks for taking more time into the analysis. I never measured the shirt when I got it (*in all fairness), I just took IH's word on it as they are the experts, however, I have posted the pics below of how I measured the post-wash, maybe I am not doing it the IH way and that is where the shortcomings are? I am in no way, shape or form great at measuring at this level of accuracy if it's any constellation.

              However, I do agree, more shrinkage is definitely left in this shirt.

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              • GilesG
                Giles
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                You are not measuring the shoulders or the waist the way we do (watch the vid linked from every shirt page).  And unless we gave you specific measurements for your shirt, there is no guarantee that it measured as per the published sizing chart, as these are the average of 2 or 3 shirts

                "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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                • orion213O
                  orion213
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                  @Giles:

                  You are not measuring the shoulders or the waist the way we do (watch the vid linked from every shirt page).  And unless we gave you specific measurements for your shirt, there is no guarantee that it measured as per the published sizing chart, as these are the average of 2 or 3 shirts

                  Hi Giles, thanks for the feedback. I will remeasure the shoulders and the waist and see if there is a significant difference. I did get exact measurements for the shirt I received from Graham.

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                  • neph93N
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                    The real question is, are you happier with the fit now than you were pre wash?

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                    • Virginia Woolf
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                    • orion213O
                      orion213
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                      @neph93:

                      The real question is, are you happier with the fit now than you were pre wash?

                      Definitely, I am completely smitten with the shirt overall, I think it was a great choice for a first work shirt and the IH crew was amazing with finding me this size.

                      When I wash it again in a long time, I will see how the P2P/waist shrinks, with being conscious to stretch the sleeves as you mentioned seemed to really help.

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        @orion213:

                        Definitely, I am completely smitten with the shirt overall,

                        That's all that matter then. 😉 😉

                        "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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                        • I
                          ias
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                          I'm so bummed this version didn't make it to Colorado.

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                          • GilesG
                            Giles
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                            What size are you?  A few left and shipping is free and only a couple of days to Colorado….And no taxes to pay....

                            "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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                            • B
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                              @Giles:

                              What size are you?  A few left and shipping is free and only a couple of days to Colorado….And no taxes to pay....

                              Are there any left in a L or XL?

                              ihsh-277-ind
                              ihsh-299-pur

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Damn.  There were some L's last night, (but no XL's) but they have sold now.  So sorry….

                                "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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                                  ias
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                                  @Giles:

                                  Damn.  There were some L's last night, (but no XL's) but they have sold now.  So sorry….

                                  Noooooooo

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                                  • RoxRocks86R
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                                    Biggest of thanks to @AdamC and @Giles for nabbing this shirt in a ladies medium from Japan.

                                    I typically order UHFs in ladies small which fits slim and trim straight out of the bag. Been pining for a more relaxed fit (smaller than XS) for while but LMs always sell like hot cakes. Happy to finally get one in such a beautiful colorway  🙂

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                                    • AdamCA
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                                      Looks awesome @RoxRocks86 ! Great stuff  🙂

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                                      • momo73M
                                        momo73
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                                        @RoxRocks86 toujours avec classe comme d’habitude…

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                                        • dinobarnesberlinD
                                          dinobarnesberlin
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                                          @RoxRocks86 –- If you ever go to Alaska...you will be ready to rock with those UHFs !!
                                          Did your sister's shirt get there yet?----Im sure she will be a new convert 😉

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                                          • RoxRocks86R
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                                            Thank you @momo73 😸🙏🏽

                                            @dinobarnesberlin haha when hell freezes over I’ll be over prepared. & yes my sister got the shirt. She loved how it felt so much she just kept feeling it up. I had to laugh bc it reminded me of how Mike can’t keep his hands off his denim  😃

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