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IHSH-235-OLV - 13oz Military Serge Western Shirt - Olive

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    the246guy
    Haraki san Prodigy
    Joined: 8 May 2016

    This came in just now! I went with Size M instead of my regular Size S and I should say that even though a bit boxy on few places, I like it very much compared to the Size S which is where most of my other IH shirts are. This one is stunning and I like the Olive and it goes hand-in-hand with my M65 and my Filson 257 Otter green!

    IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
    IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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      Daniel San
      見習いボス
      Joined: 2 May 2020

      just arrived, copper snaps were the right decision 😍
      awesome shirt …the grey will follow!

      last edited by 28 Mar 2022, 11:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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        Jesús
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 7 Nov 2021

        This just arrived! I went with Size M instead of my regular Size L which is where most of my other IH shirts are. I look and feel a little fair, maybe it could be because of the texture, but I don't know if I should change it to an L, please help me…

        last edited by 30 Mar 2022, 15:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Dmart
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 24 Mar 2021

          I don’t see anything wrong with the sizing. Shoulders look good to me, no button pull, arm length looks on spot.
          For what it’s worth… I typically wear L as well but have size M in this one…

          last edited by 30 Mar 2022, 16:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Daniel San
            見習いボス
            Joined: 2 May 2020

            Looks perfect to me 🤔

            last edited by 30 Mar 2022, 16:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Jesús
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 7 Nov 2021

              @Dmart:

              I don’t see anything wrong with the sizing. Shoulders look good to me, no button pull, arm length looks on spot.
              For what it’s worth… I typically wear L as well but have size M in this one…

              Thank you for your comment, I see that you have also used a smaller size…. 🙂

              last edited by 30 Mar 2022, 16:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Jesús
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 7 Nov 2021

                @Daniel:

                Looks perfect to me 🤔

                👍

                last edited by 30 Mar 2022, 16:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  jimmer_5
                  Haraki san Student
                  Joined: 15 Dec 2020

                  After at least a year of hemming and hawing, I finally broke down and snagged one of these.  I love anything olive, and this is no exception.  I will say, it's been interesting reading the comments in this thread - some sized up, some sized down compared to their normal sizes.  For this one, I sized up to an XXL, and it was the right decision.  I briefly owned the black serge shirt in XL, and it was a bit too small all over, especially in the arms.  This is a perfect fit, and the arms are still trim - I couldn't have sized down.  For reference, I jump between XL and XXL in IH shirts, and I always need an XXL in UHFs.

                  I'm honestly not sure how some people size down as much as they do.  I'm not particularly big / muscular in the arms, but I don't think I could get my arms into a Large, and an XL would have been tight on my forearms.  Currently, I have a 43" chest and a 37" waist, broad shoulders and long arms.  I need to lose 10 pounds or so, but not enough to change my sizing.

                  20220406_173103 (2) by jimmacnair, on Flickr

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                    the246guy
                    Haraki san Prodigy
                    Joined: 8 May 2016

                    ^That looks like a perfect fit. I've had mine sized up and yes, the arms on these are a bit on the slimmer side. Even I like anything Olive and this one shirt is my new favorite.

                    IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                    IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                      jimmer_5
                      Haraki san Student
                      Joined: 15 Dec 2020

                      @neph93:

                      Many twill cotton materials will shrink with the right treatment. Agitation and heat are key. However this is sulphur dyed and does fade quickly, so abrasion marks are a definite risk.

                      If you decide to go for it use a 60C machine wash with very low or no spin and thoroughly soak the shirt before putting it in. I would suggest  avoiding the drier the first time.

                      If that doesn’t work then try the same wash plus drier, or a 90C wash.

                      For clarity, I’ve not tried this with this material, but that is what I’ve done with wabash earlier with good results. I can’t shrinkage or that you escape marbling/abrasion lines.

                      @jerkules:

                      Thank you very much! The shirt is due a wash and thought it might be worth giving it a go. I am concerned with causing white marks, don’t want to f**k the shirt up. If I go ahead, I’ll document it on the forum.

                      @neph93:

                      @jerkules:

                      I am concerned with causing white marka

                      When I say «abrasion lines» I’m talking about this white marks. They are a possibility. Soaking the shirt before washing and ising low to no spin will mitigate the risk.

                      @neph93 - Just to clarify, are you suggesting that I soak this shirt before putting it in the washing machine to avoid the white marks?  The black serge shirt that I owned had a bunch of white marks, and I almost didn't buy this one because of it.

                      I'd be doing a cold wash and hang dry, I want NO shrinkage and minimal fading.

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                        mclaincausey
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                        My old Swedish serge cargos have these abrasions. I dig em in that case. My current washing machine has a pre-soak option when you're setting up the cycle and I have had good luck with that in terms of not adding to the abrasions that are already there.

                        Think it, be it.

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                          neph93
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                          @jimmer_5:

                          @neph93:

                          Just to clarify, are you suggesting that I soak this shirt before putting it in the washing machine to avoid the white marks?

                          Correct mate. Not a long soak just get it thoroughly wet inside and out. This presents sharp creases from forming in the machine but is these that create the marks.

                          I washed my one of these this way (30C and 600rpm, air dry), and it went just fine.

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

                          • Virginia Woolf
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                            jimmer_5
                            Haraki san Student
                            Joined: 15 Dec 2020

                            Awesome, thank you Neph.  Thankfully this one shouldn't need a wash for a bit.

                            last edited by 7 Apr 2022, 21:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Dmart
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                              Oh how much I love this shirt.
                              It only gets better  😎

                              last edited by 9 Aug 2022, 17:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                                Ray G
                                Joined: 9 Jul 2022

                                @Dmart:

                                Oh how much I love this shirt.
                                It only gets better  😎

                                Man does that look nice!  Good patina you’ve developed with your shirt.

                                Hope a restock happens in the next few months.

                                last edited by 10 Aug 2022, 02:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Dmart
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                  Thanks. I love the evo on it. It has lots of wears in the books and couple of washes, don’t know exactly how many.

                                  last edited by 10 Aug 2022, 05:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • Mickey GTM
                                    Mickey GT
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 5 May 2020

                                    @Dmart Great looking shirt. I own the grey version. But because of the recent heat in Germany I wasn't able to wear it often… Waiting for fall...

                                    last edited by 10 Aug 2022, 10:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Dmart
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                      Same here in Switzerland, but I wear it riding the bike in the mornings, so it still gets some wear.

                                      last edited by 10 Aug 2022, 10:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • CreaseC
                                        Crease
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        Joined: 21 Oct 2021

                                        After seeing @sabergirl ‘s picture of her 162 I had to get this. I hope I can do mine justice!
                                        Got it from James Dant since IHUK was out. So far I am so happy, a good break from the indigo.

                                        last edited by 26 Aug 2022, 18:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Dmart
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                          Enjoy the shirt. Truly a great fabric!

                                          last edited by 26 Aug 2022, 21:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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