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

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  • J
    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

    last edited by 7 Apr 2022, 18:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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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

      last edited by 7 Apr 2022, 19:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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.

        last edited by 4 Jul 2022, 19:10 7 Apr 2022, 19:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • M
          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.

          last edited by 7 Apr 2022, 19:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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
            last edited by 7 Apr 2022, 20:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • J
              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
              • D
                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
                • R
                  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
                  • D
                    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
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                      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
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                          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
                            • Jcaz6996J
                              Jcaz6996
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 11 Sept 2020

                              @Dmart your 235 looks amazing 👍 love the serge material great shirts

                              IG : @luvthefades

                              last edited by 26 Aug 2022, 21:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • D
                                Dmart
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                Thanks @Jcaz6996 I’m by no means competition to you and your Fades, but I just love this shirt and wear it whenever I can. The fit and feel is perfect to me.

                                last edited by 26 Aug 2022, 21:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • Jcaz6996J
                                  Jcaz6996
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 11 Sept 2020

                                  Think it pairs well with SBG denim I wear mine with my 555’s-SBG definitely need to wear it more after seeing yours 👍

                                  IG : @luvthefades

                                  last edited by 26 Aug 2022, 22:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    sabergirl
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                    Great fit, [mention]Crease [/mention] ! One of the best fabrics of all time, imo. Enjoy it

                                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                    last edited by 27 Aug 2022, 01:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • MizmazzleM
                                      Mizmazzle
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                      Got my hands on some serge!! Instant love!!! Thinking imma have to send it in for the copper snaps upgrade!! Course, these black snaps look damn fine in their own right!!

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                      last edited by 15 Sept 2022, 23:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        sabergirl
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                        Nice fit on that! I love serge [emoji177]

                                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                        last edited by 15 Sept 2022, 23:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • goosehdG
                                          goosehd
                                          Mod Squad
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                          @Mizmazzle Is that the shirt/deal you pm’d about?  If so, outstanding job!  It looks great  🙂

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                          last edited by 15 Sept 2022, 23:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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