IHSH-337-GRN - Ultra Heavy Flannel Tartan Check Western Shirt - Green
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Shirt looks beautiful, but the price is nuts! I have UES flannels that I bought direct form Japan. With including tax (to UK) these are about half the price - are they really half as good? Serious question.
I discovered UES flannels before iron heart anything. They make fantastic flannels which are really well constructed and the UES corporate ethos and outlook and their high quality means I am still a huge fan (and whisper it their puca purcara loopwheel sweat does knock the socks off my also much loved iron heart heavy loopwheel sweats).
My initial view of IH flannels was pretty prejudiced based in part on vintage fanboy types with an iron heart beef who basically said UES / TFH etc were all far superior to overpriced, overrated IH etc. but I started getting on the forum, researching and thinking while they are expensive they look awesome and a lot of what seemed like people really focused on quality, authenticity, tough beauty etc all raved about them (without spending a lot of time dissing the not like like competition). So I bought one and many journeys down the rabbit hole over the last 18 months most of my favourite clothes and flannels are IH.
Cut:In terms of direct comparison I am a western cut fan and UES do a pretty boxy work style cut with relatively narrow shoulders and a bit of a flare so on cut and fit an IH western (for my physique at least) with wider shoulders and a tapered cut is just far better looking.
Style: I do like some of the UeS flannel patterns (I own 5) but some of their patterns especially this season and last have tended towards the garish and plain fuck ugly. While some of the IH patterns are not to my taste generally they tend towards the more coherent, attractive and flexible - a huge plus for me as you can wear them across a broader range of outfits and settings whereas some of the UES patterning seems designed to be intentionally and unnecessarily loud
Build: ues make very well constructed clothes and they are tough and last. Iron heart though are the elite - next level build quality
Value: I think the UES flannels are great and while I recognise by any rational measure ih are expensive i am comfortable i am getting value for money.
So I summary ues are great but I personally think IH are better - you may well though feel differently
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Really well said @Pete ! I am also a big UES fan and have a few flannels and other items. I love them. I would agree with your assessment also that IH is a step above though. It is like many other well made things, they are both high quality, but one takes it a step further.
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I, too, am a UES fan and own a couple of their flannels. However, I really liked the colorway of this particular IH flannel and noticed that Dutil had it on sale last week. So I went ahead and took the plunge and… wow, I'm kind of mad at myself for not doing so earlier. I really like the Western details (pockets, yoke, and snaps) and my wife seems to think that the yoke makes my shoulders appear broader. The soft, heavily brushed inside of the material is also superior in feel to any other flannel I've ever worn. My only complaint is that the sleeves run long (for me), and that problem is easily solved by turning up the cuffs and snapping them into place.
I'm now officially a fan and will be copping another Western UHF later this year, after the fall/winter models drop.
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I, too, am a UES fan and own a couple of their flannels.
I'm now officially a fan and will be copping another Western UHF later this year, after the fall/winter models drop.
Interesting to hear… TFH are back making flannels again (which is great), but in their absence I've noticed UES getting a lot of praise. I´ll be interested to read more comparisons with Uhf´s.
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I own 2 Ues Flannels. I would say they are very good. But IH UHF's are special because of their unique Material, construction and not least the deep impressive and diverse colours. If I put UES besides IH UHF then you see brighter and deeper colours. My humble opinion. IH is more addicting than other brands :o
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Hey there fellas. I had a question for some of the long standing members or the staff. I have read the care guide for these UHF flannel shirts. Can anyone give me their two cents on keeping the brushed interior, well, brushed..?? I have a few of these shirts now but I guess I am more curious if the interior is prone to piling or matting down over time/use/ and washing. Thoughts?
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It will become less fuzzy but won’t pill. Pilling generally occurs with synthetic fabrics. They are so strong that the pills don’t break off.
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I, too, am a UES fan and own a couple of their flannels.
I'm now officially a fan and will be copping another Western UHF later this year, after the fall/winter models drop.
Interesting to hear… TFH are back making flannels again (which is great), but in their absence I've noticed UES getting a lot of praise. I´ll be interested to read more comparisons with Uhf´s.
Thankfully, I'm too fat to fit into TFH's flannels, so I won't be able to pay the money to compare them to the UHFs.
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It is really a great pleasure to wear this flannel shirt. It is of frankly incredible quality, ultra heavy, and so hot! I enjoy.
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Great shirt. I am really happy with it. Just for info: I am 185 cm, 83 kg, wearing size L
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@SKT yeah, I think it fits quite well and I am really impressed. It is my second Iron Heart UHF shirt and I am more than hooked. Already planning my next purchase - the 18oz overdyed indigo CPO shirt….
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Yeah, it is becoming quite addictive…and dangerous for my wallet
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@Matt haha, good one!
My wishlist of Iron Heart stuff is long enough already, so please don‘t make it longer. My wife will kill me. -
That sounds scary
But I think I am ready haha
