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    IHJ-71 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Type ll Jacket - Indigo

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    • Stuart.TS
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      1 hr hot soak…here goes nothing!

      I just turned the jacket inside out. The finish is just exceptionally good, the best of any IH jacket I own, and that is going some. You could wear this jacket inside out and get away with it, it's that good.

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      • SteveS
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        @Stuart.T - your pre-soak fit looks similar to mine, I found the wash helped the fit at the shoulders and top of the arms, didn't notice too much difference else where, which was perfect. I wear mine everyday now! The bottom button is tight to fit when first washed, but the denim is stretching now, so not a problem.

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        • Stuart.TS
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          @Steve thanks buddy, that's reassuring, and what I suspected. Did you hot soak and then wash in machine or just hot soak at this stage?

          To Quote from There's Something About Mary 'we've got a bleeder'. This gives up loads of beautiful indigo. Is it weird  that I love that smell?

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          • AlexA
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            @Stuart.T:

            [Did you hot soak and then wash in machine or just hot soak at this stage?

            soak till wet, inside out, machine @ 40, low spin](https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=14964)

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            • Stuart.TS
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              @Alex:

              @Stuart.T:

              [Did you hot soak and then wash in machine or just hot soak at this stage?

              soak till wet, inside out, machine @ 40, low spin

              Thanks Alex, will do. Definitely getting 555 02 in this material next. It's beautiful.](https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=14964)

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              • AlexA
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                It is a great denim!

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                • Stuart.TS
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                  Hot soak and 40° wash 400 spin…the length is good but there is a lot of room and ballooning across the chest and shoulders. Not sure is another wash might fix that? @Steve did you have that issue, doesn't look like it from your post soak fit pics


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                  • steelworkerS
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                    I think the fabric has to break in and relax @Stuart.T

                    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                    Well, I have others.

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                    • SteveS
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                      @Stuart.T  I have been wearing my constantly, and the more I am wearing it, the more it sits better on me. I would wear it in a bit.

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                      • Stuart.TS
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                        @Steve:

                        @Stuart.T  I have been wearing my constantly, and the more I am wearing it, the more it sits better on me. I would wear it in a bit.

                        @Steve and @steelworker…do you know, this really is a case of me knowing the answer already through experience yet I still panic with every new purchase.

                        I put the jacket through the 'freshen up' setting that our tumble drier has and the denim has softened beautifully. Like you Steve it's the only denim jacket I've worn since Thursday. I'm definitely buying a pair of 555 02 in this material too. It is amazing.

                        Thanks for your patience and advice.

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                        • neph93N
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                          @Stuart.T looks like the post wash fit was bloody perfect. Good job.

                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                          • Stuart.TS
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                            @neph93 thanks mate. I love this jacket and have worn it almost every day. I don't know why other people haven't posted their pics? Maybe it hasn't been a big seller?

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                            • neph93N
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                              @Stuart.T:

                              I don't know why other people haven't posted their pics? Maybe it hasn't been a big seller?

                              The IHJ-72 did well (well enough that some sizes have been restocked) and this has done ok to the point where some sizes are sold out and others will be soon. Neither  were stocked in big numbers though as traditionally type II’s aren’t a big seller through IHUK.

                              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                              • Madame ButtonflyM
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                                RESTOCKED IN ALL TAG SIZES
                                🙂

                                AKA Mrs G

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                                • neph93N
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                                  @Stuart.T you own this thread

                                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                  • Stuart.TS
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                                    @neph93 I love this jacket. Type IIs were always so iconic in the denim world when I was growing up. They were a true grail item among collectors.

                                    I can imagine that the slightly shorter body length and lack of side pockets put some off, but the large double front pockets and pleats really add something and compliment ownership of a type III too. I'll try and take some better pics today as the sun is shining here today.

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      I had the older duck type II up for sale recently. It is slightly longer in the body and has a cinch (which I believe is a type I feature). There was very little interest and on reflection I’m glad as I’m looking forward to wearing the fekker again.

                                      I really like this more traditional version too and would have one but as with shirts I’m on a «one in, one out» regime and there is nothing I want to sell right now. First world problems ahoy!

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • Stuart.TS
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                                        I sold my super black type III last week, I'd always have preferred the fade to grey version but that has been out of stock in xxl for as long as I can remember. As promised…the back shot (eh hem) makes the jacket look shorter than it is


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                                        • Max PowerM
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                                          Stellar fit, just like a Type II should look

                                          @elclintor:

                                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                          • WlemonW
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                                            I just picked this up in the outlet. I want to shrink it a bit. If I want to get the most shrinkage, should I use a machine washer on hot or soak it? I don't know why I read it, but I heard agitation helps shrink the fabric. Anyone have any experience?

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