IHJ-71 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Type ll Jacket - Indigo
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I think the fabric has to break in and relax @Stuart.T
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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.
@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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@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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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.
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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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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!
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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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Stellar fit, just like a Type II should look
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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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@Giles amazing. Thank you. Now I have something to reading during my meeting later.
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If I am reading this correctly, it seems like a hot wash not a soak is the best way to go for "maximum shrinkage."
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By the way, maximum shrinkage is the new name of my metal band. So don't take it.
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If I am reading this correctly, it seems like a hot wash not a soak is the best way to go for "maximum shrinkage."
I would follow the advice for UHR soaking/washing to get max shrinkage with minimum risk of marbling or abrasion lines.
You’ll find the «recipe» in the CARE info on the website and on various UHR threads, but the short version is:
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Soak in hot water for not more than two hours.
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Turn inside out and put straight in the washing machine while wet.
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Wash on very low rpm at about 40C. You can also take the jacket out before the spin cycle starts.
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Straighten any creases in the jacket then air dry on a hanger or flat dry.
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Is there any risk of marbling @Giles? For example, but I washed it in hot water with soap on a low spin. I have a front loading machine, so there is no agitator in the middle.
