IHJ-71 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Type ll Jacket - Indigo
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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.
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I'll try a long, hot soappy soak first and make to agitate it a lot. I'd rather avoid any marbling and, given the shrink results of this jacket on the first page, that might be enough.
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Before and after. Did a hot soak for an hour then a hot wash. It marbled a bit but I am pleased with the results. May do another hot soak to try and get a little more shrink.
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Looks good @Wlemon !
+1 post soak fit pic is brilliant. Love the length and trim silhouette.
Marbling is hard to avoid and not necessarily an ugly issue anyway. Abrasion lines in unfortunate places can be worse. They all work themselves out with wear and tear anyway.
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Thanks, guys. And thank you @Giles for the information. I did another hot soak and I think it's perfect now.
