IH-526J-142 - 14oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III - Indigo
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Yep, same with me regarding the SExIH OD trucker. That's strictly a layering jacket for me. Works perfect over an ultra heavy flannel.
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I'm actually surprised this jacket thread hasn't seen as much attention as the others!
I'm now the proud owner of a 142 and it's probably the best IH jacket in my opinion, and that's saying something considering my name is probably on the IH crews dartboard
Let me explain….I've sent back 90% of the jackets I've purchased from IH mainly down to the premise that I'm extremely fussy and not a direct reflection upon the products themselves. This stems from a 12 year career in the aerospace industry where you develop an annoying case of OCD which in turn causes you to notice little details that most folk wouldn't, here's examples of the jackets I've sent back:
IH-526-SBG: Lovely denim and fitted me perfectly but I found the body length just a little too short. I ended up keeping this for a year and the denim never quite relaxed properly so ultimately ended up selling it.
IH-526L-OD: Body proportions were all perfect but the body length was a touch too long and the unevenness of the overdying left random streaks where it has obviously creased during the process and it didn't suit me.
IH-526PJ: Denim was perfect and proportions were great but the arms seemed overly boxy, I'm a skinny fool so 'regular' sleeve widths look odd on me.
IH-956PJ: Admittedly this jacket was perfect but like it's indigo brother the arms were too loose, in line with the traditional 'trucker' fit but I like my clothes to have a slimmer fit.
So after this I was pretty bent on avoiding IH products as they just didn't seem to suit me. That was until I saw that their UK stockist Rivet & Hide had a decent sale on and one of the items featured was the IH-526J-142! I looked at the measurements, the fit pictures and the shoulders seemed a little small but I figured there was nothing to lose so added it to my order.
The jacket turned up and admittedly I was expecting to find something that would annoy me, I opened the box and the first thing I noticed was how solid it was for a 14oz denim (I know it's made the same way as the 21oz). I checked it over and also noticed there was a slight slubbiness to the material that I wasn't used to but I've grown to like in other products purchased. Now the fit......perfect!! The body length is spot on, the shoulders sit right where they're supposed to and best of all the sleeves are quite narrow, just the way I like
If you're looking for a slim fitting IH product but don't want the heft of the 526L which I hear also fits on the slim side then check out the 142 jacket, very versatile material for mixed weather and it looks like it can still take a beating like it's bigger sibling. Can't wait to see how this one will age!
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I almost pulled the trigger on this jacket during R&H’s sale but decided to show some restraint. My son’s bday is coming up which means presents for him rather than myself [emoji16]
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I almost pulled the trigger on this jacket during R&H’s sale but decided to show some restraint. My son’s bday is coming up which means presents for him rather than myself [emoji16]
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Should have bought him one, he’ll grow in to it.
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@Giles any XL's in the restock pipeline?
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Sorrow.
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@Chain$titch:
Sorrow.
In times like these, Rivet and Hide are your friend. Unless you want to wait until February of course.
I just picked one of these up from RH and IMO this is the quintessential denim type III. It's exactly what I wanted and expected it to be. The shade, weight, and feel of the fabric is perfect. Could not be any happier with this jacket.
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@manufc10 Dude, let's see some fit/in-the-wild pics of this bad boy, yeah?
(Unfortunately, R&H are also sold out. And, I will probably need a 'batch' of XL's to choose from, as I am in-between sizes. But thanks for chiming in!)
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@Chain$titch:
@manufc10 Dude, let's see some fit/in-the-wild pics of this bad boy, yeah?
(Unfortunately, R&H are also sold out. And, I will probably need a 'batch' of XL's to choose from, as I am in-between sizes. But thanks for chiming in!)
Not that it needs to be said but my fit pic game is pretty weak. Selfies have never been my thang. Either way I can throw some up when I get a chance.
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Yeah, please do!
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Anyone got one of these with some evo? Trying to justify a third type 3… I've got a brown cord -69 and the OG 526jod but feeling the urge for a regular jean jacket.
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Be the change you wish to see in the world. Or, you know, at least in this thread.
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I picked one of these jackets up during the sale. I bought the lefty last year but I’ve wanted a 14oz tuxedo for a while and this was the perfect opportunity. I might have a jacket addiction.
Pretty happy with the fit, this is a 4XL and has almost identical measurements to my 3XL lefty.
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Two? Nah. Once you can’t count them all on one hand, then you have a (very good) problem.
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Thanks Reuben! I could go for a black one and the olive version too but I fear I may be too big for the olive in the chest.
