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IHSH-226-IND - 5.5oz Selvedge Madras Check Work Shirt - Indigo

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    Wlemon
    Haraki san Expert
    Joined: 1 Sept 2018

    @gaseousclay:

    @Wlemon:

    @gaseousclay, thanks for the reply. As far as I can remember, most of mine have them. I know the IHSH-33 has it and so does the workshirt version of that. Maybe it's a stylistic choice? I noticed the 245 doesn't have it but the 246 does. I am sure I'm coming off really pedantic right now. I just love the IH Western and the run-off, and would hate to see that discontinued.

    It’s common to have the chain stitch run off on work shirts but not so much on westerns. I suspect the fabric may have something to do with it but I’m not sure. You won’t see the run off on UHF’s but might on some lighter weight fabrics. My 129 , which is 10oz, has the run off, but I’ve seen other 10oz shirts without it. I like the chain stitch runoff but the lack there of wouldn’t keep me from buying a shirt if I really liked it

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    Yeah, I guess it is hit or miss. While I like love the run off as well, it wouldn't stop my either. I have a few workshirts but I like the westerns overall. I just have to staple some string to the shirt.  😃

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      phillychease
      Joined: 29 Apr 2019

      Bought the last XL! This is my 2nd Iron Heart purchase, and 1st from the website! I am stocked!

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        neph93
        見習いボス
        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

        @phillychease:

        Bought the last XL! This is my 2nd Iron Heart purchase, and 1st from the website! I am stocked!

        Congrats. This is a pretty awesome shirt and you’ll be one of only a handful in the world to own it.

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

        • Dame Vera Lynn
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          manufc10
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 14 Mar 2015

          Shirt is awesome, fabric is awesome, unfortunately the XL fit on me is not as awesome. I copped the last Large so hopefully that will be a better fit but of not then this just might be one of those shirts that I'm im between sizes on. Either way…a L, XL, or both will be going back in stock soon.

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            Wlemon
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 1 Sept 2018

            Hate when that happens, @manufc10. That happened with me with the IHSH-177. Hope it works out for you. It's a lovely shirt and I don't think that IH has done anything like it before. Someone could please correct me if I am wrong because I'd hunt that shirt down, too.

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              Filthy2123ozjunkie
              見習いボスー
              Joined: 21 Jan 2013

              @manufc10:

              Shirt is awesome, fabric is awesome, unfortunately the XL fit on me is not as awesome. I copped the last Large so hopefully that will be a better fit but of not then this just might be one of those shirts that I'm im between sizes on. Either way…a L, XL, or both will be going back in stock soon.

              @Stuart.T maybe the XL can end up being yours?

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                Stuart.T
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                @Filthy Thanks bro, I'll keep my eye on this

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                  phillychease
                  Joined: 29 Apr 2019

                  XL in came in! Sleeves are a little long but will be wearing it rolled up!

                  🙂

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                    neph93
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                    @phillychease great score. This shirt is really special and so few weer made. It looks really good in the wild, thanks for posting.

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

                    • Dame Vera Lynn
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                      manufc10
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                      Received my Large yesterday and the fit is much better.  Almost a tailored fit.  XL has already been sold to a fellow forum member.

                      This is such a nice fabric.

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                        gaseousclay
                        Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                        @manufc10:

                        Received my Large yesterday and the fit is much better.  Almost a tailored fit.  XL has already been sold to a fellow forum member.

                        This is such a nice fabric.

                        Congrats. Definitely an awesome fabric. Madras or some other lightweight shirt variant should be a staple for every Spring/Summer release  😎

                        WTB:
                        IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                        IHSH-19

                        last edited by 21 May 2019, 20:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          profdbrk
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 30 Jul 2018

                          I'm digging on this shirt and, of course, missed it.  I lived in Madras when it was still Madras–-it has changed immeasurably in 40 plus years.  And yes, these are truly patterns from Tamil Nadu, deep south India.  The word "Madras" is a contracted mispronunciation of Madre de Dios and refers to the earliest Portugese trading post.  The city is today called "Chennai", which is the name of the original fishing village that was there long before the westerners turned up.

                          The quality of this Iron Heart fabric would be, honestly, impossible to match in India, at least the India that I know.  There are beautiful silks, some nice (but not IH quality) cotton but there's just not the market for this level of goodness---at least that's how I see it.

                          Wear on, mates.  This is a beautiful shit.  I'm sufficiently jealous to wax on with prolix history lessons---from your friendly neighborhood professor.

                          Qui plume a, guerre a. 不完全さは美しさ,です狂気は天才です

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            I have asked H to dream up/steal/borrow more Madras patterns for next year….

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              gaseousclay
                              Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                              @Giles:

                              I have asked H to dream up/steal/borrow more Madras patterns for next year….

                              [emoji106][emoji1696]

                              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                              WTB:
                              IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                              IHSH-19

                              last edited by 22 May 2019, 10:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Wlemon
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 1 Sept 2018

                                Awesome to hear @Giles

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                                  manufc10
                                  Iron Heart Deity
                                  Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                                  @Giles:

                                  I have asked H to dream up/steal/borrow more Madras patterns for next year….

                                  Super awesome to hear.  It will be even more awesomer if H says yes.

                                  last edited by 22 May 2019, 16:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • mclaincauseyM
                                    mclaincausey
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                    I have a TFH/Googies shirt that combines a Madras weight and pattern with seersucker elements. Only some of the plaid elements carry the seersucker puckering. This not only gives the fabric a cool look and texture, it also makes it a bit better for hot weather, as the fabric tends to stick to your skin less and thus facilitate the free movement of air and dissipation of heat beneath the garment. So you get the benefits of both warm weather fabrics, Madras and seersucker, without looking like typical hickory stripe seersucker.

                                    Fabric winds up looking like this:

                                    Think it, be it.

                                    last edited by 22 May 2019, 17:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • AppfaffA
                                      Appfaff
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                      Love the pattern in the 226

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                                      last edited by 26 Sept 2019, 17:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        gaseousclay
                                        Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                                        Agree that this pattern is awesome. I love my 220.

                                        I'd definitely love to see IH venture into more lightweight shirting fabrics like the 220/226 (and flannels). It doesn't even have to be madras but the 5.5 oz weight makes it a perfect Spring/Fall shirt.

                                        WTB:
                                        IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                        IHSH-19

                                        last edited by 26 Sept 2019, 18:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • AdamCA
                                          AdamC
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                                          RESTOCK GOING LIVE AT 16:00 BST ON THURSDAY

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