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IHSH-237-BLK - Ultra Heavy Flannel Crazy Check Western Shirt - Black

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    Mustafa911
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 26 Jan 2017

    @sabergirl:

    It looks great as-is, but you’ll have to be really careful washing. Since I don’t have a careful bone in my body for flannels, I would size up to be able to machine wash and dry. I think if you hand wash and line dry, the sizing is great.

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    This one +1

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      MassiveThighs
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 16 Aug 2019

      @Dion:

      Finally I could take some fit pics and I started to doubt whether I've sized wrong. I was opting for a trim fit but dunno if it's too small on me now. What do the UHF gods think? Is it a keeper?

      I think after like 2 washes, its going to be way too small on you.  I always account for that.

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        Dion
        Joined: 15 Mar 2015

        Many thanks for the feedback, everyone! I've come to the conclusion that it is too small/short on me, indeed. Such a shame but it is what it is.

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          dreigh
          Joined: 9 Mar 2019

          I am loving this flannel. The pattern. The feel. The weight. The heavy-duty snaps. I can't wait for it to cool off in Tennessee.

          I'm a bit concerned about losing length after my first wash. A question to the UHF veterans around here: What sort of results have you gotten doing a machine wash followed by line drying? I am hoping to be able to do a cold machine wash on the gentle/hand cycle (no spin) and line-drying. Would that be sufficient to avoid unwanted shrinkage, or should I just hand wash in the sink?

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            gaseousclay
            Joined: 4 Nov 2016

            @dreigh:

            I am loving this flannel. The pattern. The feel. The weight. The heavy-duty snaps. I can't wait for it to cool off in Tennessee.

            I'm a bit concerned about losing length after my first wash. A question to the UHF veterans around here: What sort of results have you gotten doing a machine wash followed by line drying? I am hoping to be able to do a cold machine wash on the gentle/hand cycle (no spin) and line-drying. Would that be sufficient to avoid unwanted shrinkage, or should I just hand wash in the sink?

            I have yet to use a cold machine wash on my UHF’s but in the future I might. I did wash two of my UHF’s on a warm machine wash/hang dry twice and got about a half inch of shrink. If your UHF is smaller than you’d like then a cold hand wash/hang dry might be better

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

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              neph93
              見習いボス
              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

              @dreigh:

              I am hoping to be able to do a cold machine wash on the gentle/hand cycle (no spin) and line-drying. Would that be sufficient to avoid unwanted shrinkage, or should I just hand wash in the sink?

              Do this and any shrinkage will be somewhere between zero and negligible.

              “Some of those that work forces
              Are the same that burn crosses”

              • Virginia Woolf
              last edited by 24 Aug 2019, 20:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                The_Bourbon_Denim_Guy
                Joined: 12 Sept 2018

                @dreigh:

                I am hoping to be able to do a cold machine wash on the gentle/hand cycle (no spin) and line-drying.

                This is basically what I do, and I have experienced zero (or negligible) shrinkage.  I tend to treat them the same as I do denim.  I turn them inside out, wash on gentle setting with minimal spin cycle, and hang dry right side out, under a ceiling fan, from a large coat hanger.  This seems to facilitate effective moisture evaporation through the UHF.  I can’t back this methodology with any type of research or data analysis, but it works so I keep doing it [emoji1787]

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                last edited by 24 Aug 2019, 20:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  cj
                  Joined: 4 Jun 2019

                  A little late to the party, but this is the fit before any washing. Taken only today which means I haven't had the chance to wear this out yet!

                  By the way, I'm 170cm/70kg with a chest that's approximately 40" (wearing a size L). For me, it's just the fit that I wanted 🙂

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                    neph93
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                    It’s a great fit. A little room everywhere, but not too much. You can hot wash now or just leave as is. Congrats.

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                    • Virginia Woolf
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                      manufc10
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                      Friendly FYI to the forum members…I sent my XL back to IHUK late last week so it should be back in stock here in the next few days I would guess.  Keep an eye out if you're looking to cop one.

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                        MassiveThighs
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 16 Aug 2019

                        Here's me, in L.  Im not wearing any undershirt, so it will be a bit small on me layering with it.

                        Crazy im an XL these days.  I used to weigh 135lbs 4 years ago.

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                          Dion
                          Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                          @manufc10:

                          Friendly FYI to the forum members…I sent my XL back to IHUK late last week so it should be back in stock here in the next few days I would guess.  Keep an eye out if you're looking to cop one.

                          Oh heck yes, Imma take it!

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                            neph93
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                            @MassiveThighs:

                            Here's me, in L.  Im not wearing any undershirt, so it will be a bit small on me layering with it.

                            Crazy im an XL these days.

                            From the photo that looks like a brilliant fit. The length in the body and arms is perfect whereas on an XL I think it would be too long.

                            What do you want to layer with? I wear a-shirts or tees with mine.

                            EDIT: looking at the photo’s again I can see it is a little trim over the shoulders and you’d need to be careful with washing. Still looks good to me though.

                            “Some of those that work forces
                            Are the same that burn crosses”

                            • Virginia Woolf
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                              MassiveThighs
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 16 Aug 2019

                              @neph93:

                              @MassiveThighs:

                              Here's me, in L.  Im not wearing any undershirt, so it will be a bit small on me layering with it.

                              Crazy im an XL these days.

                              From the photo that looks like a brilliant fit. The length in the body and arms is perfect whereas on an XL I think it would be too long.

                              What do you want to layer with? I wear a-shirts or tees with mine.

                              EDIT: looking at the photo’s again I can see it is a little trim over the shoulders and you’d need to be careful with washing. Still looks good to me though.

                              Yeah the shoulder dont line up to where my shoulder breaks.  I usually wear a heavy tshirt or long sleeve.  Also i like it a bit longer, so i think the xl will work.

                              It looks ok, but it feels a bit snug on me with no shirting on.

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                                Dion
                                Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                                As a side note: I'm returning my Large to IHUK. If anyone's looking for this size.

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                                  Cold Summer
                                  Joined: 7 May 2011

                                  Finally snapped a picture of the new shirt yesterday  😉

                                  Still love the fit on this shirt. Everything seems to fit just right. Hopefully it won't shrink when I cold wash.

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                                    gaseousclay
                                    Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                                    You should be fairly safe if you do a cold hand wash and hang dry

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

                                    last edited by 30 Aug 2019, 13:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Cold Summer
                                      Joined: 7 May 2011

                                      Usually after I wash my shirts, I pull the hem and sleeves while it's still damp to get a little extra length, so that might help as well.

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                                        neph93
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                        @Cold:

                                        Usually after I wash my shirts, I pull the hem and sleeves while it's still damp to get a little extra length, so that might help as well.

                                        This is wise. The side seams are important too.

                                        It is necessary to be aware of the potential for shrinkage in these shirts but it is important not to exaggerate either. With careful washing and air drying the shrinkage is somewhere been zero and negligible. If you hot wash and tumble dry you may lose a cm or at silly temps two. For a lot of people with a regular fit then even that is fine. The most they’ll shrink is half a size.

                                        “Some of those that work forces
                                        Are the same that burn crosses”

                                        • Virginia Woolf
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                                          Dion
                                          Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                                          Huge shout-out to @Graham and @manufc10 for the XL which I received today! Finally I have my favourite shirt and it fits perfectly. Cheers, gents!

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