• Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
  • Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
Iron Heart Forum See product in shop
Iron Heart Forum

New Iron Heart Website - Live Now - Feedback and Bug Report Here Please!

See product in shop

Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural

Shirting
136
1.2k
308.0k
Loading More Posts
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • X
    xXclown86Xx
    @goosehd
    Joined: 17 Jan 2023

    @goosehd the chart measurements are off sometimes. I know because I own many Iron Heart shirts and study those charts. I'm not going to go back and forth on this.

    last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 15:30 G 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 15:39 Reply Quote 0
    • G
      goosehd
      Mod Squad
      @xXclown86Xx
      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

      @xXclown86Xx Your comment is extremely bold considering how many happy customers have depended on those measurements for many, many purchases.

      Are you saying that IH is publishing incorrect information?

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

      last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 15:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • D
        DrPat
        Iron Heart Deity
        Joined: 9 Oct 2009

        Of course the measurements are off. All measurements are off. The question is by how much.

        Here are the following causes for measurement discrepancies and my subjective opinion on their size:

        (1) Overdying. The amount of shrinkage caused by overdying can vary widely. I've seen differences up to an inch.
        (2) Product variation. Somebody has to cut and sew the product. The amount of variation depends on the material. I've seen more with looser materials such as flannels, probably because the stretch means it's harder to work with.
        (3) Human error and differences while measuring. It's easy to forget to stretch a certain part of the garment and finding the exact place where a measurement should start for really thick materials (such as leather jackets). Different people might start the measurement in a different place. This should cause a small amount of discrepancy.

        last edited by DrPat 30 Mar 2023, 15:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • J
          jordanscollected
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 13 Nov 2018

          @xXclown86Xx There are always going to be discrepancies in measurements with small variations in each garment. From what I've been told in the past, Iron Heart measures 3 of each size when a shirt arrives, and they take the average and that's what goes on the chart. It's a much more precise way of finding your size than most clothing companies that have a blanket statement for size large with variation of 2-3" in some cases. That's a crap shoot.

          There are some people that are extremely particular about measurements down to 1/4" in a sleeve length or opening width, and really want to nail it. Those people can reach out to the IHUK crew and fine tune their purchase to make sure they get the perfect fit.

          Furthermore, the slight deviation's from the measurements allows for someone who loves the measurements of an XL in a specific shirt to ask for one with the shortest sleeves or the widest shoulders, and get that nailed for them if there's something to consider.

          Iron Heart isn't meant to be a click, purchase and hope it fits type of company. They hope to avoid returns by taking all the time an effort necessary to get it right the first time.

          Edit: @goosehd knows better than I do.

          world tours:
          888 Fat guy chocolate WT
          Mad Red x2
          Wabidashery

          last edited by jordanscollected 30 Mar 2023, 16:06 G 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 16:09 Reply Quote 2
          • G
            goosehd
            Mod Squad
            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

            @Giles or @Alex Please correct me if I'm wrong.

            Ironheart will take a representative sample from a shipment and measure them upon receipt prior to publishing the measurements online. I believe this is 10 2 (as per @Alex) shirts per each size where they are measured as seen in the "how to measure" videos. The measurements are then averaged and placed in the spec. spreadsheet for the product to be sold.

            Yes, there may be some variation in sizing but the measurements shouldn't be "off". Yes, overdyeing will affect sizing, but because of the number of shirts being measured you shouldn't be seeing an inch in difference. (PLEASE NOTE: You will always run into an outlier - which is defined as a sample that does not fit within the published specs. but this should be very rare.

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

            last edited by goosehd 30 Mar 2023, 16:07 D 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 19:16 Reply Quote 1
            • G
              goosehd
              Mod Squad
              @jordanscollected
              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

              @jordanscollected Your info is correct (from my understanding) and I'm glad to see you post it. Thank you!!!

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

              last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 16:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • D
                Daniel San
                見習いボス
                Joined: 2 May 2020

                I think they measure 3 shirt as suggested by jordanscollected 👍

                last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 16:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • A
                  Alex
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                  @jordanscollected pretty much nailed it, but it’s 2 not 3.

                  last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 16:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • A
                    Alex
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                    I think it’s probably worth noting that we also update the charts every production run, if needed, so comparing a shirt from production run 1 to the chart for production run 100 could definitely give you some results that seemed off

                    last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 16:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                    • X
                      xXclown86Xx
                      Joined: 17 Jan 2023

                      I understand, not sure why you are making a big deal out of this. It started with me asking someone else a simple question. You are just looking for an argument it seems.

                      last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 16:57 M 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 17:07 Reply Quote 0
                      • M
                        Mizmazzle
                        見習いボス
                        @xXclown86Xx
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                        @xXclown86Xx take a breath. This is not a hostile environment. Just a bunch a like minded thinkers trying to help each other out. Sometimes we can misread a persons intentions, similar to a text conversation. Tone and attitude are hard to read at times. All love around here brother.

                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                        last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 17:07 X 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 17:11 Reply Quote 3
                        • X
                          xXclown86Xx
                          @Mizmazzle
                          Joined: 17 Jan 2023

                          @Mizmazzle where in my messages did I say anything out of line? Goose needs to take a breath.

                          last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 17:11 G 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 17:20 Reply Quote 0
                          • G
                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            @xXclown86Xx
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                            @xXclown86Xx I am going to apologize for misinterpreting your words. @Mizmazzle is correct in that I was just trying to help you out.

                            I am now leaving this conversation as there is nothing left to add.

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                            last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 17:20 X 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 17:22 Reply Quote 0
                            • X
                              xXclown86Xx
                              @goosehd
                              Joined: 17 Jan 2023

                              @goosehd all good🤝🏻

                              last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 17:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • D
                                DrPat
                                Iron Heart Deity
                                @goosehd
                                Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                                @goosehd said in Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural:

                                Yes, overdyeing will affect sizing, but because of the number of shirts being measured you shouldn't be seeing an inch in difference.

                                When I was in Gosport last year I measured the length of every single Anniversary Flannel in size M. There were at least 2 out of about 20 that were shorter by about an inch.

                                About 10 years ago I also went through the entire bin of the indigo overdyed grey hoodies. They had the biggest variation I've ever seen. Well more than an inch.

                                last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 19:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                • T
                                  Tobi
                                  Haraki san Prodigy
                                  Joined: 12 Aug 2022

                                  I think we should return to praising this amazing piece of dead horse! Cant wait until the color changes a bit. I ordered one of the recommended conditioners, but will first wait and see what happens.

                                  last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 19:33 X 1 Reply Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 20:03 Reply Quote 4
                                  • X
                                    xXclown86Xx
                                    @Tobi
                                    Joined: 17 Jan 2023

                                    @Tobi totally with ya🤙🏻

                                    last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 20:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                                    • A
                                      Autorotate
                                      Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                                      What’s up pale riders?
                                      Maybe just in the nick of time comes this crazy ass post from me. Well, I’m fresh out of a lukewarm tub wearing this shirt. As I suspected, it absorbed all the water uniformly and has a nice rich caramel color. I know the shade will change as it dries… but no water spots as of now.
                                      The shoulders and chest INSTANTLY opened up and all of the stress on the buttons are gone. Good for now, but as it dries, I am going to pay attention to moving my arms and chest to preclude it from drying “tight”. I am bunching the sleeves at my elbow to get the cuffs off of my hands. Hope it stays that way…. When It’s about 95% dry, I’m going to slather it with Pecard’s in an effort to retain the flexibility and comfort I’m feeling right now (wet).
                                      The shirt, when wet is heavy!
                                      Oddly, I’m warm. Imagine that. Horse skin actually retains heat. Probably why our cavemen ancestors survived the elements without Patagonia and Arcteryx.
                                      Disclaimer: I tried this shirt on in it brand-new state, and I was completely unhappy with the chest tightness and rigidity of the body and the collar. If I were to size up, the dimensions for me wouldn’t have been right. I am a true IH large all day long, and in this shirt especially. Being honest here… I just don’t have the patience to wear an uncomfortable garment for however many dozens of times before it starts to break in. MEGA PROPS TO THOSE OF YOU WHO DO!! If there is a sensible (crazy) shortcut to make something comfy, I’m all about it.
                                      Anyway. Here’s a ridiculous picture of me in a towel and a soaking wet horse hide shirt. The wife and kid are on Spring Break and I’m home alone, so what better time for a weird experiment like this. I’ll post an update tomorrow (or next year) when it’s finally dry.
                                      4FF8219F-BA95-4BA3-9AC4-2E48831A7F9A.jpeg
                                      D594545C-65DD-44EE-9147-3524AD352AD2.jpeg
                                      247BA35F-0CA5-45F2-AA06-202B56A02BFE.jpeg

                                      last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 23:16 W M M ? 4 Replies Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 23:57 Reply Quote 13
                                      • G
                                        goosehd
                                        Mod Squad
                                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                        You are a crazy, crazy man for trying it and I admire the hell out of it!!! Looks ace, and how much to drop the towel... 🙂

                                        I'm sure you did worse crossing the equator... 🙂

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                        last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 23:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                                        • A
                                          Autorotate
                                          Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                                          @goosehd
                                          DIRTY NASTY WOGS!!!!!
                                          I think we signed no-disclosure agreements. For everyone’s protections. And yes… received and doled-out much worse.
                                          Thanks Brother.

                                          last edited by 30 Mar 2023, 23:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                          418 out of 1198
                                          • First post
                                            418/1198
                                            Last post
                                          See "Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural" in shop
                                          Copyright Iron Heart 2022.