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    EdH
    Iron Heart Deity
    Joined: 2 Jan 2022

    Wonder Looper is a spin off from Naked & Famous. Thought I’d try out one of Wonder Looper’s new heavyweight T’s. They also do a crewneck sweater, and a pullover hoodie.

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    First impressions, as I've only just opened the package.

    After a looser fit for the hotter months, I went with an XL. For comparison, I normally take an XL in IH shirts and my IHTL-1501.

    The fabric is awesome. Very soft and very heavy.

    I like the longer sleeves. The length on the body might limit this to a more casual look. There’s plenty of fabric to tuck it in even on the lowest of low rise jeans (it almost completely covers my ass untucked).

    Construction seems to be really good all over. I’m a big fan of the flat stitch seams on the sides and under the sleeve.

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    There’s a lumpier seam attaching the body to the sleeves.

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    Despite being slightly heavier fabric, the weave has much more give to it than my IHTL-1501. (I couldn’t even squeeze my shoulders into a smaller IHTL-1501 when I tried on an L in the store). It’s still 100% cotton so must be something to do with the tightness of the respective knits.

    Like I say, it’s quite long, and can look a little like a tunic under a shorter jacket if left untucked. Taller guys who struggle to find tees with enough length should love it.

    Given how much more forgiving the fabric is than the IHTL-1501, I probably could size down once, or possibly even twice, for a shorter T and a more fitted look. But I’ll be holding onto this for a more slouchy and summer style for now.

    Anyway, hope you enjoyed my little review to kick off this thread.

    Take the dive...

    last edited by EdH 30 Mar 2023, 19:54 C J 2 Replies Last reply 30 Mar 2023, 20:11 Reply Quote 11
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      Matt
      見習いボス
      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

      Great write up @EdH. I have so many printed ts that basic ts seldom make it in my wtb list. I always enjoy seeing what’s out there though.

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        Crispy Heron
        Haraki san Prodigy
        @EdH
        Joined: 1 Jan 2021

        @EdH - Great review. On the strength of it, I have picked one up from Jeanstore. Got a small and am usually a small in IH shirts.

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          EdH
          Iron Heart Deity
          @Crispy Heron
          Joined: 2 Jan 2022

          @Crispy-Heron that’s where I got mine from too. A tenner more expensive than direct from WL, but you save having to import it from Japan.

          Take the dive...

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            weftyarn
            Iron Heart Deity
            Joined: 8 Nov 2020

            Great review and great look @EdH
            Have had a look at this one quite a few times…

            How’s the sweat factor? The 1600 gets hard to handle quickly 😅

            Use it or lose it.

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              J-IV
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 19 Oct 2011

              Echoing everyone - thanks for the review.

              Been eyeing this brand for a minute and always wondered how it'll last down the road. I tend to wear my shit to the ground lol.
              I've always been skeptical of N&F too so hoping theybhave a separate trajectory. From what I've read and seen, seems like a good product

              I'm as ugly as you

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                EdH
                Iron Heart Deity
                @weftyarn
                Joined: 2 Jan 2022

                @weftyarn will have to get back to you on that front. Consider the first post above a first impressions piece. My guess would be that it feels more breathable so might be less sweaty than IH’s 11oz tees. Will give it a full day’s wear tomorrow.

                Take the dive...

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                  EdH
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  @J-IV
                  Joined: 2 Jan 2022

                  @J-IV will keep you posted on how it washes, etc.

                  Take the dive...

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                    @EdH cool write up! Saw them
                    As well! Looks good on you!

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                      EdH
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 2 Jan 2022

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                      I picked up another couple of these Ts in a size L on sale, one in white and one in their khaki (which is a dark, brown-green).

                      I’m happier with this fit for a fitted look compared to the XL. They were initially a little tight on the chest and in the pits, but loosened up nicely with a little wear. My sizing advice would be to size down one compared to your IH size in a UHF or 11oz T.

                      The white is not quite a pure white. It’s maybe four-fifths of the way to white compared to IH’s 11oz cream colour way. Here it is (at the back) against the cream IH 11oz T, and a white-but-well-worn formal shirt. Hopefully you can see a bit of difference.

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                      I’ll try to remember to take a picture of the khaki once it’s out of the wash.

                      Take the dive...

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                        Gulliver
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 25 Apr 2023

                        I just ordered one of their Pima T’s yesterday when they were released. Did yours take long to deliver from WL?

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                          jerkules
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                          That L shirt looks made for you @EdH . I’m keen to give Wonder Looper a try, I love a heavyweight T-shirt. How breathable do you find them compared to the IH 11oz T-shirt fabric?

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                            EdH
                            Iron Heart Deity
                            @Gulliver
                            Joined: 2 Jan 2022

                            @Gulliver I ordered from JeansStore in the UK, not direct from WL, I'm afraid.

                            @jerkules There's not much in it, both feel like you're wearing the T-shirt equivalent of light-armour. On a breezy evening in April-ish, I remember thinking to myself that my forearms were feeling the wind, but my torso could barely feel a thing.

                            Take the dive...

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                              jerkules
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                              That’s good to know, thanks man.

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                              • BrandreaB
                                Brandrea
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                                I own one of their 701 gsm (21oz) French Terry sweat shirts, and man this thing is HEAVY! Love the quality of their stuff!

                                Can’t wait for their zipped hoodie in the fall.

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                                • flannel slutF
                                  flannel slut
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 21 Feb 2022

                                  Just picked up one of their 701 gsm sweatshirts as well. On par with their heavyweight t’s which is pretty freaking nice.
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                                  • jordanscollectedJ
                                    jordanscollected
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                                    10/10 fit @flannel-slut I really like the chunky hem too.

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                                    Wabidashery

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                                    • flannel slutF
                                      flannel slut
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 21 Feb 2022

                                      Thanks!! @jordanscollected me too man. Based off the measurements, I sized down one from their t’s and lucked out.

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                                      • T4920T
                                        T4920
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                                        I recently saw someone on IG being critical of WL, claiming that their 14oz t shirt fabric was identical to the 11oz fabric IH use for the 1501 and 1600s

                                        Can anyone who has both concur?

                                        “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

                                        last edited by 5 Oct 2023, 18:56 E 1 Reply Last reply 6 Oct 2023, 08:39 Reply Quote 0
                                        • flannel slutF
                                          flannel slut
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 21 Feb 2022

                                          @t4920 I believe their double heavyweight t shirt is listed at 12oz not 14. With that said, yes, they both have a similar feel/heft. I doubt WL is making false claims to the oz and discerning the difference between an ounce or two by hand is unlikely. In this case I would trust Bahzad over an IG post.

                                          last edited by flannel slut 5 Oct 2023, 19:54 T4920T 1 Reply Last reply 5 Oct 2023, 20:33 Reply Quote 4
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