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    Gave them a hot wash at 40c and it sorted it, fit perfectly now. Ty

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      endo
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      Joined: 29 May 2020

      are all type II without hand warmer pockets?

      si tacuisses

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        steelworker
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        @endo
        Joined: 16 Apr 2014

        @endo I've not seen any II's with hand warmers, doesn't mean they aren't out there 🤔

        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
        Well, I have others.

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          Ther are a few that I have seen, but always look a bit "not-right"

          "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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            Nik
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 12 Nov 2020

            Does anyone have any experience with waxing an N1? I'm thinking of giving my washed indigo a layer of weather protection.
            Here's mine after I washed it, the marbling has toned down since then as the fading became more even.

            IMG_3184.jpeg

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              goosehd
              Mod Squad
              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

              @Nik I found this post quite helpful the other day, but haven't tried it:

              @M800sct1 said in IHM-37-BLK - Oiled Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Black:

              Hey Guys. Not jumpin on this as I've already got too many Winter Jackets including another N1 unfortunately, with my work as a Mountain Guide. My main reason for posting is I see a few posts regarding re-waxing.
              I've re-waxed many Jackets and Rucksacks etc, over the Years including my other Whipcord N1 and a couple of Heavy Carhartt Bartlett's during my Years in Guiding and I would suggest that a much better way to re-wax than Liquid Belstaff or Barbour is to use the Block Wax by either Fjallraven or Otter Wax. Rub this on by hand until well coated and then melt in with a Heat Gun. 2 Coats will be a plenty which will take a couple of hours max and the finished result will be better than the original in every way. I guarantee you! It's fantastic, easy to do and will provide an improved appearance and performance, even from new!! Best of luck Waxer's. Remember, "Wax On, Wax Off" 😄 Or in this case, "Wax On, Wax In"

              @M800sct1 Want to chime in?

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

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                jordanscollected
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                @Nik I'm eager to see the results if you try waxing the N1. I have some wax/oilskin from Schnee's and I tried waxing a cotton work shirt I have and it took way more wax than i thought it would to get it waxed properly (I never ended up getting it remotely water resistant).

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                  Nik
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                  I'll document if I do it. I'm thinking a heat gun is a necessary tool for the job, seems like a hair dryer won't do it alone.

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                    Aetas
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                    @Nik
                    Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                    @Nik

                    @Giles said in IHM-03 - Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket (Black & Olive):

                    Yes

                    @Aetas said in IHM-03 - Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket (Black & Olive):

                    That reminds me of the deers appearing in this video, during waxing a R. Freedom N1-H 😅.

                    …
                    I would prefer Fjäll Raven Wax. It´s "lighter" and not as sticky then Babour wax. It´s a piece of beeswax, normally used for a cotton/polyester Mix.

                    SPRAY:
                    Granger's XT Waterproofer or Granger's Fabsil Gold (with silicone) works well on cotton.

                    Best for me: Nikwax Cotton Proof
                    Not wash it in, spray it on the wet Deck Jacket and let it dry.
                    Still breathable, not to see and not to smell.

                    last edited by Aetas 23 Oct 2023, 14:14 I 1 Reply Last reply 23 Oct 2023, 16:10 Reply Quote 0
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                      Karol
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                      I think we need to have a deeper conversation about this. I received the jacket today and without a doubt I can say that this is not your average paraffin oil / wax coating like in all the examples we have seen so far. Doing it the way we would treat Barbour, Ship john wills, or similar will irreversibly change the jacket look and feel.
                      Can someone at IH reach out to Japan and ask about the coating origin and how to get it (I suggest having it in IH store).
                      I want to treat this jacket seriously as it deserves for all the money I paid.
                      @Alex could You please cast some light on this?

                      Favorite:
                      IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                      IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                      IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                      IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                        Alex
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                        @Nik is asking if anyone has any experience doing it in general to a non-oiled version he already owns, @Karol.

                        The coating used is detailed in the descriptions of the products, and when we asked about it before we were told that the oil a) did not need to be reapplied and b) was not available for purchase. I can ask again next time I see Haraki in a couple of weeks, but would anticipate a similar answer

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                          Karol
                          啓蒙家
                          @Alex
                          Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                          @Alex Thanks 100x
                          I will give You some ammunition for that conversation. I used google translator on the tags attached and it states that the coating will deteriorate with time. Picture coming in a second.

                          IMG_2665.png

                          Favorite:
                          IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                          IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                          IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                          IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

                          last edited by Karol 23 Oct 2023, 14:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Alex
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                            Yeah, how it was explained is that the efficacy of the oil wanes over time, but you can make it regain it by ironing carefully. That is how we have described them in the products that have had this coating to date and have had no feedback to contradict that. I'll bring it up when I see Haraki, as I said, but I am not expecting a different answer from him

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                              Karol
                              啓蒙家
                              @Alex
                              Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                              @Alex I agree that gentle ironing will be of significant help in 2-5 years horizon. But what to do in 5-10 years? The jacket is made to withstand a lifetime of abuse 🙂

                              Favorite:
                              IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                              IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                              IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                              IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                IrishHeart
                                Haraki san Expert
                                @Aetas
                                Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                @Aetas that video is quite mesmerising!

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                                  T4920
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                                  @endo
                                  Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                                  @endo ONI Type IIs tend to come with hand warmers, I think they look great.

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                                  “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.”

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                                    trumaxblack
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                                    Joined: 18 May 2022

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                                    Good evening.

                                    Have seen this beautiful shirt just a few times and most recently on @theo_phanis_007’s Instagram. He’s probably a member here so feel free to tag.
                                    I have no idea what this shirt is called and therefore have no starting point to go from when trying to track down a Large for myself!

                                    Any info on the shirt would be greatly appreciated as am going to be looking to purchase if I can find!!

                                    Many thanks

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                                      goosehd
                                      Mod Squad
                                      @trumaxblack
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                      @trumaxblack IHSH-262-NAV

                                      "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 26 Oct 2023, 22:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                                        Daniel San
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                                        Haven’t seen @Kasi here for a while 🤔
                                        Hey Mo , hope you’re ok mate !

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                                          Kasi
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                                          @Daniel-San

                                          Am 👍

                                          The world's insane
                                          While you drink champagne
                                          And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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