IHSH-235-OLV - 13oz Military Serge Western Shirt - Olive

[Zinc2162]

I am wearing a medium in CPO over dyed (IHSH-293-OD) and it is a little tight in the shoulder and chest. This one seems to be smaller in the chest based on measurements. Should I go for a large in this?

[jimmer_5]

@Zinc2162 Do you have a regular Iron Heart Shirt to compare to? In my experience, IH CPO shirts tend to be roughly one size larger than a regular IH shirt in the same tagged size, but that's not a hard and fast rule.

I find that the IHSH-23-OLV and the GRY and BLK tend to run a bit smaller and trim in the arms. I needed to upsize to an XXL in this shirt, but sometimes I can get away with an XL in some other Iron Heart shirts. I can typically wear an XL in a CPO if I'm using it like a shirt not a jacket.

In my opinion, if you're unsure, go up a size in the Serge. The XXL is perfect for me in the Military Serge. I think this is because the Serge material stretches less than denim and chambray fabrics, and can be less flexible in general. Does this make sense? I find other fabrics to be be more "forgiving"?

[Dmart]

@Zinc2162 if it helps you. I wear a L in most UHF and less stiff shirts, and size M in the stiffer ones like denim shirts and the serge.

[boogieshafer]

I do love my olive serge. Gonna have to pick up one of the brown ones next. Maybe when I’m a real boy with 20 posts I can get lucky in the marketplace.

[bluemantra]

Any idea when these will be restocked again?

[AdamJ]

@bluemantra We have just placed a production order with Japan. I would say 5-7 months

[bluemantra]

@AdamJ Thank you.

If washed in cold water does this shirt shrink any?

[AdamJ]

@bluemantra no shrink with a cold wash, no

[Steven8301]

@Eisenherz Hey love the upgraded buttons! I am very new to the customizing where did you get them??

[Eisenherz]

Hi @Steven8301.
You can pimp with Buttons while checkout.

[indigostiff]

She’s a keeper 5’11”, 193 lbs, XL

[NorvilleRogers]

better with age.

[tody]

@NorvilleRogers Nice evo! Wore mine today, still looks way too new.

[NorvilleRogers]

Thanks @tody … sometimes I wear it to bed!
Probably unhygienic, but it speeds up the evo.

[Tobi]

Washing adds character for those. Just need to be strong and put it in the machine

[Steven8301]

@Eisenherz thank you! I purchased mine from a local shop though…

[indigostiff]

@Tobi original color? Green or tan?

[Tobi]

@indigostiff Olive drab green

[indigostiff]

@Tobi it looks fabulous. Well done.

[flannel slut]

I’ve had this one for a little over a year and have washed 3 maybe 4 times w woolite (a color safe detergent) and hang dried in the bathroom. On the last wash I picked up a some undesired yellowing only around the the top collar button area and the inner side of one sleeve.


I had saw the collar first and thought it was neck stains but I’ve only ever had this happen towards the back/tag side of a collar and this discoloring is in the front. Then I saw it much more pronounced along the inner sleeve. Anyone have this happen to any of their serge fabric? Looking to avoid this happening in other areas and if anyone has a haunch to the cause. Remedies/suggestions welcomed as well! I’m about to soak and scrub but wanted to consult the forum first