IHSH-333-OD - Ultra Heavy Flannel Blanket Check Western Shirt - Sax Blue Overdyed Black
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i was all over the map on these. The green workshirt was a favorite, liked the denser pattern showing through the OD and the visible contrasting green stitching but the size chart didnt work for me. Something about the contrasting buttons and the stitching didnt appeal to me on the green western version. Not interested in the navy's at all for whatever reason. Tempted by the reds, especially to see how they would evo and the red stitching might pop more, but in the end, made a split second last minute call and snagged this in XL.
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@Brian-bvdk woo!
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@pechelman agreed, I think I’m going to pass for now. I really liked the samples, the OD on these are different and on the Red (the one I wanted) it didn’t speak to me the same as the sample. Sizing on UHF’s is always a little off for me too. Curious to see how these age!
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I am one of the fantastic five
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Hoo boy, they weren’t kidding about the OD process taking all the shrink out. This definitely feels denser and a little stiffer than a regular UHF. The double brushed side also feels a bit less fluffy (but no less soft) than a non-od’d UHF.
In non-studio lighting it’s much more “black” than it looks on the store pages. At a glance your brain reads it as pure black, but against a black item like my Henley here, you can tell something more interesting is going on. The pop of the blue stitching is more subtle than in the store pictures too - almost invisible more than 2 feet away from the mirror, aside from the thicker bar tacks on the pockets.
Love it, love it, love it.
Some close ups also below:
Take the dive...
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@JunkPants It arrived while I was at work today so it’s hard to tell without wearing it outdoors, but as it feels a bit denser I’m guessing it might be a bit more of a wind shield than a normal UHF. I’ll try to remember to report back after it gets its first outing.
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@EdH Thanks! Cool to see some real life pictures as well, looks great.
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@EdH wow
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@Supersonic nope, usual size for me. It’s a little tighter across the shoulders but it’s not outside my usual tolerances. I’m on the smaller end of XL usually, and this one feels like I just put a normal IHF through a hot wash after it’s gotten a little stretched out.
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@Supersonic yup, XL is my normal size for UHF and jackets.
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@JunkPants I'm wearing the shirt again today. It's currently 2 degrees C here, with the sun shining and a slight breeze. I've got it on over an IH waffle henley. I left my jacket open as a test while walking around and I'm happy to report that I couldn't feel the cold at all on my front.
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@EdH Thank you for reporting back, appreciate that.
I have to admit I was hoping it would somehow be less warm than a regular UHF. I have one UHF and while it is one of the most impressive pieces of clothing I've come across I find I hardly wear it, as it's just too warm for me most of the time.
I guess I run a bit hot. (Love winter. Summer (even here in Norway) is my nemesis).
Really love the look of these though!
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@JunkPants UHFs used to be too warm for me, especially indoors. But I found that the more I wore them, the less stuffy they became. Not sure if this holds water with everyone, but I can wear a UHF all day indoors and be cozy and not overly warm.
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WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
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@JunkPants I don't know if you've ever picked up one of the un-brushed 9oz flannels that they do in the SS collections? My 316 is a beautiful weight for Spring & Summer and the lack of brushing makes it far more breathable. I wore mine in 30-ish degree heat in Dubai a few months ago over 6oz tees quite comfortably.
Depending on exactly how hot it is here in UK, I could do a UHF during some of the Summer months, though I'd probably be wearing it open then and more as a shirt-jacket.
