IHSH-333-OD - Ultra Heavy Flannel Blanket Check Western Shirt - Sax Blue Overdyed Black

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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!

[doubletee]

I am one of the fantastic five

[Mizmazzle]

Damn. Didn’t realize this was such a low number production. Guess I can rest easy on my wallet but now my FOMO is forever.

[EdH]

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:

[SKT]

@EdH outstanding. My willpower is fading fast with these OD’d UHFs. Kinda becoming a when not if thing at this point. Looks great on you man!

[JunkPants]

@EdH Nice. Does it feel as warm as a regular UHF?

[EdH]

@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.

[JunkPants]

@EdH Thanks! Cool to see some real life pictures as well, looks great.

[Supersonic]

@EdH looking smart man, guessing you went one up in these?

[Peterldavey]

@EdH wow

[EdH]

@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.

[Supersonic]

@EdH Do you usually take XL then yeah!?

Dope shirt man. Enjoy

[EdH]

@Supersonic yup, XL is my normal size for UHF and jackets.

[EdH]

@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.

[JunkPants]

@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!

[Oaktavia]

@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.

[EdH]

@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.

[JunkPants]

@Oaktavia Interesting. Maybe I can work on my UHF conditioning.

(I feel I may be a hopeless case though. My long term goal is to have a second home in a cool place I can retreat to during the summer months)

@EdH Haven't tried one yet, but have been considering it and really should give one a go. I think the main issue for me is indeed the brushing. Have no problem with heavy denim shirts/jackets/jeans for instance.

Anyway, don't want to bog this thread down with my personal overheating issues

These overdyed flannels are awesome for sure.

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia I’ve found that overall, I wear heavier clothing in warmer climates than I ever would have before finding IH. I used to just wear t-shirts and a hoody in the dead of winter. Kinda though I was tough or something haha. But now that I’m obsessed with heavier clothing, I wear heavier layers even when it’s warmer out. Almost feel like I’ve conditioned my body to get colder easier cause I love wearing heavy gear. “It’s 80°f out? I better put on my bareback!!?”

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle haha for real though, we condition our bodies with all this heavyweight gear. If I don't have long sleeves on and it's under 80F, I'm cold dagummit!