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Does anyone else not *get* chainstitch runoff on shirts?

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    Nik
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 12 Nov 2020

    The first quality shirt I bought with chain run got cut because I didn't realise it was on purpose.

    last edited by 11 May 2024, 05:42 S 1 Reply Last reply 11 May 2024, 12:07 Reply Quote 1
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      long_john86
      Iron Heart Deity
      @popvulture
      Joined: 30 Oct 2023

      @popvulture “weird but charming” nicely sums it up 👌

      6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

      WTB:
      IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
      IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
      IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

      last edited by 11 May 2024, 10:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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        Brandrea
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 19 Sept 2022

        It’s a nice detail that I appreciate. I like to leave everything as it was intended from the factory. YMMV.

        last edited by 11 May 2024, 11:10 M 1 Reply Last reply 11 May 2024, 19:20 Reply Quote 3
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          Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot
          The Unwoven
          @Nik
          Joined: 11 Feb 2023

          @Nik same here 🙂

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            Matt
            見習いボス
            @Brandrea
            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

            @Brandrea said in Does anyone else not *get* chainstitch runoff on shirts?:

            It’s a nice detail that I appreciate. I like to leave everything as it was intended from the factory. YMMV.

            Same here.

            last edited by 11 May 2024, 19:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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              motojobobo
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 22 Aug 2015

              I never learned to appreciate them…I snip them off as soon as I get my hands on the shirt. Before the first wear.

              The journey is the objective.

              last edited by 11 May 2024, 20:16 P 1 Reply Last reply 11 May 2024, 20:24 Reply Quote 0
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                popvulture
                見習いボス
                @motojobobo
                Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                @motojobobo haha that immediately conjured a mental “noooooooo!” from me.

                WTB
                IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                last edited by 11 May 2024, 20:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                  motojobobo
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                  @popvulture jajajajaja. Cheers buddy.

                  The journey is the objective.

                  last edited by 11 May 2024, 21:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                    Boit
                    Haraki san Expert
                    Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                    I save mine in this little dish! Not sure why?…and what I may do with it? Maybe I’ll cast ‘em in clear epoxy?

                    438EFA17-93B8-455E-B6D2-113143EA9B92.jpeg

                    A31766D3-EB1A-4280-B4FE-8A2D8F69FCF7.jpeg

                    WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

                    last edited by Boit 5 Dec 2024, 16:45 12 May 2024, 16:28 L R 2 Replies Last reply 12 May 2024, 17:23 Reply Quote 14
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                      long_john86
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      @Boit
                      Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                      @Boit cool stuff!

                      6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                      WTB:
                      IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                      IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                      IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

                      last edited by 12 May 2024, 17:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Eza
                        Joined: 1 May 2024

                        I love them and its one of those things if you know you know. If someone asks or tells me I have a thread hanging I simply say no it's the chain-stitch runoff and it binds the universe together...

                        last edited by 13 May 2024, 14:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                          SKT
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                          I would love to leave the runoff but my ocd will not abide. I’m the same with any stray string or fuzz or something I feel is “out of place”. Ironic too because the runoff is a perfect example of IH’s attention to detail that makes me such a fan.

                          last edited by 13 May 2024, 15:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                            mclaincausey
                            見習いボス
                            @WhiskeySandwich
                            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                            @WhiskeySandwich they should chill with that. If they somehow tore past the bartack your constructional stitching would be at risk since chain stitches unravel quickly. How feasible that is, not sure, but seems like a bitch to repair correctly.

                            Think it, be it.

                            last edited by 13 May 2024, 17:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              les.l
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 4 Oct 2024

                              As a long time IH jeans and jackets owner i just recently re-joined the forum as i also just recently purchased a few shirts, 3 UHF, one 9 oz flannel, and a waffle shirt shipped and anxiously awaiting.
                              Seeing some leave and some cut the chainstitch runoffs i personally am still undecided. Once they’re gone they’re gone so for now am leaving them, however if i do decide to remove them is there a way to best ensure no damage or unraveling will occur? Thanks for any advice.

                              last edited by goosehd 10 Apr 2024, 15:58 4 Oct 2024, 15:56 G 1 Reply Last reply 4 Oct 2024, 16:00 Reply Quote 0
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                                goosehd
                                Mod Squad
                                @les.l
                                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                @les-l Just take a pair of scissors to them and no harm done. I leave maybe a mm or two when I do cut them, but don't think it's needed.

                                "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 4 Oct 2024, 16:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Matt
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                  The runoff is aesthetic. The hem is stitched above it so that it can’t unravel past the hem.

                                  last edited by 4 Oct 2024, 16:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                                    Aetas
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                                    Sometimes I cut the chainstitch runoff.

                                    But a knot can look nice.
                                    IMG_0198.jpeg

                                    Triple cainstitch runoff twisted plait …
                                    IMG_0194.jpeg

                                    last edited by Aetas 4 Nov 2025, 10:17 11 Apr 2025, 07:05 ARNCA 1 Reply Last reply 11 Apr 2025, 13:46 Reply Quote 3
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                                      RobeOfTheMagi
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      @Boit
                                      Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                      @Boit said in Does anyone else not *get* chainstitch runoff on shirts?:

                                      I save mine in this little dish! Not sure why?…and what I may do with it? Maybe I’ll cast ‘em in clear epoxy?

                                      438EFA17-93B8-455E-B6D2-113143EA9B92.jpeg

                                      A31766D3-EB1A-4280-B4FE-8A2D8F69FCF7.jpeg

                                      Dude, I do the same thing with my belly button fluff!

                                      last edited by 11 Apr 2025, 07:08 B 1 Reply Last reply 11 Apr 2025, 21:52 Reply Quote 7
                                      • Daniel SanD
                                        Daniel San
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 2 May 2020

                                        😂🤣🤪

                                        last edited by 11 Apr 2025, 07:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Gavin666
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 15 Jan 2024

                                          Personally I love em

                                          last edited by 11 Apr 2025, 12:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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