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    ditchdoctor15
    Raw and Unwashed
    @stitchdown.shell
    Joined: 27 May 2024

    @stichdown-shell I’m 6’0 220lbs. This jacket is a XXXL.

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      ditchdoctor15
      Raw and Unwashed
      @yannis
      Joined: 27 May 2024

      @yannis Correct

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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        @ditchdoctor15
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        @ditchdoctor15 I really don't think you will get much shrinkage out of whipcord unless you do a very hot wash. The issue I have heard is that it may/will distort the fabric in ways that you don't want. The other issue is that it may damage the neck lining in doing so.

        I don't think it looks that big and may be good for layering in the colder months. However, you have to be comfortable with it and the decision is yours to make.

        Personally, I would not wash it and either keep it as is, or move it on.

        "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 27 May 2024, 17:07 D 1 Reply Last reply 27 May 2024, 17:10 Reply Quote 2
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          yannis
          Haraki san Expert
          Joined: 26 Aug 2020

          The sleeves are a little long but the rest sims ok to me unless you are planning to wear it with only a t- shirt. If that's the case you can size down one for a more fitted look. If you are planning to layer it with a flannel shirt or sweater then you have the right size. For your fyi i am 5"11 and a half? 240 pounds and wear xxxl also. Sleeves are long on me also.

          last edited by 27 May 2024, 17:07 D 1 Reply Last reply 27 May 2024, 17:11 Reply Quote 0
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            ditchdoctor15
            Raw and Unwashed
            @goosehd
            Joined: 27 May 2024

            @goosehd appreciate the response.

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              ditchdoctor15
              Raw and Unwashed
              @yannis
              Joined: 27 May 2024

              @yannis thank you for the response.

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                yannis
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                You are welcome

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                  ditchdoctor15
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 27 May 2024

                  Ideally I think a XXL would be perfect for me. If I was to sell this, is the marketplace a good place to list this? Also what would be reasonable? This is new with tags (minus the try-on) and as I said is only be selling to reinvest in a different size.

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                    goosehd
                    Mod Squad
                    @ditchdoctor15
                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                    @ditchdoctor15 Yes the marketplace is a good resource to use and if you choose to place an ad there, please follow these rules: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/15615/2024-updated-marketplace-rules

                    "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 27 May 2024, 17:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                      ditchdoctor15
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 27 May 2024

                      @Nik care to chime in on the matter? I read that you had previously shrunk your N1. Appreciate any input/jnfo.

                      last edited by 27 May 2024, 23:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Anesthetist
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                        How does it look & feel zipped? Maybe post a snap?
                        I think @yannis hit the nail on the head about layering. If you are going to wear an UHF or sweatshirt sizing down might be snug in the chest. Also need to consider how much mobility you need. I have an N1 (sz L) and it looks pretty fitted over an UHF but it is snug in the chest and shoulder so shoveling snow is a task done unzipped.

                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                          ditchdoctor15
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          @Anesthetist
                          Joined: 27 May 2024

                          @Anesthetist Thank you for the response. When the jacket is zipped I still have some room to spare. Ideally I would like a tighter fit and doubt that I’d wear it with an uhf or hoodie underneath at any point. I love the jacket but think I may need to size down.

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                            Nik
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                            Depends on how you want it to look. I wanted my indigo N1 to be beat up and fitted, so I washed it on the delicate cycle, and it tightened up, faded, and marbled. I like it, but since you have a new jacket, it is probably worth trying to sell first. Especially since you probably won't be wearing it for awhile? Shrinking through washing is unpredictable. Measurements don't lie.

                            last edited by 28 May 2024, 19:30 D 2 Replies Last reply 29 May 2024, 18:27 Reply Quote 0
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                              Brandrea
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                              It depends what you’re after. If you want to layer I think it’s a good fit. The sleeves are notoriously long on these jackets, so there’s not much you can do about that anyway. The XXL wouldn’t look that much different in the sleeve length IMHO.

                              I’d keep it!

                              last edited by 29 May 2024, 09:17 D 1 Reply Last reply 29 May 2024, 18:30 Reply Quote 0
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                                ditchdoctor15
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @Nik
                                Joined: 27 May 2024

                                @Nik thanks for responding. I honestly wouldn’t mind if the fabric faded at all. I obviously still want to wear and enjoy it and I definitely would hate to render it useless. It’s a tough call.

                                last edited by 29 May 2024, 18:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  ditchdoctor15
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @Brandrea
                                  Joined: 27 May 2024

                                  @Brandrea thanks for replying. I agree the sleeves are a bit too excessive. I doubt that I’d layer much as I run a bit hot and we have relatively mild weather here in the Pacific Northwest.

                                  last edited by 29 May 2024, 18:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                    ditchdoctor15
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    @Nik
                                    Joined: 27 May 2024

                                    @Nik also, did you machine dry it? Thanks

                                    last edited by 29 May 2024, 19:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Nik
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                      No I delicate washed and put it on a hanger to dry outside.

                                      last edited by 30 May 2024, 04:11 D 1 Reply Last reply 30 May 2024, 04:48 Reply Quote 0
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                                        ditchdoctor15
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        @Nik
                                        Joined: 27 May 2024

                                        @Nik got ya; thanks again.

                                        last edited by 30 May 2024, 04:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          scarfmace
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                                          Just wanted to chip in on this. The only issue I see in the fit pictures is the sleeve length. Maby a couple of pictures of the jacket closed might also help in giving out the fit.

                                          Now sizing down will help some with the sleeve, but going from and XXXL to an XXL will only get you like 1" of the sleeve so they will probably still look a little long.

                                          The N1 is ment to be worn a bit boxy on the shoulders and the waist so for me the only real benchmark for a fitting N1 would be the P2P measurement. if you feel you have plenty of room left there, you might want sell and to size down. Otherwise I wouldn't recomend it.

                                          Personaly, I would put my money in a good sewing shop and have the sleeves altered or just wear it as is and let the whipcord crease and conform to your body.
                                          I would never hot soak this in a million years.

                                          FYI: Paul Newman wearing it nice and a boxy

                                          Knipsel.JPG

                                          "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

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