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      edgarallanpoe
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      @goosehd you are correct. Same make, same exact shirt, same size, wildly different measurements. But the thing that has me confused is that there really isn’t any other way to measure the chest other than the pit to pit way.

      I’m well aware that different companies size their clothes to best fit their consumers. I also happen to like Indigofera for the exact same reason the other poster does. They have generous cuts that fit me quite well.

      But I am referring to measurement difference between two retailers on the exact same shirt and size.

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        edgarallanpoe
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        Here is what I'm talking about... As you can see, Okayama has a XXL at 45.3 in in chest and Self Edge has the exact same shirt in XXL and it's 50 inches in chest. That's a 5 inch difference and they both use the pit to pit method. I bought the shirt from Self Edge and it measures at 50 inches. 5 inches is a huge difference that I'm not sure can be explained by different measuring techniques.

        https://www.okayamadenim.com/collections/samurai-jeans/products/samurai-sjcbs24-hb-selvedge-herringbone-work-shirt-ink-blue

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          Jett129
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          @edgarallanpoe I think that Selfedge has a slightly different measuring procedure than IH,so sometimes there’s a slight difference between the two measurements, and Selfedge tells you how they measure,but never a 5 inch difference. That’s pretty crazy.

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          • popvultureP
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            I’ve noticed that the measurements from places like Okayama and Denimio can indeed be a little different, so when I’ve bought stuff from there, I’ve tried to find charts at a couple other places that carry the same product so that I can do sort of an average if you will. It’s generally worked out fine — I think I had to send something back once.

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

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            • SteveS
              Steve
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              @Jett129 this is about right. When I get saturdaytypefever clothes greaded/resized, the person who makes the patterns, used to work for a main retailer, and she would ask if I wanted them graded for 'general western market'.

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                sabergirl
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                I find denimio and Okayama denim’s measurements to be wildly unreliable. If in doubt, look for other measurements and kind of split the difference. Self edge isn’t always super reliable, either, though better. If it’s an IH product, I always rely on IHUK publishing the best measurements. For other stuff, it’s best to look around at what’s out there, and use your best judgement.

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                • BalticBobB
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                  Hey guys,

                  Curious to know if anyone knows which shirt this is. IMG_1070.jpeg

                  IMG_1069.jpeg

                  IMG_1068.jpeg

                  Currently up on Kleinanzeigen here in Germany and it looks like a 10oz denim work shirt but interest to know exactly what it is.

                  Thanks!

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                    tody
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                    @BalticBob IHSH-75 came with tin buttons

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                    • goosehdG
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                      @BalticBob I have edited your post, added the pictures, moved your post to this area, and removed the link.

                      Still working on which shirt it is and hoping someone will chime in on their thoughts.

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      • goosehdG
                        goosehd
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                        @tody Good thought, but I can’t tell what buttons those are as the pictures are pretty bad.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • BalticBobB
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                          @goosehd thanks for moving this to the right place!

                          @tody thanks for the hint! I’ll ask for some info about the buttons.

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                          • goosehdG
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                            @tody I think you got it. @BalticBob take a look here: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/2549/ihsh-75-12oz-indigo-selvedge-denim-work-shirt?page=1

                            I can’t tell from the buttons, but the chain stitching looks right (brown).

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                            • GilesG
                              Giles
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                              Not tin, aluminium....

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                IndigoIron
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                                What cut do you think these pre-2012 jeans are please? They're 21oz Black Armor Denim with a Levis style patch.

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                                WTB: IH 634S tag 38 in indigo/black or indigo, all weights considered.

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                                  sabergirl
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                                  Looks like super black 461 boot cut

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                                    IndigoIron
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                                    @sabergirl said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                                    Looks like super black 461 boot cut

                                    Thank you

                                    WTB: IH 634S tag 38 in indigo/black or indigo, all weights considered.

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                                    • KarolK
                                      Karol
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                                      what is the most dense IH denim? Is it post soak UHR, 19oz LHT, one of the OD versions or maybe some other extinct fabric?

                                      Favorite:
                                      IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                      IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                      IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                      IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                      • popvultureP
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                                        @Karol I don’t know if there’s a way to measure other than feel, but in my experience I’d say the densest I’ve encountered would be the 25oz Mad Black. Probably second to that would be XHSII.

                                        Maybe worth adding that while lighter weight, the 14oz feels like a pretty damn dense weave. We talk pretty frequently about it being less breathable than many.

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

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                                        • goosehdG
                                          goosehd
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                                          @Karol loombreakers…they broke the machine whilst weaving the material.

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                          • KarolK
                                            Karol
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                                            Thank You Lads!

                                            @popvulture ahh the 25oz MB, if only that fabric could make a come back! I'm always waiting for @Oaktavia to post some new photos.
                                            @goosehd I remember reading something about them in older forum posts. That was duck right?

                                            anything else that comes to mind?

                                            Favorite:
                                            IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                            IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                            IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                            IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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