Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Jett129]

@WhiskeySandwich I think all of us at this point know the drill when a new garment/restock comes out. Check the measurements,and we all,probably,have a measurement that’s critical. For me it’s sleeve length,for you it’s shoulders. I have the torso of an XXL and the arms of about an XL or Large. Lately I’ve been fortunate enough that they’ve been able to find me some perfect sleeve lengths,but sometimes I miss out.

[Jett129]

@Karol This is the bike.

[Oaktavia]

What are these? I can only find the 817 that look similar with the orange thread. I might want to pick these up online but not sure...

[scooter]

@Oaktavia , I don't think they are 817. I have a pair, and they don't have the standard IH arcs...

Edit: I don't see any tools pockets, either...

[Oaktavia]

@scooter I think they might be the same 16oz denim but unsure. I also think I might have already asked this question here a while back but don't remember.

[goosehd]

@Oaktavia I think…that the pictures are crap and that the thread is actually golden, but can’t be sure. I don’t know of any threads that were used in construction that were orange.

[Oaktavia]

@goosehd here are the 817 It's either orange or gold but Heddels called it orange. Edit: Does it look like the same type of denim to you? It seems similar in style and triple stitching.

[scooter]

@goosehd , fyi, the thread on the 817 is orange.

[scooter]

This sounds like a question for @Giles . He may know of a similar iteration to the 817, possibly, a Japan only release.

[Oaktavia]

The top photo is from the 817 thread for comparison to the photo I found.

[Oaktavia]

@scooter yes agreed but thanks for providing some insight with your photo. How do you like the 817s? Yours look super nicely faded!

[scooter]

@Oaktavia , I loved my 817. But, I wore them like I hated them. They're retired, now. I'll be bringing them to the party. I know some would dig seeing them irl.

[Oaktavia]

@scooter right on dude, looking forward to that.

[Oaktavia]

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

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What are these?! Found on eBay. Looks like indigo duck maybe?

@goosehd @scooter I found the previous inquiry I posted about what looks to be the same or similar model.

[Oaktavia]

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

@Oaktavia Here's what I'm finding and they may be an extremely rare pair:

@Graeme said in Your biggest Iron Heart regret:

Just before the Loom Breakers were released, there was a pair of work pants sampled in the indigo / indigo canvas. They never made it into production, but the sample pair fit me perfectly.

I have no idea what happened to them. They never came up in any sample sales, but in retrospect I should have talked @Giles into selling them to me.

There have been a few releases that I liked the look of, but would be too warm for Australia. The IHM-38-OLV is a current example.

As for the IH-436, I got a pair from the last run in a size 34 during the pandemic. Due to being a bit fat then, they didn't fit me, and due to my gym habit, they still don't fit me. They're a weird cut. I probably should stick them up in a sales thread.

@Matt said in Your biggest Iron Heart regret:

@Graeme you aren’t talking about the double indigo duck work pants are you? Those were in production I believe, unless you’re talking about something else or unless I’m mistaken. I know that’s what G has.

@Graeme said in Your biggest Iron Heart regret:

@Matt they were probably more like the Engineer's jeans. I remember them being double stitched in orange thread.

@Giles Care to chime in and confirm...

@Graeme This is from the sellers description:

Good Condition. These are precious work pants with orange triple stitching that are pretty cool.■Size:W32, Waist/16.5in, Inseam/34.6in, Hem Width/9.0in,”

Here is what was Dennis found.

Edit: I ended up making an offer to the seller and they accepted it. If they arrive before the party I'll see if I have enough room in my luggage to bring them to show you guys if you're interested.

Link to listing.

Now that I look at it again, the fade patterns on the waist do look like a how a duck weave would fade. Plus, the inside looks dark like indigo, unlike the 817 which is not indigo/indigo.

I found these which might be warmer but no cigar.

These as well but they are not the same either...

[Giles]

They are duck, and I vaguely recognise them, but can't remember the Lot Number or if indeed we ever went into production with them....

[Gavin666]

Creases and fades

Read somewhere but can’t find it now, someone mentioning something like soaking to set in creases in legs/arms before washing to get better fades. Could someone clarify please?

[Giles]

Soak and wear when damp until the dry

[Mister_Brue]

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[Oaktavia]

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

They are duck, and I vaguely recognise them, but can't remember the Lot Number or if indeed we ever went into production with them....

Meaning they may have been Japan only?