IHSH-396-BLK - 13.5oz Denim Western Shirt - Black

[JoshC]

@John-Galt Thanks for heads up, we actually didn't get any XS in for this shirt, I have amended the post, so the size break down is now correct.

[John Galt]

@JoshC thanks for clarifying the sizing - total bummer, I’m not invited to the party again for either colorway; although my wallet is happy.

[talexander]

Can you clarify the dye / dye processed used? I believe the description here and the description on the product page differ. The product page says sulfer dyed and will fade while the forum page says reactive dyed and will not fade.

[mjdnm]

I’m curious what the main difference is between this and the 14oz 295-BB? Other than being .5 oz lighter?

[Graham]

Hey @mjdnm

Other differences is that this is non-selvedge and the blurb in the details above pretty much covers the rest:

This particular denim is woven using open-ended yarns - creating an authentic '70s/80s style fabric - and sulphur dyed to allow for vintage fading to develop through wear and washing.

[jebrand]

@Graham Is this sulphur or reactive dyed? Product page on the site says sulphur and reactive in the forum thread.

[Ross]

@jebrand Can confirm this one is sulphur dyed, have updated the forum description accordingly

[jebrand]

@Ross thank you

[Ross]

Model Sam B wears a Large

James wears a Small
Ben wears a Large
Adam and Graham wear an XL
Josh and Ross wears a XXXXL

You can view the crew's vitals here

[Hohba01]

How soft is this denim compared to IHSH-338-BLK ?

[Alex]

I would say slightly softer, but clearly that is a pretty subjective measure

[Ross]

NOW LIVE

[mjdnm]

Got mine in yesterday, and am really impressed. Been wanting a great all-season black western that can fade, and this one checks the boxes. Really comfortable, soft and pliable, but still some crispness to it. For anyone on the fence, hoping this gives you the nudge!

[denimdad]

@mjdnm cool! How warm is this shirt? I’m in Texas so just wondering at what temp it might start to be uncomfortable. That will determine how many months per year I could wear this beautiful shirt! Thanks

[mjdnm]

@denimdad it doesn't feel much heavier than my 12oz IHSH-33-IND. Just a bit starchier, which I'm sure will eventually go away with wear. So I bet you'd get a lot of wear out of it!

[denimdad]

@mjdnm thanks! How would you describe the fabric? Trying to understand the description a bit more. Fabric there’s always my favorite thing about Ironheart

[mjdnm]

@denimdad it's packed away at the moment (I'm in the midst of a move) so I can't get to it to really inspect it. But, offhand: I'd say it's a nice midweight that feels substantial, with some starchiness to it. I have both a 12oz indigo, and a 16oz SBG, and it falls much more in line with the 12oz. However, it's a bit more rigid, a bit more dense feeling, but still comfortable and pliable, to where I expect it to really break in and become soft and supple over time, much like the 12oz shirts.

[Bobcat Sig]

I picked this shirt up in the fall and I dig it. The red stitching is sweet and it was the deciding factor over the Johnny Cash.

However, I'm struggling with fit. I ended with with an XL, despite usually fitting into L Iron Heart UHF. I went with the XL for the pit-to-pit room, and even with XL, that still feels tight. For those of you that have plenty of wears on these; has the shirt loosened up much at all?

The other niggle I have is the sleeve length. While I expect it to shorten a bit with wears as the fabric wrinkles, they are noticeably too long, which is usually the opposite for me. Have any of you had success with shortening or tailoring the sleeve length?

[Bobcat Sig]

For those of that have washed your shirts (I have yet to do so), did you experience any shrinkage?

I ask because in hoping for some in the sleeves and the length of the shirt.

[maple_texas]

@Bobcat-Sig I did not notice much shrinking, but I just did like a cold wash and hang dry. I took it to a tailor where they shorten all my IH sleeves. Costs like $30.