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    • Mister_BrueM
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        Hi,

        I am new to wearing this type of denim and I must admit it is the best I’ve ever owned!

        Having said that I just purchased the 21oz type 3 denim jacket and it feels like I’m wearing something made of cardboard. My girlfriend calls it my bullet proof vest.

        Can I expect this thing to soften up? Will it be a long process? Sitting in it is difficult since it barely folds. While standing not so much of a problem.

        What can I do to help the process…obviously wearing it often seems like one thing but any other pointers?

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        • WhiskeySandwichW
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          21oz breaks in nicely and softens a lot. Keep at it and it’ll be worth it. One trick is to give it a soak and wear it for a few minutes while damp to set some creases. Not needed, but I like it to help remove any remaining shrink and form it to my body. After that, wear as much as possible without washing!

          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
          -Seneca

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          • goosehdG
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            @nwills I’ve moved your question to here and yes, time is your friend and wearing it as much as you can. I found that wearing it in the rain helped speed up the process, but in the end, it really is just time and wear.

            "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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              Thanks! I thought about the soak and wear damp method but my jacket is perfectly fitted to me…any shrinkage would be a problem so I’ll just wear it constantly.

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              • MizmazzleM
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                @nwills wear it every single day all day and even at night when you’re home and relaxing. You’ll be surprised how quickly it softens up.

                As for the shrink if it gets wet…it should be minimal if at all if cold water is used. Don’t put it in the washing machine but just cold soak in the bathtub. The agitation of the washing machine is what causes the most shrinkage when a garment is new.

                If even the smallest amount of shrink scares you…then don’t soak it dude. You may have to just not wash it ever. Which is something we have to deal with to maintain a perfect fit sometimes. Though that is rare.

                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                • NikN
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                  Were there once product pages for sonder supplies products that will come back once the shop is back online? I wanted to add some pictures of the Trophy Ranger jacket as it changes

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                  • goosehdG
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                    @Nik You could always post it here: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/2983/trophy-clothing/184

                    "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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                    • jerkulesJ
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                      So is Sonder Supplies coming back? My assumption was it was closing, which I thought was a huge shame as I enjoyed the brands/products on offer. Great news if it’s getting phoenixed

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                      • NikN
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                        @goosehd thanks, did it

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                        • NikN
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                          @jerkules the website says it is coming back soon

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                          • jerkulesJ
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                            That’s great news! @Nik

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                            • les.lL
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                              Black Denim Shirt

                              As a fan I am starting to accumulate a nice collections of jeans, jackets, and flannels, and am ready to pull the trigger on a denim shirt. I am giving serious consideration to the Kersey, the Double Cloth, and 10 oz selvedge, and the Mock Twill, all in
                              Black all in Western. I am leaning towards reactive dye liking the less fading but maybe the overdye or sulphur dyes age nicely with some fades? Any recommendations to get me into a denim shirt…sooner than later 😊

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                              • chrisjohnnickC
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                                I think the Johnny Cash III (IHSH-218) is in your future

                                Wants List:
                                IHSH-20-Red, XL
                                IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                                IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                                IHSW-45 Black, M
                                IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                                IH-777S-SB size 32
                                IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32
                                IHJ-142-BLK or IND, M

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                                • les.lL
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                                  @chrisjohnnick that is a great choice, i just need another 3/4 or inch in the waist and that size is one of the few n/a

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                                  • MizmazzleM
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                                    @les-l IHSH-33B was my first Iron Heart shirt and is a stone cold classic.

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                    • pechelmanP
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                                      So many great shirts, Johnny Cash, 33, but don't forget about the 293.

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                                      • Tago MagoT
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                                        Does anyone have recommendations for boots in the price range between Red Wing and the Vibergs and John Lofgrens of the world? Style-wise, something along the lines of the 2030 or 1035 Service Boot

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                                        • goosehdG
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                                          @Tago-Mago Might want to check out Zerrows as they have a fantastic offering and they are built really well.

                                          Edit: Added link: https://zerrows-onlinestore.com/en

                                          "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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                                          • MizmazzleM
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                                            @Tago-Mago Truman Boots kinda fall in between Red Wing and Viberg/Lofgren/Wesco price wise. They have a solid build as well and some interesting leathers.

                                            Nicks Boots also has some really solid builds for a bit less than Viberg as well.

                                            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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