IHT-1110 to 1115 - 2011 3rd release Tee Shirts

[Giles]

OK Folks.  So I will not be ordering these for stock.  Will only get those that people "pre-order".  I suspect that they will be super limited and I am likely not to be able to fulfill all "pre-orders".  Haraki is getting me better images and I will post ASAP.  I will start shoipping mid July.  Pricing has also risen I am afraid, they will be USD90 each.

Ordering now locked down.

[madmonday]

they took our beloved forum tee. some of these are really nice.  hmmmmmm

[Beatle]

wow, almost missed these

[Giles]

So here is the scoop.  Some of you will like this, some of you shorter brethren not so much.

These are the new bodied Tee's.

Yarn : (old) #18 => (new) #14 (so even thicker)
Weight : (old) 7.0oz  => (new) 7.5oz dense jersey
Size : 1 inch longer and half inch smaller P2P

Haraki has spent the last year narrowing down what he believes to be the perfect Tee, one of his criteria was to support niche Japanese craftsmen for the production

The new body style will be called the "Tokyo Shitamachi Body", which roughly translates to Tokyo Old Town Body.  The knitted Jersey is sourced from Wakayama, the dyeing and sewing done in old town Tokyo and the washing and printing done in Kojima.  Each workshop/factory chosen specifically for their excellence.

This attention to detail is typical Haraki over-the-topness.  Needless to say, he gives not a shit about the cost, he just wants to make the best, hence why these printed Tee's are a little more than previous versions.

And they are loop wheeled…...

[Beatle]

Only one way to find out about Tokyo Shitamachi Body fit - preorder placed

[jacoavlu]

thanks for the info G
potential for new plain tees soon?

[Giles]

Yes, def in white and black, poss in navy blue (I'd guess 3-4 weeks).  I can do ANY other colour I can dream of as long as I order 100.  So let's see how the black white and navy do, then let's get feckin crazy.

Tokyo Shitamachi Body plian tee's will run at USD45…..

[madmonday]

think Haraki-San was talking about this on Boss Talk with an image of the new plain navy tee.  will see how this works out with the slimmer but longer fit.  inho it will be a better fit. . . but won't know for sure until i squeeze my giblets into one.

[madmonday]

is it going to be preorder for the new plain tees, or are we flying at the seat of our pants on this one???

[Giles]

Seat o the pants Mr weekday.  But I will get a shit load so rest easy…...

[Chris]

Hmmmmm, I'm still interested, but I don't really like the sound of the sizing changes.  I'd prefer the body to get slightly wider, then I could comfortably drop down a size. Longer and more narrow isn't my cup of tea.  Nonetheless, I'll buy at least one.

[rocket]

while I like and strongly back up the way to improve the quality to the best possible, I really dislike the size changes, but that is probably a very personal and egoistic  point of view….  we will see ....

[Giles]

Some'll like it soime won't.  Take it up with Haraki in September…..

[rocket]

as said we will see 

[mankarat]

G, since it will 1/2 inch smaller P2P, i have to change the size to XL(original order are L), should i fill the form again or thats fine?

[madmonday]

i really think a half an inch will make minimal difference unless the tee was squeezing the life out of you to begin with, but it will give a nice slim effect with it being slightly slimmer but slightly longer.

of course rocket said it best "we will see"

[Giles]

Mankarat.  When you decide what to do.  Please PM or email Paula.  G

[mankarat]

Roger G..XL it is

[604_skyline]

while there has been a couple whoe have voiced their displeasure for the new "cut" of tee's. I for one am welcoming it. Longer and narrower is way better personally compared to a  short boxy tee. Now I can finally order some of these both with graphics and the new plain tee's as well that are coming. So this change is very very good news.

[Giles]

As suspected, news is being 50:50 good/bad…................