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    cbmyles
    Joined: 15 Jul 2024

    Anybody here tried the double heavyweight zip up hoodie? I'm trying to decide whether I want to wait until mid October for the WL restock or snag an IH zip up. Anybody thats had both, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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      jcurry23
      Raw and Unwashed
      @EdH
      Joined: 2 Jul 2024

      @EdH Thanks for sharing.

      I'd be interested to see this compared to the lady white co Rugby Tee.

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        Brandrea
        Raw and Unwashed
        @cbmyles
        Joined: 19 Sept 2022

        @cbmyles I have the French Terry double heavy weight zip hoodie. It’s HEAVY feeling like a blanket, which I love. The Waldes zipper is a nice touch.

        My only complaint, (really not a big one but sort of) is that the knit they used on the cuffs and hem don’t really match the heft of the rest of the garment, if that makes sense.

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          cbmyles
          @Brandrea
          Joined: 15 Jul 2024

          @Brandrea makes sense, I'm leaning more towards the IH zip up because I want to be able to layer it under my CPO or a Dickies jacket. I think the Wonderlooper might end up being TOO much for layering

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            Brandrea
            Raw and Unwashed
            @cbmyles
            Joined: 19 Sept 2022

            @cbmyles I think you’re right.

            I own the IH zip IHSW-11 and the arms and body is significantly trimmer. I’m an XXL in the IH and Large in the Wonderlooper (for your reference).

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              ler224
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 31 Dec 2022

              24.4 in a L looks big for the sweatshirts. Is that because it will shrink?

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                I would ask them.....

                "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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                  Brandrea
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                  @ler224 , in one of their recent videos I believe they said they will shrink about 2% but that you can get most of that back by gently stretching the fabric back out. I have not seen any noticeable shrinkage in my Double Heavy Weights. I wash them in cold, no spin, no tumble dry. The draw back is it take days to dry out lol

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                    edgarallanpoe
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 3 Oct 2023

                    Anyone know how the sleeves on the WL pullovers compare to the IH pullovers? I have an IH and love it, but my one complaint is that the sleeves are too tight for my liking. I don't have big arms so that isn't the issue. The issue I have is that I like to push my sleeves up from time to time and the IH sleeves just aren't cooperating with that.

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                      Brandrea
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @edgarallanpoe
                      Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                      @edgarallanpoe the sleeves are much more relaxed by comparison.

                      I have two of the double weight French Terry hoodies and one double heavy weight crew sweatshirt and they are both quite generous in the way they wear.

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                        Brandrea
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                        @edgarallanpoe here are a couple of fit pics. I’m 6’2, 180 lbs wearing size large in the hoodie and XL in the Crew.

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                          edgarallanpoe
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 3 Oct 2023

                          Thanks...yeah, I can definitely see the sleeves are a bit thicker. I think I'm going to grab one of the hoodies. As luck would have it, the green one is the same color as the school colors for the boy's volleyball team I coach. That will help me justify it to my wife. lol

                          last edited by 10 Nov 2024, 01:43 B 1 Reply Last reply 10 Nov 2024, 14:03 Reply Quote 1
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                            jfox1980
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 9 May 2024

                            I own a several of these shirts. They are so freaking awesome and amazing!

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                              Brandrea
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              @edgarallanpoe
                              Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                              @edgarallanpoe you won’t be disappointed. The weight of these things is truly remarkable !

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                                edgarallanpoe
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @Brandrea
                                Joined: 3 Oct 2023

                                @Brandrea said in Wonder Looper:

                                @edgarallanpoe you won’t be disappointed. The weight of these things is truly remarkable !

                                You weren't lying...damn this thing is heavy. Much heavier than my IH Ultra Heavy hoodie. They are also completely different designs. The materials are also completely different. The IH material is more of a soft, brushed interior while the WL is unbrushed with large loops inside. One is not better than the other, they are simply different. The designs are also completely different withe WL having the Raglan sleeves and IH have the traditional sleeves.

                                These are both spectacular articles of clothing and I'm proud to own them both. If I were to give the nod to one over the other I would give it to WL for the following reasons.

                                1. I like the more generous fit of the WL. I'm a bigger guy who likes to wear his clothes a bit on the big side.
                                2. I grew up the the US wearing the original articles of clothing these are both based on. My dad was a gym teacher and we always had hoodies and sweats available to us. These were never used as fashion pieces, they were SWEAT clothes that we used to work out in. The unbrushed, unlined interior of the WL is exactly what the old stuff had. I don't remember getting fleece lining in sweats until I was a teenager. I'm in my mid 50's and my dad is 80. This feels like my dads sweat shirts and I love that feel.

                                I would absolutely buy both of these hoodies again. I would buy the IH if I was looking for more of a refined, polished piece and the WL if I was looking for a bigger fit and old school tactile feel of the vintage US sweats. You cannot go wrong with either and it's great to have both of these available to us consumers. These companies get it...and it's awesome.

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                                  Brandrea
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @edgarallanpoe
                                  Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                                  @edgarallanpoe so glad you like it! Did you go with the double heavy weight French Terry?

                                  I have two of these hoodies, (have to sell one in large).

                                  I recently bought the DHW sweat pants as well. When you’re wearing the, with the hoodie it’s like you’re wrapped in a horse blanket lol

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                                    edgarallanpoe
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    @Brandrea
                                    Joined: 3 Oct 2023

                                    @Brandrea said in Wonder Looper:

                                    @edgarallanpoe so glad you like it! Did you go with the double heavy weight French Terry?

                                    I have two of these hoodies, (have to sell one in large).

                                    I recently bought the DHW sweat pants as well. When you’re wearing the, with the hoodie it’s like you’re wrapped in a horse blanket lol

                                    Yup...in a dark green. It's beautiful. Thanks for your help with this.

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                                      sabergirl
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                      What’s the fit like on the pants @Brandrea ? Measurements look oddly slim through the hips and thighs. My crewneck double heavyweight doesn’t feel like it has a lot of stretch. I would love some pants, but the measurements of the thigh really give me pause.

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                                        edgarallanpoe
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 3 Oct 2023

                                        Here are pics of some of the things I was referring to in my earlier post. The green is the Wl and the red is the IH. You can see the difference in the width of the sleeves...this is a huge one for me. I'm not a fan of the modern, more tailored sleeves. The WL material is a slightly looser weave and as such has a little more character in the material. However, the IH tight weave is a much more refined look and is beautiful in its own right. The interior is really where these two diverge...the WL is an old school vintage US 1940-60s feel and the IH is insanely soft and comfortable.
                                        Interior.jpg
                                        Material.jpg
                                        Sleeve.jpg

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                                          Brandrea
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          @sabergirl
                                          Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                                          @sabergirl they fit me really well but I realize fit is quite subjective …

                                          For reference, I’m usually a 34 or a 35 in IH 21 oz 634 or 666’s. I took a large on the sweat pants and they are just perfect. They sort of hang off my hips but are nice and roomy through the thighs and hips.

                                          Initially, I ordered XL based on the measurements, but they way to large in the waist … the elastic band did nothing and without the drawstring they almost fell to the floor.

                                          I’m not sure why using the measurements didn’t work the same as they should with IH clothing as it appears they measure the same way ….

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