IHSH-397-IND - 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt - Indigo

[MrJay]

I (wrongly) decided to size up one from my typical Iron Heart size — I’m 5’ 10”, 165 pounds, and have a 39 inch chest and went with an XL instead of an L. Because this fits way more like a jacket than a shirt, I just ordered a Large.

I absolutely love the material on this shirt though — by far my favorite that Iron Heart has produced!

[PJ]

@MrJay Large will probably be spot on

[E. Malus]

@GandalftheGray We had a cold front blow in and it cut right through this baby, needed an outer layer for sure. I'm pretty cold natured so take that with a grain of salt, but I'd call this very breathable and not warm below 50F, IMO (60F for me ).

[Denimminer]

@GandalftheGray this doesn't feel like a 21oz shirt to me. My 17oz duck and denim jackets feel heavier for sure. This is a 60-70 degree shirt to me where my UHFs will be able to go a lil lower in temp

[GandalftheGray]

Thanks for the input fellas, for whatever reason I just equate sashiko with warmer weather but I’m extremely tempted although it would be breaking my 1 shirt per season rule (it’s already broken)

[scooby9]

This is my first non-western Iron Heart shirt and it is frighteningly awesome.

[Matt]

Finally…

[Tago Mago]

@Matt deserves at least a +2

[Mizmazzle]

It’s such a great shirt.

[weftyarn]

The good news: Man, this fabric really comes alive after a wash. Absolutely love the crisp feel and how it becomes just a tad more snug.

The bad news: Two buttons did not survive.. I’m repeating myself but it would be such a blessing to have this fixed. Can’t believe I haven’t lost any of my Workshirt buttons yet.

Anyways, repair done and after wash fit pics coming in tomorrow

[Oaktavia]

@weftyarn the buttons didn't survive the wash?

[CosmoSix5]

One wash? Unexpected... Was the shirt washed buttoned or un?

[CosmoSix5]

[weftyarn]

@Oaktavia said in IHSH-397-IND - 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt - Indigo:

@weftyarn the buttons didn't survive the wash?

Well they did survive but the threads didn’t

@CosmoSix5 yes only one wash. Buttoned up and „inside out“ as always.

[Tago Mago]

@weftyarn fwiw I buttoned the top three buttons with no ill effects other than having to fight to unbutton the top one after the shirt was dry

[goosehd]

I may be doing things wrong as I have never buttoned a shirt in the wash. I do flip them inside out though.

[Matt]

I also button and/or snap my shirts before washing. I haven’t lost any buttons yet but I have noticed that the button threads on work shirts seem less than “over engineered” to me since way back when I got my first one. I’m actually surprised I haven’t lost one yet.

[CosmoSix5]

@Matt we know eventually if clothes are loved and worn buttons will get loose. But this is a short span. Hoping my first wash goes well this week. Was silly and worked in my work shirt so it's prob going to need it.

[sabergirl]

Leaving your shirt buttoned in the wash is the issue, imo. Surprising that they were weak enough to pop off, though.

[Tago Mago]

@sabergirl with the weight of the shirt I did wonder if I had made a mistake buttoning the shirt partially. Next wash I‘ll leave them unbuttoned