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

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    sabergirl
    見習いボス
    Joined: 4 Oct 2013

    FWIW I machine wash everything unbuttoned and have only had to reinforce uhf work shirt buttons years later.

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      Mister_Brue
      Raw and Unwashed
      @CosmoSix5
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        weftyarn
        Iron Heart Deity
        Joined: 8 Nov 2020

        Next wash unbuttoned it is. Let’s see what that does 👍🏽 And now back to enjoying this beauty of a shirt.

        Use it or lose it.

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          weftyarn
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 8 Nov 2020

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          The post wash fit pic I promised

          A bit shorter now and more conformed to my body which is a big plus.

          Use it or lose it.

          last edited by weftyarn 13 Nov 2024, 21:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 13
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            CosmoSix5
            Haraki san Prodigy
            @sabergirl
            Joined: 4 Sept 2023

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

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

            We're supposed to wash it inside out. Buttoning it seems the only way that's possible

            John 1 1-3 ❤️♥️❤️♥️

            last edited by 13 Nov 2024, 22:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              sabergirl
              見習いボス
              Joined: 4 Oct 2013

              I mean I just turn it inside out, like the sleeves, y’know? Never really give it much thought, personally.

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                AdamC
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                Sorry @weftyarn that this has happened. I have passed the feedback on but I would definitely not button your shirt up when washing it, as @sabergirl said, just inside out with the sleeves pulled through. I always unbutton every button on any shirt (not just IH) as a super vigorous washing machine can cause all sorts of stress on the buttons

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                  weftyarn
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  Joined: 8 Nov 2020

                  @AdamC no worries at all mate, will definitely go unbuttoned next time 🙂

                  Still I think it’s worth thinking about how the work shirt button threads fail so easily when everything else on these pieces is made to never ever break no matter what you throw at it.

                  Not just through washing but also through regular wear like it happened on my 307

                  I mean this in the most positive way 😉

                  Use it or lose it.

                  last edited by weftyarn 14 Nov 2024, 10:41 A 1 Reply Last reply 14 Nov 2024, 10:50 Reply Quote 0
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                    AdamC
                    IHUK Crew
                    @weftyarn
                    Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                    @weftyarn Absolutely man and appreciate the feedback, it has all been passed on to work out if there is/what is the issue and work on improving 🙂

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                      Tago Mago
                      Mod Squad
                      @AdamC
                      Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                      @AdamC Germans love to complain offer constructive criticism 😉

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                        weftyarn
                        Iron Heart Deity
                        Joined: 8 Nov 2020

                        And Germans love things that are indestructible. A dangerous combo 🤓

                        Use it or lose it.

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                          goosehd
                          Mod Squad
                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                          Just a random thought concerning the thread being used to sew on buttons…Is there a dyneema like thread that could be used? Some fishing braids are damn near unbreakable. Probably overkill…

                          @Giles Calling on your dual expertise here.

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                          last edited by goosehd 14 Nov 2024, 11:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                            Matt
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                            Seems to me like the issue isn’t thread quality so much as how many passes through the button holes are made.

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                              scooby9
                              Joined: 24 Sept 2024

                              The 397 is my only non-western IH shirt (I am addicted to snap buttons). I also wash inside out with all buttons fastened in a Samsung front loader on gentle cycle with the coldest wash setting. I am going to go as long as possible before laundering this shirt. I just love wearing it but I am leaving a trail of indigo everywhere!

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                                TENDREL
                                Joined: 2 Feb 2024

                                You all are some good lookin' mofos in this crazy shirt.
                                Just had a XXL come back to me so it's up on the site if anyone is still looking for one!

                                last edited by 16 Nov 2024, 22:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Alex
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                  We’ve had it confirmed from Japan that washing shirts with snaps or buttons done up is higher risk than needed, as sabergirl says there is an easy way to turn your shirt inside out without the buttons being done up. Care guidelines will be fine tuned to clarify.

                                  I’ll speak to Haraki and see if we can get the factory to sew them on with double the thread, but his reply was ‘this doesn’t happen in Japan’ - so basically, we need to be more careful. Either way, will do what I can

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                                    Boit
                                    Haraki san Expert
                                    Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                                    yeah, I think China better at sewing buttons. Almost all Japan-made shirts I’ve got have this problem. I like to think it’s by design: Forcing the wearer to make a personal connection with the garment by re-sewing buttons back onto the garment. Good opportunity to swap out thread colors and if you loose ‘em the buttons themselves.

                                    WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

                                    last edited by 16 Nov 2024, 23:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                      Matt
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                      Haraki, how do we avoid work shirts losing buttons?

                                      Wear Western shirts.

                                      last edited by 17 Nov 2024, 01:28 B 1 Reply Last reply 17 Nov 2024, 02:51 Reply Quote 3
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                                        Boit
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        @Matt
                                        Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                                        @Matt I wonder if more IH workshirts migrate to snaps (not buttons)…esp those with +9oz fabrics.

                                        WTB: IHJ-118-BLK/OLV XL, IHM-34-BLK L, IHSH-297-IND L, IHSH-399-ORA XL, IHWF-001-PUR L, IHSH-366-IND L

                                        last edited by 17 Nov 2024, 02:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Matt
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                          Honestly, I’ve never had any button or button hole issues personally, I’ve just noticed that the thread seems a little flimsy. However, I probably have too many shirts to give any of my work shirts enough wear or washes to test the strength. 🤭

                                          last edited by 17 Nov 2024, 03:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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