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    ManiacLachy
    Haraki san Student
    @tody
    Joined: 3 Dec 2024

    @tody For sure! Most other items I'm looking at I think XL is the right tag, but with this I'm starting at the 3XL. Do you have another item, a heavy flannel or a denim shirt size that fits you that I can use as a reference for my own sizing?

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      Freeman
      IHUK Crew
      @ManiacLachy
      Joined: 9 Jan 2023

      @ManiacLachy reading this, I would say that getting a XXXL in the IH-526-ODG sounds like its a good idea.

      I would see how your Jean Shop jacket feels with a UHF or something similar underneath. As the chest on the 526 is only around half an inch bigger, this should give you a really good idea if you need a XXXXL for layering with the UHF.

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        tody
        啓蒙家
        @ManiacLachy
        Joined: 24 Feb 2021

        @ManiacLachy I‘m a solid XXL in almost everything shirts, an 46/XXXL in Type3s. I can just about button up this one over a light flannel.

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          ManiacLachy
          Haraki san Student
          @Freeman
          Joined: 3 Dec 2024

          @Freeman thanks for chiming in. I did try the Jean Shop buttoned up over the UHF, doable, but only just, and not something I'd plan to wear. Unbuttoned it's OK.

          @tody Thanks for the reference, sounds like you might be just a little bigger than me.

          I think the 3XL is the go for me, might include a note for one with a chest on the larger side to see what's on hand. Thanks for all the input guys!

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            ManiacLachy
            Haraki san Student
            Joined: 3 Dec 2024

            Well, order has been placed for 3XL ... and a couple of extras. I'll update in relevant threads once I have them. Cheers all.

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              Nittpics
              Haraki san Student
              Joined: 1 Nov 2022

              Just wanted to see if anyone has an opinion on this matter. I just recently purchased a new pair of 666s-21 from an authorized IH retailer. IHUK did not have my size in stock and I wanted to wear this new pair every day starting January 1st. Well on the phone I told them that tag size did not matter but hitting my waistline sweet spot did. I stated that my sweet spot was 16.5-16.75 inches. Generally in this pair that would require a tag size 33. I was told they had a tag size 34 with a measurement of 16.50 and I said perfect I will buy them and have them hemmed to 32 inches full well knowing there is no return policy on hemmed jeans. I even stated on phone make sure you pull them tight to make sure correct measurement. Well I received the pair on Jan 4th 5 days later then I had hoped to start my journey on January 1st. They were backed up due to holiday orders. This was no problem at all. Well when I received the pair felt a little big. I come to measure them and they are 17.5 inches. A full inch bigger than stated. Knowing the return policy what would you expect or do? I did reach out to them via email and it’s the weekend and haven’t got a response yet. If they suggest making it right I’ll be happy, if not I guess can super hot soak and try to lose that inch or else I’d be forced to take them to the Forum for a sale at probably a $100 loss to make a quick sale and find another pair. I don’t want to name the retailer because it could be an honest mistake and I don’t want to put anyone on blast. On the other hand they could have measured wrong or grabbed the wrong pair. Who knows? But now it’s January 5th and I have a hemmed pair that’s too big. Major disappointment.

              IMG_1640.jpeg

              WTB: ihsh-330 odg size L
              WTB: ihsh-309-our size L
              WTB: 666-XHS size 33 tag

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                sabergirl
                見習いボス
                Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                How does the retailer measure the waist? If you lay it flat and measure across the front of the pair, what’s that look like?

                I would also be disappointed in the service, but truthfully I don’t rely on anyone but IHUK to give good measurements. Not sure why, but it seems like it’s a big ask for most places to be accurate.

                FWIW, you won’t get any shrink out of hot wash or even tumble-dry on 21oz. You’ll have to decide if the larger waist will be okay to wear.

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                  chrisjohnnick
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                  Could be an honest mistake Maybe they misunderstood you on the phone, or maybe they just did a quick measure and didn't pull tight or whatnot?

                  Not sure the retailer, but they likely would stand behind their policy of no returns on hemmed pants. I'd say you'll just have to take the loss or maybe someone here on the forum is in a similar boat and looking for a trade?

                  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

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                    pechelman
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                    Without a picture of the measurement, I likely wouldn't trust it and would have suggested trusting the IH size chart. Ultimately, this is between you and the retail seller. How have they responded?

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      @Nittpics
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      @Nittpics said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                      if not I guess can super hot soak and try to lose that inch

                      Wont happen I am afraid. They have already been one-washed hot.....

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009
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                          Nittpics
                          Haraki san Student
                          @Giles
                          Joined: 1 Nov 2022

                          @Giles

                          They have not been hot soaked. They are brand new, just received yesterday with tags. They said sorry our website states we don’t pull tight when measuring, so I am out of luck for assuming they did like you guys do. I knew the policy of no return once hemmed. What I didn’t figure into the equation was a reputable Iron Heart Dealer that does not measure denim the same as IHUK does. They don’t pull it tight, and I figured a reputable place would. My loss. They will go on the buy sell board for $100 off and I’ll take the L. Just feeling a little salty.

                          WTB: ihsh-330 odg size L
                          WTB: ihsh-309-our size L
                          WTB: 666-XHS size 33 tag

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                            sabergirl
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                            @Nittpics Giles means that 21oz jeans are hot washed during production from IH, so no soak is going to do anything that hasn’t already happened. As for measurements, I’m afraid you’ll find that almost no retailer measures waists the “Iron Heart way”. The waist pulled tight is probably a thing, but most places do some variant of this from Rivet & Hide:
                            IMG_3023.jpeg

                            I’m sorry that you’ve had a frustrating experience! I hope that you’re able to get the right pair for you, soon.

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                              CosmoSix5
                              Haraki san Prodigy
                              @Nittpics
                              Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                              @Nittpics I would reach out to them. It seems they made a mistake and should at least pay for a tailor if not a plain ol exchange. You read and followed instructions about sizing and measurements. They failed on their end.

                              WTB Brund Flannel 2 or 3x

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                                Nittpics
                                Haraki san Student
                                Joined: 1 Nov 2022

                                Thanks everyone. Not trying to cry sour grapes. Was exited to start a fresh pair on the 1st and now it’s the 5th and I have a pair that’s too big. Also learned a hard lesson on which retail store not to deal with and just buy from IHUK, the reason I did not to begin with was they are out of stock in this size. Germany has a pair but I figured I’d buy in the US from a store I have in the past. (But now I no longer will) All good. I’m ready to sell at a loss and buy from Germany and move on. 🍻

                                WTB: ihsh-330 odg size L
                                WTB: ihsh-309-our size L
                                WTB: 666-XHS size 33 tag

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                                  ROman
                                  Haraki san Prodigy
                                  Joined: 5 Jan 2015

                                  Another lesson could be to buy them unhemmed, so you could try them on and then have them hemmed later, which I realize you wanted them by the 1st, but this would save agony and money.

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                                    chrisjohnnick
                                    Iron Heart Deity
                                    Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                                    Yea I always get mine hemmed a good 20-30 wears after wearing. That way I can get a better gauge as to the "shrinkage" from the setting of creases behind the knee. But I've got access to a Union Special 43200G in town, and I know most people do not.

                                    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

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                                      Alex
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                      @Mister_Brue said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                                      Why is it that I cannot seem to find the “Tell us all what you’ve got” (as mentioned by @chrisjohnnick) Sub Forum straight from the homepage? Obviously I can follow his link, but apart from that it seems elusive. Thanks

                                      It was homeless, for some reason. We have moved it so you can locate it on the homepage again

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                                        mantradeeksha
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 28 Dec 2024

                                        Do all iron heart shirts have the painted logo on the inside?

                                        Hi all!
                                        Thank you for this great forum and community.
                                        I inherited my brothers wardrobe
                                        so I am just learning about IH .
                                        I noticed that this black and blue shirt does not have the painted logo on the inside like the other ones do.
                                        IMG_5582.jpeg

                                        last edited by goosehd 1 Aug 2025, 21:23 8 Jan 2025, 21:18 G 1 Reply Last reply 8 Jan 2025, 21:27 Reply Quote 1
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                                          goosehd
                                          Mod Squad
                                          @mantradeeksha
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                          @mantradeeksha Welcome to the forum and here is the answer to your question from when it previously came up:

                                          @Giles said in IHSH-264-NAV - Ultra Heavy Flannel Ombré Check Western Shirt - Navy/Black:

                                          @SaddleSC:

                                          Good evening guys and gals…I recently purchased a new IHSH-264 from a Stockist in the US and I noticed something a bit strange. Every other Iron Heart shirt I own (including 3 other UHF westerns and a newly acquired Wabash work shirt) have the "Genuine Quality Iron Heart -- Made in Japan" with the care instructions painted (or screen printed) inside the shirt on the left. However, this new IHSH-264 is completely blank inside. Is Iron Heart no longer including this cool detail inside the UHF flannels? Did this one slip past QC without the printing? Any insight would be greatly appreciated...thanks!

                                          @neph93 @AdamJ @Giles

                                          As a general rule,  it is no longer being included.

                                          "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 1 Aug 2025, 21:27 8 Jan 2025, 21:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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