Random questions to which you seek an answer

[RobeOfTheMagi]

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

I have a work shirt that I, well... Maybe I worked a bit too hard in and the pits truly stink. And every time I wash the shirt the stink either remains or comes back pretty quick; a regular wash with detergent, no spin and hang drying isn't cutting it. Anyhow, any suggestions? Maybe soak it in distilled vinegar before washing? Target the pits with baking soda?

This:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/871495

It works wonders :).

[Giles]

@Cymro I wash and then spin at about 0 or 400 (depending what I feel like/whether a crow has flown past the window/whether there is an R in the month etc etc etc)......

Then I turn right side out and hang on a line.

End of.

[RobeOfTheMagi]

Do you think you fade a shirt better by wearing it beneath another shirt?

[goosehd]

@RobeOfTheMagi Yes and you could look up @denim-dawg’s experience of wearing bibs over his jeans as inspiration.

Time, wear, and friction would all contribute to fading.

[Cymro]

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

@Cymro I wash and then spin at about 0 or 400 (depending what I feel like/whether a crow has flown past the window/whether there is an R in the month etc etc etc)......

Then I turn right side out and hang on a line.

End of.

Essentially I should stop overthinking and just get on with it!!

[Giles]

Each to his own, and there are no hard and fasts. Do what makes sense to you. I'm pretty lazy, so do what is easiest

[seawolf]

@RobeOfTheMagi I've always wondered if there might be a little abrasion happening from shirt-to-shirt contact, but it's got to be minimal at best.

[chararger]

IHV-13 vest Hells Angels colab

[chararger]

This should be the IHV-13 vest. Any idea how much of these were made?

[goosehd]

@chararger Here is a little information on it: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/369775

[goosehd]

@Giles I know you may have a little more information on this. Any idea as to numbers made?

[Oaktavia]

Wow those vests are killer. I love the red lining, it looks awesome.

[tody]

They used to be listed on eBay UK in a few remaining sizes, but it seems like they're gone now.

[ssherman95]

Are the IH 14oz denim good for summer? I’ve heard mixed reviews. For reference, I live in the Midwest, USA so it can get hot and humid.

[goosehd]

@ssherman95 This was a response to a similar question in the 555-14oz thread from @Steve an IHUK staff member:

@Steve said in IH-555S-142 - 14oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Cut Jeans - Indigo:

@GardenState I have a pair of the 14oz in the 555 cut (on left) and 21oz, in the 777 cut (the 14oz I have had probably 6 months longer), and if I'm honest I havent really noticed any difference when I wear them in the summer from a breathability aspect - the tighter weave counter balances the denim weight - but the 14oz I do find a bit more comfortable in the summer to move around in (cycling etc) which you tend to do as you are out and about more. I find also the 14oz denim is a bit more electric blue in colour. Hope this helps!

Hope this helps and I also moved your question to this thread.

[pechelman]

@ssherman95 id say 16, 18, and 21oz, generally in that order, are all better and more breathable than the 14oz which is pretty tightly woven and hard faced. I recall the 14IB in particular being pretty hot when new. ymmv.

[Giles]

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

This should be the IHV-13 vest. Any idea how much of these were made?

Maybe 50

[chararger]

Thanx for the respons

[Brian]

Wearing that vest here would get you banned from any licensed premises and thrown in jail if it was a hells angel colab

[bluemantra]

for jeans that are sanforized but unwashed do these need to be washed before wearing to prevent the fades from shifting?