IHJ-130-OLV-NP - Reversible Tanker Jacket - Olive
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Not really. I went off my normal size because I didn't want this fit like a shrunk sweatshirt. It had my questioning if that was mistake. I'm the worst about second guessing stuff like this. Thanks for the input.
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@sabergirl You're absolutely right. I realized it was just bad posture. I was folding my core in and shortening my torso.
Thanks for the thumbs up. I'm a type 1/2 head so I'm branching out of my typical fits. It's hard to tell if you got it right.
I don't know if this helps but I noticed the no patch/patch have different fits. The patch version has less length and a tighter opening. Maybe the no patch might be something you could work with.
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Jackets can be tough. My first jackets are mediums, like my shirts but now I go large for jackets. I went back to the beginning of those old jacket threads and I’ll be damned if the crew didn’t say they were cut big and to size down.
For me the obvious difference is if I turn off my brain when I put it on. If my first thought is man it’s hard to get my arms in this thing then I know it’s too small. A well fitting jacket should go on effortlessly.
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@Matt said in IHJ-130-OLV-NP - Reversible Tanker Jacket - Olive:
I went back to the beginning of those old jacket threads and I’ll be damned if the crew didn’t say they were cut big and to size down.
This is something thats been troubling me for a while - fit is so subjective, for a start, and also people change shape, or at least can do. When I first started working for IH, I was heavier than I am now, but never wore larger than an XL because I thought well fitting clothes should fit snug. I lost a bunch of weight, and sized down to Ls often to maintain that snug fit, in the last few years I prefer a roomier fit, so went back up to XL and now I've gained weight again, take mainly XXL. If you go back to see what I wore in a fit pic 5/6 years ago, it could be completely 'false' data nowadays. Not really sure what we can do to improve on this.
Equally, we update the staff vitlas pretty often, so whilst my vitals may be accurate now, on an old jacket where I wore xyz size when my vitals were xyz, if you see the photo and look at my current vitals, you would get false data to make an informed purchase.
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What an awesome jacket. Perfect spring weight. I noticed a missed stitched and some loose threads, is that something to worry about? I’d hate for my pocket to start opening up.
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@Fishizzle I’m very curious as to what you find. Green items of mine also have that discoloration. Looks rad, but I understand it’s also unexpected.
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@Fishizzle I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a few people say that their olive serge shirts have discoloured slightly yellow too.. sorry I can’t explain what it is but it might be worth having a look through those threads and see if there’s more info on it
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@Jakederoche I see what you’re saying but it doesn’t feel like that’s what it is.
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@Matt definitely hard to say ! That was my first thought though.
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My favourite summer shirt, green mock twist chambray, has this yellow tint on sleeve aswell. Thought it was sweat + sun, but maybe it's something else
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@Fishizzle We suspect it is due to one of the following, but have asked the Japanese for their comment as well
Fabric ageing with time. Exposure to light, air, and environmental pollutants can gradually break down fibres, leading to changes in colour and appearance. This can be sped up by prolonged exposure to sunlight.
When fabrics are exposed to oxygen over an extended period, oxidation occurs. This reaction can lead to a yellowish hue on the fabric.
Other Reactions: Certain substances found in perfumes, deodorants, and cleaning agents can react with fabric dyes or fibres, causing discolouration. Using chlorine bleach on fabrics not meant for it can also result in yellowing.
Improper Storage and Cleaning: Storing fabrics in humid conditions or failing to remove stains before storage can contribute to yellowing.
Harsh cleaning agents or improper washing methods may also cause discolouration.
I had a yellow hue on a t shirt a while back and looked into it and came to the conclusion it was down to sweat and exposure. Yours obviously wont be sweat due to where it is. Any further comments from the Japanese will be dropped in here
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@AdamC and others, thank you for the detailed replies. Up to this point, I can check most of those off the list.
Oddly enough, I wore this jacket while in Yellowstone NP this past weekend and perhaps some of the steam coming off the geysers reacted with the sleeve? I mean, it's not like I was standing that close to them but that's all I can come up with. It has never been around bleach or been through the washer.
It is still one of my favorite IH jackets of all time and I love the olive color, hopefully the rest of it doesn't start discoloring. Less than ideal in my opinion.
