IHSH-421-IND - 12oz Hickory Stripe CPO Shirt - Indigo
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Today is the 47th wear of this amazing shirt - in the last 63 days. It has had 2 x 30’ low spin washes.
Where it tightened up post-wash, it has generally eased back out with wears (chest and waist).
The back length and sleeve have shortened by 0.5” to 0.75” since new - that will be down to creasing as much as the wash process, as I do spend too much time sat down at my desk.Comparing the lower and higher wear areas, the definition in the indigo and white has definitely changed - the indigo has slightly dulled the white, and the white weft is more prominent within the indigo. There is a blue sheen in certain lights, but it is difficult to explain and/or photograph.
Low wear:
High wear:
I’ve not babied the shirt at all, so whilst I’m not hitting it with hard labour everyday, it’s had it’s fair share of dirt, grime and a little grease thrown its way. The hickory has definitely become softer (more pliable) with wear, although it was never ‘crunchy’ in the first place. It wears so well - It’s perfect for this time of year (moving into the UK spring) with just an undershirt/tee. I was wearing it with an overshirt in recent (colder) months, or with a jacket/vest when outdoors.
I’ll dump a bunch more photos, but safe to say this CPO is an exceptional piece - but then you always knew it would be…
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@Nocturama loving these updates man keep them coming!
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Don’t forget the production version will have different snaps…
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Apologies for the the multi-post - the system couldn’t handle all the photos in one go…
#JustStopCrocs
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@Nocturama Any updates on the shirt?
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I’ll post some photos later @Fadez …not got quite the same level of wear recently due to purchase of 33-OD, and the warmer weather in the UK. No doubt though, this shirt is stellar…
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Not forgotten I need to post photos…just ran out of time today, so it stayed in the stable, but will get to it tomorrow.
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This is at 70 wears and 2 washes (mainly light duties mixed with a few exertions in the garden/garage).
For fear of repeating myself, anything hickory is just money, and this CPO is a piece of art - inside and out.It feels heavier in the hand than my 33-OD and wears a little warmer too. It was a constant companion through late winter and much of spring (UK), and is very versatile in how to wear/pair. It deserves to be a great seller - there’s a reason the IHSH-07 has been around as long as it has….
#JustStopCrocs
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@Nocturama looking awesome man, loving the update
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Additional info, for when the time comes…I’ve done full measurements on the shirt 8 times so far!
Shoulder width has unsurprisingly remained unchanged, given a reasonable margin for (my) error.
The chest, waist and opening measurements have snugged up a few tenths under washing, but then eased back out to where they started (maybe a tenth or two over) after wear.
Sleeve has shortened maybe 0.5” through creasing (since new) but washing brings those creases out a little, and a few tenths are regained.
Biggest change is overall length which snugged up 0.75” through wear (creases and curl) and washing (cool, light spin - see earlier posts for details!).
I’ve deliberately been working the wrist snaps of late - which has resulted in a few extra tenths as well.I really wish I could get a better photo of the fading….there’s hints in this photo, but they don’t do the shirt justice…
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@John-Galt Alex said at the beginning of the thread that it comes with copper snaps on the production run which is awesome.
