IH-526Lod - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo Overdyed Black

[CosmoSix5]

@Goz the terms I see IH use is "it will loosen up" "shoulders will relax". It's a tight weave so.. Had mine on tonight and had my buddies lab puppy "play" biting my forearm and not even puppy teeth were making it flinch
The one thing you know for sure is being OD it's as small as it's going to get.

[sabergirl]

All denim will stretch a little when put under stress. With a jacket I wouldn’t expect much. Maybe a smidgen at the placket if it strains when buttoned, or the back when lifting or stretching your arms. Not so that you would notice, though.

[M800sct1]

@CosmoSix5

Still think you can get almost a half Size out the OD in a really hot 60° + bath soak with some Powder and agitation added.

[sabergirl]

I would find that very surprising @M800sct1

[M800sct1]

@sabergirl

Maybe it was Magic Water!

[M800sct1]

@M800sct1

Joking aside.

Previously 3 OD Items that I have bought in XL and I then aggressively soaked with the intention of achieving a little further shrinkage if possible, all tightened up to drop by over a ½ inch in the Chest and a ½ inch in length and sleeve.

These items were:.

• 12 Oz Western OD Shirt. SIize XL
• 14 Oz Type 3 OD Jacket. Size XL
• 18 Oz Vintage OD CPO Jacket. Size XL

Other dimensions I did not measure as these 3 dimensions were the ones that I was hoping for a little further shrinkage in.

[Goz]

Iron Heart crew ts me again I need your advice the 2nd jacket came today and its 1 size bigger how does it fit compared to the 1st jacket can't keep them both unfortunately your advice is truly appreciated.

[denim-dawg]

@Goz This looks tailor made, mate ️‍️‍️‍️‍

[T4920]

@Goz agree with @denim-dawg , fit perfection

[jerkules]

@Goz think that 2nd one looks better. 1st was good and think you could go either way and have a great fitting jacket, but that little extra room of the 2nd will allow for more comfortable layering. Mine fits similar to yours and I’m very happy with it

[Goz]

@denim-dawg Thank you!

[Goz]

@jerkules Thank you!

[Goz]

@T4920 Thank you!

[jpvisual]

@M800sct1 you were able to shrink an OD item that much?! I'm surprised as I did not think that was possible. Was the water pretty hot? Any agitation? I need to try that on my 295-BB i just picked up.

[CosmoSix5]

Rainy and chilled. Perfect summer wear excuse for pretty heavy denim.

[Johnnyutah247]

@CosmoSix5 the weather has been brutal in New York lately. Can't wait for it to cool off to rock this.

[pechelman]

@Goz it looks like we had a very similar decision and fit between two sizes. If it makes any difference to you, I'm seeing a lot of really subtle similarities in how they fit on me. Ultimately, with those in mind and how they look on you, I'd say go for the larger of the two unless you really want a very trim look for only wearing with a tee.

[Goz]

@pechelman Thanks I truly understand your dilemma, I can't make up my mind. When I put on the larger size it looks kind of big to me but it is more comfortable.

[goosehd]

I know this doesn’t help…I have a few different type III’s in layering and trim sizes. You need to decide first how you’re going to wear it. Factors such as climate, style, and comfort are all very important. Warm climate where I would wear a t-shirt all of the time and I would go trim. Going to wear it over flannels and hoodies and I would go for a little bigger.

I have different sizes because as I have four very distinct seasons and like to wear everything from smart (trim) to cosy (oversized). It really depends on how you want to wear it.

If you are only going to have one jacket, make it count and pick the one that matches you and your style.

As a side note: you probably aren’t going to own just one over time…I tried and failed miserably

[Goz]

@goosehd Lol thats true I will definitely be buying another jacket again. In your opinion which one fits me best?