IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo
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@Nostradamion If it can be useful, here are three comparison photos between the Lefty, the Lefty OD and the 19oz Self Edge (worn only once)
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Just picked mine up from Self Edge. I knew it would be insanely stiff but really can’t believe how gnarly this fabric is. It’s sweltering here right now; can’t wait for temps to drop and to put some wear on this.
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@Luke_is_back Of course, as the guys on the team and the forum suggest, it's imperative to check the measurements in the tables, watch the videos on shrinkage. My size is generally an XS or S in IH jackets. The Lefty is a few cm longer than the 21oz in the same size, probably to "resist" shrinkage after the initial soaking. I have an S and on Friday I bought an XS because I've started wearing my pants less loosely and I no longer need much more length than I did a few years ago. As for the other sizes, the 21oz and the Lefty are quite similar, although, in my opinion, the sleeves of the 21oz are wider. I read that many recommend going up a size, but as usual, it depends a lot on you. If I'm not mistaken, non-pre-washed and non-sanforized jeans were once advertised as garments that could adapt to the body perfectly depending on how they were soaked and agitated. Sorry if I was long-winded but it's very difficult to give advice on size, it's really very subjective and subject to several variables
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@Luijim78 Thanks much for your detailed info as well as the comparison pictures. When I was looking at the sizing between the OD Lefty and the Indigo Lefty, it almost looks like I should go with a size smaller in the Indigo, as even with shrinkage, it's still going to be a bit too big. Unfortunately, the smaller size in the Indigo is sold out, so I waited too long to jump on it. Not the end of the world given I have the LOD, but I've always wanted an Indigo Lefty as well. Think I will sell the Self Edge / Iron Heart collaboration jacket so I have the funds available if the Indigo Lefty becomes available at one of Iron Heart's retail partners.
Anyway, thanks again @Luijim78 for your help!!
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@MassiveThighs I know you have had difficulty in the past picking out jackets, but you seem to know what you like and should go with the size that you think will work.
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I think both sizes should work out. XXL be slightly roomier while an XL will look more fitted. I kinda want to wear this lefty all season long so maybe I’ll go with the XXL for room to layer.
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@MassiveThighs Sounds like a plan and you should go for it.
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Ordering now, will come back for a fit pic.
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@Luijim78 Thanks for info
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On Friday, I proudly told my girlfriend that I had been sensible and that I didn’t need a Type III at the moment, and therefore hadn’t ordered one.
Fast forward three days: I contacted Iron Heart about sizing … and placed the order.
Resistance is futile. I’m weak. But I’m genuinely excited about the jacket and can’t wait to break it i
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Here’s mine. It’s fire.
Pre wash:
During wash (40 degrees C soak + 30 degree gentle wash, no spin):
Post wash (with 19L 777’s):
Measurements pre/post wash size M (cm):
Shoulders 47.4/45.5
Length 66.5/63.5
Chest 56/55
Waist 50.4/49
Opening 51/48.5
Sleeve 66.7/63.5
Sleeve opening 13.5/11.5Measurements pre/post wash size M (inches):
Shoulders: 18.7 / 17.9
Length: 26.2 / 25.0
Chest: 22.0 / 21.7
Waist: 19.8 / 19.3
Opening: 20.1 / 19.1
Sleeve: 26.3 / 25.0
Sleeve opening: 5.3 / 4.5 -
@V-P Lefty suit you now.
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Yeah that looks awesome, makes me really excited to receive mine, also happy to see in the pre/post shrink the horizontal measurements shrank the least just like the tests
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Here a picture of my lefty indigo from the actual restock on the left and my lefty OD from the last restock with the "old" OD technic. I normally wear size XXL. The lefty OD is size XXL and the lefty Indigo is size XL.
The picture of the XL indigo is post soak and wash. The soak was about one hour by ~55 degrees and after that it got a wash in the machine by 30 degrees and 600 spins per minute. Then I hanged it dry. Everything was done inside out.
