IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo

[Ikeaparty]

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

[robinvonbatman]

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.

[V-P]

@Luke_is_back Yeah!

[MassiveThighs]

@robinvonbatman ty for this, I have an XXL Lefty on the way but looks like I can downsize to XL. I am also an XXL in the Lod

[robinvonbatman]

@MassiveThighs said in IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo:

@robinvonbatman ty for this, I have an XXL Lefty on the way but looks like I can downsize to XL. I am also an XXL in the Lod

I tried the XXL and it was way too big. If the XXL Lod suits you well I'm pretty sure going with a XL in the indigo will make you happy too. Especially after a good soak/wash.

[MassiveThighs]

@robinvonbatman sounds good. And yes, looking at measurements and some soak tests, I was a bit worried the XL lefty would be too small in the chest after a soak, but looks like the ch est doesn’t shrink too much.

Thank all yall for the soak tests and pics, helps out a lot

[robinvonbatman]

@MassiveThighs

Thank you! It’s always a pleasure to help. It’s a bit snug but I could fit a 9oz flannel underneath the lefty and still close the buttons. But for the perfect fit I was aiming for just wearing it with a t-shirt.

[V-P]

As for sizing, this batch seems to run a little on the larger side. I went for a size M, that fits perfectly after washing, but usually take L in IH tops (I even have a 12 oz Whipcord Type 3 in XL).

[robinvonbatman]

@V-P I agree 100%. It’s the first time I had to downsize for a top piece.

[Ikeaparty]

Could I get some pre-soak size advice? I went for XXL because P2P and waist (i got a bit of a barrel) seemed best, overall pretty happy with the fit knowing itll tighten up a bit but have concern around the shoulders mostly, they feel like I am wearing football pads at the moment as they stick up a bit.

My hunch is that with a good warm soak itll calm down and also tighten up, any insights? Seems from shrink tests shoulders have a decent amount of shrinkage in them also. Just dont want to soak and then it still feel like football shoulders.

[MassiveThighs]

@Ikeaparty I’m worried it might be too small after you soak.

[Ikeaparty]

I did have a UHF and tshirt under, which ill likely not have this buttoned if i have a flannel and tshirt under when actually wearing it, maybe just a warm soak not hot?

[goosehd]

@Alex said in IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo:

@Bailey said in IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo:
Updated Shrink Test Results as of July 2025

@Ikeaparty Please take a look at these measurements to decide if the jacket will work for you.

[ilksurfer]

Body Armor

[Setanta]

@Ikeaparty mine looked similar initially. even without soaking, the shoulders came way down before too long.

[Ikeaparty]

@Setanta awesome, I committed and soaked it, just partially drying now before I throw it on in the morning to set some creases!

[catdad1]

Started reading this thread from the beginning on Monday whenever I found free time. Very inspiring to read through the OG lefty crew evolution. Mine should be waiting when I get home this evening. Gonna soak and "wear it a lot"!

MAJOR throwback to @Oaktavia mentioning the covid stimulus check to pick this one up in 2020! Thanks for the great read everyone.

[Oaktavia]

@catdad1 yeah buddy! My first IH jacket. Best one I could have started with too!