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

[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!