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    Iron Heart Update 2026

    Indigo Invitational Y5

    Heavy Weight Contests & Competitions
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    • P
      PJ
      Haraki san Student
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      @pmadison95 those are sweet. Saw the presentation of them at their YouTube channel 🖤

      Peter 🤙😎

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      • worn2fadeW
        worn2fade
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined:

        It’s also my first year competing and I’m in it to win it baby. We’ll see how that works out lol.

        I’ve been wearing my 888S-UHR’s in this Florida heat the last 6 months, they’ll hit 7 by the time IIY5 begins - going to feel nice throwing on and breaking in this heavier denim in the “cooler” months to come - though it won’t actually start being “cooler” til’ probably late October.

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        IG: @Worn2Fade
        IIY5: 888-XHS
        RRY4: 293-OD

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        • LarkensL
          Larkens
          Haraki san Student
          Joined:

          @Mister_Brue that’s exactly what I was thinking! Fun indeed.

          And true, indeed! Nothing to loose @Denimhead-0 it’s a fun ride. 😎

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          • P
            PJ
            Haraki san Student
            Joined:

            @worn2fade great choice. I have worn my xhs for about six month and washed once. They are amazing 👌💙

            Peter 🤙😎

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            • worn2fadeW
              worn2fade
              Raw and Unwashed
              @PJ
              Joined:

              @PJ you mind sharing a photo when you get a chance? Also did you do an initial soak or you skipped that?

              IG: @Worn2Fade
              IIY5: 888-XHS
              RRY4: 293-OD

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              • P
                PJ
                Haraki san Student
                Joined:

                @worn2fade sure will do . Yes initial soak and wash to remove all shrinkage.

                Peter 🤙😎

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                • JunkPantsJ
                  JunkPants
                  Haraki san Student
                  Joined:

                  This time I'm doing the IGW-101B - Never seen a pair faded, interested to see how they turn out.

                  @pmadison95 Nice choice, looking forward to following along. (Personally I love black denim, did the SBGs last Invitational)

                  @PJ I found it really enjoyable last year, even if I know I will never win or place high, far too slow of a fader for that to happen. Still, that pair is by far my most faded pair and I was very happy with the way it came out. It's a fun little project.

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                  • jebrandJ
                    jebrand
                    The Unwoven
                    Joined:

                    I'm in this year. Going with 888 19L this time. Been fading a pair of 888 UHR since the end of Y4.

                    WTB: IHSH-422 Large

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                    • worn2fadeW
                      worn2fade
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @jebrand
                      Joined:

                      @jebrand you have an extra month on me with the UHR’s, I’d love to see how yours look right now.

                      IG: @Worn2Fade
                      IIY5: 888-XHS
                      RRY4: 293-OD

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                      • jebrandJ
                        jebrand
                        The Unwoven
                        Joined:

                        They are in desperate need of a wash but I will try and get some pictures later today. Good opportunity to start getting back in practice with my denim photos!

                        WTB: IHSH-422 Large

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                        • Davids_denimD
                          Davids_denim
                          Haraki san Student
                          Joined:

                          I was torn between doing re(pair) with my UHR or going with the XHS but then the Piger X ii collab dropped and they just looked too good to pass on. I do feel guilty not going with iron heart this year but I do have the lefty jacket ready and waiting for the redline rally to start.

                          IG : Davids_Denim

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                          • worn2fadeW
                            worn2fade
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            @jebrand
                            Joined:

                            @jebrand look at that, meant to be!

                            IG: @Worn2Fade
                            IIY5: 888-XHS
                            RRY4: 293-OD

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                            • worn2fadeW
                              worn2fade
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              @Davids_denim
                              Joined:

                              @Davids_denim you bridged an iron heart so you’re faithful enough in my book!

                              IG: @Worn2Fade
                              IIY5: 888-XHS
                              RRY4: 293-OD

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                              • Davids_denimD
                                Davids_denim
                                Haraki san Student
                                @worn2fade
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                                @worn2fade man, the 21oz is probably the most comfortable denim I own… stubborn though.

                                IG : Davids_Denim

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                                • worn2fadeW
                                  worn2fade
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @Davids_denim
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                                  @Davids_denim yeah man when I had the 21oz 634 I fell in love with the comfort, the UHR’s never achieved anywhere near that level of comfort lol.

                                  They were indeed stubborn though, and since you just came off UHR’s right before them you really feel it.

                                  IG: @Worn2Fade
                                  IIY5: 888-XHS
                                  RRY4: 293-OD

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                                  • P
                                    PJ
                                    Haraki san Student
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                                    @JunkPants same here. Will never place high but like you will try to enjoy the ride.

                                    @jebrand Probably going with 634 lefty . Could be fun to follow the progress of our lefty’s 🤙

                                    Peter 🤙😎

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                                    • jebrandJ
                                      jebrand
                                      The Unwoven
                                      @PJ
                                      Joined:

                                      @PJ it will be cool to compare progress. Lefty jeans definitely need more love!

                                      WTB: IHSH-422 Large

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                                      • meatmarketdenim1M
                                        meatmarketdenim1
                                        Haraki san Expert
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                                        I’m in with pair of 633 XHS, stoked to be involved and rep iron heart, plus self edge. Been looking at these almost every morning for last 6 months lol; ready to roll.

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                                        • LarkensL
                                          Larkens
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          @meatmarketdenim1
                                          Joined:

                                          @meatmarketdenim1 just a couple of mornings left of just staring 😁

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                                          • worn2fadeW
                                            worn2fade
                                            Raw and Unwashed
                                            @Larkens
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                                            @Larkens @meatmarketdenim1 I don’t know how he was able to hold strong for 6 whole months. I would’ve folded like a pancake.

                                            IG: @Worn2Fade
                                            IIY5: 888-XHS
                                            RRY4: 293-OD

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