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    • catdad1C
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      Also, you'll likely get more contrast in IB fabrics compared to OD if that's what you're going for.

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      • BrandreaB
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        @catdad1 I’d say I’m looking for something that has nice dark fades if that makes any sense.

        I’ll research the two threads for the shirts I’m interested in for sure. Thanks for that suggestion.

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          yannis
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          @catdad1 the ib will definitely give more contrast fades than the od. The od fades slower with less contrast.

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          • goosehdG
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            @Brandrea go here to study different denims and fade potential: https://ironheart.co.uk/collections/hall-of-fades

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              wjw
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              OD definitely more muted fades and more of a black looking garment. IB will be higher contrast fades and way more blue. Starts out super dark but gets bluer and bluer with wash and wear. The OD can kind of go from black with greyish fades to dark blue looking to brighter blue fades depending on the light you are in (that perfect light makes it look more blue, while most the time it looks more black). I've had the 293 (for 6 months) and 14oz-ib pants for over a year for my reference.

              36 777S-21 |36 777SST | 35 634S-ib-c | 36 634XHS
              XXXL IHSH-293-OD | XXXL IHSH-130-GB |XXXL IHSH-337 | SP-L IHSH 422

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              • freepickinF
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                I've seen a handful of OD jackets like the lefty OD, has IH ever made an IB jacket before?

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                  wjw
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                  I know they make the type 3 14oz ib. Don't know about other jackets off hand

                  36 777S-21 |36 777SST | 35 634S-ib-c | 36 634XHS
                  XXXL IHSH-293-OD | XXXL IHSH-130-GB |XXXL IHSH-337 | SP-L IHSH 422

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                  • freepickinF
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                    @wjw hot damn that's a beautiful jacket, thanks for answering!

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                    • BrandreaB
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                      @goosehd that was really helpful, thank you. I prefer the OD black in these pictures so the next step is easy.

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                      • goosehdG
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                        @Brandrea You are welcome and enjoy!

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • BrandreaB
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                          @wjw that’s a really helpful description, and what I’m seeing in quite a few of the pictures in different product threads.

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