Iron Heart IH-634S - World Tour 2010 - 2013
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what I usually do with my premium level tees is to take detail shots and measurements before and after washing.
those details for IHT1115 will folow here - I will spare you the details for the non-IH stuff…at this point I have to mention that I am pretty much into knits, premium quality tees in particular. unfortunately, my experience with IH tees so far (1 tee from DC4 and 1 Japan tee through Take5) was very disapointing. after reading on the forum that Haraki-san has decided to re-evaluate the tees I was interested enough to wait and take a closer look...
apparently, IHT1115 is one of new generation of tees.
the fabric is much nicer in handfeel - not necessarily heavier - and the cut is different - promissing enough for me to buy it and give a wash!Size M pre-washing:
Chest - 99cm
Back Length (incl. rib) - 67cm
(drying now after washing - post washing measurements tomorrow)
fitwise I have compared it against a European S (DC4 2nd tee) and and Japan S (bought at Take5)
you can see that a new M has roughly the same chest as an old S, that more length has been added into the upper part of the body (above armpits), the shoulder angle is different (should be more ergonomic, better fit - unless you have extremely straight shoulders) and total sleeve length (shoulder plus sleeve) is longer.
and, yes, Japanese tees are much shorter… -
Should be the same size post wash (or very similar), Haraki washes after the screen printing…..
hope so - it is more a spleen that I have after being so long in the industry seeing what some mills and manufacturers do to fabrics, knits and garments in order to finish them or prevent things from happening.
pretty sure that should not be necessary here, but I just can't help it… -
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vintage champion - plain or "Greenbrier"? - No, best chance is Superdenim…
I have a plain white one from last season: nice and tight, knit is probably not loopwheeled, knit gets a bit "hard" after a few washes - I like mine.
(been eyeing more superdenim tees meself if only dealing with them isn't so uncertain...) -
Sorry one quick question off topic a little. Foxy what do you think about the classic American apparel tee fabric? Not the fit just make and material.
Different ball game - I like them and own quite a few - great to use as graphic tees - will not last very long, but relatively cheap.
(not entirely ok with their CEO, though!) -
mccoy champion - in gray
Got a few pictures of my white one over at mynudies…
http://mynudies.com/showthread.php?11887-Loop-wheeled-cotton-fabric-from-sweats-to-Ts/page9 -
IH-1115 fit pics after washing (sorry for the crappy pics, but I can't be bothered right now…)
Size M pre-washing:
Chest - 99cm
Back Length (incl. rib) - 67cmpost-washing
Chest - 97-98cm
Back length (incl. rib) - 67cmfor the following fit pics I did roll up the hem 1.5"/4cm
fit comments:
boddy sits very well - will see that I get a size S in a different print at on point in the furture for reference.
sleeves and shoulder fit exactly the way I like it due to more ergonomic shoulder angle - will settle with some wear.
body lenght - could be shorter by 1-2", but that's up to personal preference
sleeve - length is ok, could narrower, but again that's up to personal preferenceconstruction:
tube construction - no side seams, neck rib set-in round, shoulder and back neck tape, standard seamsfabric/knit
nice cotton quality, not too light - not too heavy, very soft touch - even after 1st washing, feels almost like enzyme washed and/or very good cotton knitted with very little tension - any confirmation on this G?
as the fabric/knit is from Wakayama - can you verify if these tees are knitted on a Loopwheel machine?over all - excellent tee! will by more in the future!
