IHSH-436-RED - Ultra Heavy Flannel American Check Western Shirt - Red "The Watermelon Man"

[SourPower]

Feeling honored that my Herbie Hancock inspired name for this shirt stuck! Can’t wait to see this one in person

[possiblymaybe]

I had a hunch that was a Herbie Hancock reference.

Thanks all!

[Jord]

@possiblymaybe Be there on time and refresh refersh refresh leading up to the hour, I'm sure you'll snag one and be in for a treat as UHF's are honestly the best. Like someone else has said, the guys will post the chart before release so just check your measurements with the sizes and go on measurement not just size alone... Some IH stuff I size up from my "true to size" in other brands, some I size down, it's not like other brands with the Japanese... These aren't mass produced and are only manufactured in small batches, but you're in for a treat! Also welcome to the forum, I love this place

[freepickin]

@possiblymaybe if it was me I would lean towards going bigger, as somebody correct me if I'm wrong but UHF's can shrink (up to half a size?) with time, especially if you put them through the dryer

[sabergirl]

Wait for the measurements to make your most informed decision @possiblymaybe . Bear in mind once you compare them, that depending on how you wash it, UHF can shrink close to half an inch in the chest, or almost a whole size if you machine wash and/or tumble dry. I pretty much always size up in UHF because of this. If you’re already used to treating your clothes like princesses and soaking or handwashing or something, fear not.

[hugothecowboy]

@SamD

Awesome fit Sam, what size are you wearing on this amazing flannel?

[flannel slut]

Full disclosure, I do soak/handwash majority of my UHFs ️

[Tobi]

@sabergirl said in IHSH-436-RED - Ultra Heavy Flannel American Check Western Shirt - Red "The Watermelon Man":

Wait for the measurements to make your most informed decision @possiblymaybe . Bear in mind once you compare them, that depending on how you wash it, UHF can shrink close to half an inch in the chest, or almost a whole size if you machine wash and/or tumble dry. I pretty much always size up in UHF because of this. If you’re already used to treating your clothes like princesses and soaking or handwashing or something, fear not.

Fully agree. In addition: one thing I learned from experience: even if "middle age spread" does not get you further down the line, most of us do not get slimmer with age, but instead (in the best case) bulk out a bit. While I am not saying you should massively oversize to leave space for your future beer-belly: if you are between sizes the safe choice is almost always to size up (unless we are talking OD without any shrink) Also avoids constant stress when washing your clothing!

[Salted Racer]

@Tobi couldn't agree more--i've been the victim of not following this advice in the past!

[Foamkiller]

Is there an updated release date for these?

[AdamJ]

@Foamkiller yep, Tuesday 18th at 1600GMT. You can view the calendar in the navigation for a release date on all products. Plus, if you scroll up you'll see the announcement

[Makarwise]

@Tobi totally agree with this. I used the size guide for the turquiose UHF drop, chose a medium (I like a close fitting shirt) but got a shirt that had sleeves a little shorter than the average on the size guide. Just too neat. Had to send back and no larges to swap cos all sold out of course. Choose wisely

[CosmoSix5]

It's not a lie. (Text to boss)

[Nobunaga]

Flannel of the season. This one is absolutely beautiful. Glad a lot of stockists are taking this one and hope this means there is generous stock. Would be gutted to miss out on this one.

[SamD]

@hugothecowboy I'm wearing a medium here, as it's what I had to hand in the office at the time. I just about get away with it, but I'd prefer a little more room in the chest and arm openings.

I'm 5'8" and around 170 lb — if I were buying one, I'd definitely go for a large to allow for some shrinkage.

[Tago Mago]

@SamD said in IHSH-436-RED - Ultra Heavy Flannel American Check Western Shirt - Red "The Watermelon Man":

5'8" and around 175 kg

Wow, I always thought the camera adds weight. You look very trim for 175kg at your height

[SamD]

@Tago-Mago To quote David Brent, "Most of it's muscle"

[JamesB]

Sizing chart can now be found in the first post.
Please be aware you may not be able to view the product’s website page leading up to launch, as it will be briefly offline whilst we prepare for the release at LIVE on Tuesday 18th November at 1600GMT

[Ikeaparty]

XL it is! Slightly narrower shoulders by the looks of it so will probably request a bigger shoulder one but otherwise very pumped for this one! Aligns with the flannel theme the inlaws have for christmas!

[CosmoSix5]

Thanks for the quick sizing! 2x and 3x both a possibility. That's a good sign