IHV-52-OLV - 12oz Duck Canvas Hunting Vest - Olive

[jordanscollected]

@MarkNo I think the xl looks excellent on you. And the xxl will be longer in the body a bit too and yours sits perfect as is. I would keep that size, wash it infrequently in cold water and hang dry.

It should relax a bit too and mould to your body.

[MarkNo]

Many thanks @jordanscollected - much appreciated. This is my first ever vest, so it is good to hear from experienced forum members.

[neph93]

@MarkNo that will not be true (as in irreversible) shrinkage. Yes, lubricating fibers, then drying them may result in them tightening a little, despite actual shrinkage having been removed. However that will loosen automatically through wear resulting in the same starting dims. No net shrinkage. There is literally nothing your washing machine can do that hasn't been done 100 times harder by the industrial processes the fabric has already been exposed to.

The vest looks great and that is the correct fit imho. Well done!

[will6er]

@MarkNo Fits well in my eyes and looks good under the baby N1

[MarkNo]

Thank you @neph93 and @will6er - much appreciated! I will give this whole vest thing a try...

[MarkNo]

I never wear new clothing without washing it first - working in front-line healthcare through a pandemic will cure you of not washing your clothes...

I washed the Olive Duck Canvas vest in cold water and hung it to try. Before and after measurements of a size XL showed slight shrinkage with washing of 1/4" P2P, 1/4" waist, and 1/4" in length. That's a shrinkage of only 1.1% P2P. It still fits, but does feel a touch snugger. I imagine it will relax with time and use.

[neph93]

@MarkNo said in IHV-52-OLV - 12oz Duck Canvas Hunting Vest - Olive:
I imagine it will relax with time and use.

It surely will!

[neph93]

Got away with the L! More or less exactly the fit I had hoped for.

This is a glorious vest. Love the cut, love the colour, and the material is gorgeous. Lighter than I had anticipated and with a lovely hand. Surprisingly stretchy for a plain weave.

[goosehd]

@neph93 looking damn good my friend!!

[jordanscollected]

@neph93 great to see you Rueben and excellent fit on the vest. That should suit you well over the summer.

[MarkNo]

@neph93 Looks good on you - great fit - enjoy!