IH-9526V - 21oz Non-Fade Denim Type III Vest - Superblack

[Giles]

They are built a tad oversize so you can wear them over a leather jacket. So it depends how you intend to wear it....

[jmp777]

Thanks @Giles. I tend to go t-shirt only. Might have to try an M on this.

[Choko]

Best thing IH makes in my opinion. Love my vest. Don’t sleep on this

[fadesandkicks]

This week I received my vest and fits me incredible

[94atromero]

Got this guy about a week ago in the mail and love it. I’m curious how much it softens up though. It’s super rigid and wonder if it will ever relax like the 21oz indigo.

[Alex]

It will relax, but it will take more time than 21oz indigo. Its a pretty rugged denim

[Biecher]

Hello, I’m currently looking into Iron Heart vests. I noted that this vest has a different fit compared to the OD variant, which is quite nice, because I prefer the roomier fit to layer a jacket or flannel underneath. On the other hand, I think I would prefer the selvedge OD variant. Is there a chance/plan that the OD variant will get a similar fit?
What is special about the denim of this variant? Why is it non selvedge when there are other sulfur dyed denim variant in the iron heart portfolio that are selvedge?
Thank you

[Alex]

There is no plan to change the pattern used on the 526SV. The overdyed version is a slghtly slimmer fit than the 526SV as it is the indigo vest, overdyed black, which causes shrinkage.

The superblack non fade denim was one of the origional Iron Heart fabrics - it will no longer be made, though, see here:
https://forum.ironheart.co.uk//post/880038

[Biecher]

Thank you @Alex
What stands out about this denim compared to the newer black no fade selvedge denim?

[Alex]

This one is more rigid, and feels a bit more 'protective' than the selvedge version