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    BEST GREY SWEATSHIRT??

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      browniemcghee
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      I would definitely recommend Loop & Weft Tompkins.  You can order from Okayama Denim and a few other spots online.  Crazy soft and fluffy.

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      • BloodnThunderB
        BloodnThunder
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        Besides Merz and RMC I would look at Stevenson Overall, Freewheelers, Warehouse, IH (Obviously), and Studio D'Artisan's Suvin Gold sweatshirt.

        Some will disagree with me but I would not put 3sixteen in the same category as any of the above.  You may save a few dollars going with the brand but the quality and construction are not equivalent to the above.

        IG: Shadesofindig0

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        • popvultureP
          popvulture
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          I have a RMC 10oz and a Merz, can say that both are fantastic. My Merz is just loopback on the inside, not brushed — the RMC is brushed and ridiculously soft. That particular one is in grey, and the texture of the heather is nice. I'd say overall it's on the lighter color side, less contrasty.

          I've heard nothing but good things about the Strike Gold ones and would love to try one someday.

          Also, not a sweatshirt per se, but these Stevenson guys are insanely soft. I can't recommend them enough — mine is maybe the most comfortable pullover I've ever worn.

          https://www.selfedge.com/stevenson-overall-co?product_id=2758

          WTB
          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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            Pete
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            I second the studio d’artisan Suvin gold

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            • LewisStonehouseL
              LewisStonehouse
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              @Pete:

              I second the studio d’artisan Suvin gold

              Literally came here to say this, so consider it thirded

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                Pete
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                🙂 I just wish they did them in more colours! I got a heather navy one recently which is lovely but I dream (futilely I suspect) of a deep bottle greeen

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                • popvultureP
                  popvulture
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                  Came back to add that while I do agree that 3sixteen sweats are of a bit lesser quality, I have really enjoyed the few I have. Despite the fact that I've had a QC issue or two with a couple other items of theirs, I've never had any problems with my hoodies and crews — the indigo dyed fleece is especially soft, highly recommend that one if you're not looking to spend north of 200 bucks on a hoodie.

                  WTB
                  IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                  Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                  • SKTS
                    SKT
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                    Really learning a lot from this thread and hoping to add a sweatshirt in this color soon. One I’ve seen a lot but not mentioned here is Buzz Rickson. Anyone have experience with their version?

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                      Pete
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                      An update from me - I bought the Rmc loopwheel and (surprisingly) was pretty underwhelmed. Fit for me wasn’t great and felt it was a bit short and overly boxy. While well constructed my immediate thought was that my sda Suvin golds were far more substantial, softer and a much better fit. I picked up the ues puca pucara which arrived today and it is fantastic and a much closer competitor to the sda. Nice fit (sda just shades it), plush soft and well made and constructed.

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                      • henry_davidH
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                        Which one did you snag, @Pete? I have the 9oz raglan sleeved and the 10oz full zip hoodie. The former is very fitted and just long enough in a L (I'm 6'6" and 190lbs) and the latter is oversized in an XL and I should have gone for a L tbh. Sorry it didn't work out for you! I keep hearing good things about the sweatshirts from SDA.

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                          Pete
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                          It was the loopwheel sweatshirt MC13111. It looks beautiful but just felt less substantial than I was hoping for. I don’t have any IH cut and sewn as a comparison but really love the suvin gold line from sda - I have several sweats and hoodies and also a fair few t shirts / henleys. Just a great weight and softness and fit works well - not oversized by any means but not skin tight either.

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                          • henry_davidH
                            henry_david
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                            That one looks like it's the thickness of the 9oz I have. It's … kind of just a thick long-sleeved shirt that's rough on the inside lol. I like the 10oz much more. It's so, so soft and substantial. Then again, it's also hot as hell. Trade offs, right?

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                            • SKTS
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                              Picked up a Studio D’Artisan “Tsuri-ami” sweatshirt from Rivet & Hide last week and I’m really happy with it. Fit is snug (I’m hoping it loosens up just a bit with wear) but not tight.  I usually wear a large in most IH shirts and got a large in this as well. Fabric is super nice and heavy feeling, though I’m not sure about the actual weight of the fleece. Curious how this would compare to the Suvin Cotton version.  I’m happy and also very pleased with Rivet & Hide…awesome shop.  Grateful for this thread…it helped a ton with my search.

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                              • popvultureP
                                popvulture
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                                That's a great looking sweatshirt — I really dig the collar ribbing detail. Looks like a cozy interior, too. Good score!

                                And yep, R&H is a great shop. Ace folks.

                                WTB
                                IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                  Tmcgraw
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                                  If you’re looking for athletic, reigning champ and American giant are great choices!

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                                    thread.and.steel
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                                    My top grey sweatshirts I've owned are 3Sixteen and Velva Sheen. I really like the thickness and hand warmer pockets for 3Sixteen and the raglan sleeves on the Velva Sheen.

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                                    • MizmazzleM
                                      Mizmazzle
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                                      I’ll triple down on the UES Puca Pucara sweatshirt. It was so thick at first I didn’t know what to make of it. Thick áspero cotton , which we all know and love. After wearing it for a few months I love it more and more every time I wear it. Soft yet substantial.

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                      • KarolK
                                        Karol
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                                        I like 3S48 from Merz b. Schwanen. It's substantial in feel - 420g (14,8oz) and soft at the same time.

                                        Favorite:
                                        IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                        IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                        IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                        IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                        • bushmonkeyB
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                                          Another for the UES Puca Pucara sweat.  Gave up waiting for a non-print IH crewneck, and I am not disappointed.  Will be grabbing another most likely.  My sweatshirts must be heavy and must have a brushed inner for softness; and UES does not disappoint at all.  Fantastic fit as well, generally like a IH sweats in medium and large (3) UES fits great.

                                          WTB
                                          IHSH 19 Green

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