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IHSH-332-SAX - Ultra Heavy Flannel Anniversary Check Western Shirt - Sax

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  • C
    Croft
    Joined: 15 Oct 2022

    Well, I received my shirt, and it's definitely a beauty. It's bittersweet though, because the p2p measurements are an inch smaller than what's listed. If it would've been 22", I think the fit would've been spot on. I also have broad shoulders, so even the smallest shrinkage would probably result in it being unwearable. What say you guys? Are the dimensions normally off by that much? I can button the top button, but it wouldn't be comfortable enough to keep that way. I don't know what odds are that I could find someone to trade with me, but spending that much, I'd rather not be on pins and needles about the fit.

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      Anesthetist
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      Joined: 14 May 2011

      If I’m correct the measurements are an average of the shirts received. There is usually some variation but 1” seems like a bit much. I’m not sure if this lot was different because of the overdyed nature of it? Sorry it came in smaller, any chance you can exchange it?

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      • C
        Croft
        Joined: 15 Oct 2022

        @Anesthetist:

        If I’m correct the measurements are an average of the shirts received. There is usually some variation but 1” seems like a bit much. I’m not sure if this lot was different because of the overdyed nature of it? Sorry it came in smaller, any chance you can exchange it?

        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

        Yeah, the sizing on this one really threw me off. The P2P basically measures almost exactly what a Medium should measure. Exchanging it will probably be next to impossible, since everywhere (including where I ordered from) seems to be sold out. The shirt is extremely nice though, so I understand why everyone loves these so much. I just happen to be 6'1 185 lbs, so I can rarely fit into a medium in anything.

        last edited by 27 Oct 2022, 02:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          DrPat
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 9 Oct 2009

          Yes, they can vary.  I mentioned this in the post about my experience several pages back.  I measured the side length of every single medium in Gosport and also saw a variation of up to an inch.

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            neph93
            見習いボス
            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

            @Croft:

            . I don't know what odds are that I could find someone to trade with me, but spending that much, I'd rather not be on pins and needles about the fit.

            The published measurements are an aggregate of a sample taken from what arrives in Gosport. An inch is a relatively large deviation but not unheard of.

            That being said… you have options.

            1. The shirt will not shrink with careful washing due to the overdying. It will likely relax with wear however. You may get half an inch of stretch.

            2. The fit doesn’t look bad. Trim for sure, with a little bit of button pull at the chest. I have some shirts that fit like that and find that opening the bottom button and too button a lá @Olly helps massively. Play about a bit and see what works best.

            3. You’ll be able to flip it on the aftermarket for most, if not all of the outlay

            If it were me, I’d wear it a few days, open, closed with an undershirt, and without. You’ll likely find it works. Then just hand wash and line dry.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
            last edited by 27 Oct 2022, 07:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • C
              Croft
              Joined: 15 Oct 2022

              @neph93:

              @Croft:

              . I don't know what odds are that I could find someone to trade with me, but spending that much, I'd rather not be on pins and needles about the fit.

              The published measurements are an aggregate of a sample taken from what arrives in Gosport. An inch is a relatively large deviation but not unheard of.

              That being said… you have options.

              1. The shirt will not shrink with careful washing due to the overdying. It will likely relax with wear however. You may get half an inch of stretch.

              2. The fit doesn’t look bad. Trim for sure, with a little bit of button pull at the chest. I have some shirts that fit like that and find that opening the bottom button and too button a lá @Olly helps massively. Play about a bit and see what works best.

              3. You’ll be able to flip it on the aftermarket for most, if not all of the outlay

              If it were me, I’d wear it a few days, open, closed with an undershirt, and without. You’ll likely find it works. Then just hand wash and line dry.

              Thanks man, I really appreciate the response. The good news is I just found another random large pop up online and I had the shop measure it p2p. This one is 22" spot on, so it should be a perfect fit. I'll more than likely sell this one outright to recoup my funds. I do love this shirt.

              last edited by 27 Oct 2022, 16:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                mclaincausey
                見習いボス
                Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                I'm struggling with this one too. I love it, but the arm length is bugging me. I don't want to have it tailored, and if I take measures like hitting the sleeves with hot water from a kettle I worry about resale as well as the arm holes becoming too small.

                Think it, be it.

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                  pechelman
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                  sizing for me was tricky for me too as I noticed the extra lengths in the arms. Went a size down from normal UHF and I'm really counting on the OD having taken the shrink out and it relaxing a bit as my others have, because if it shrinks at all in the chest, it likely wont be comfortable for me.  Somewhat wish I had ignored the sizing chart and blindly ordered the usual XL but I think it will work. It certainly looks tailored to me right now in a good way.

                  Also, i dont think it's been mentioned, but there's a unique smell to this UHF that the other UHFs didnt have when I got new, that is somewhat pleasing to me, perhaps from the OD? Smells like cozy warmth :D.

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                    DrPat
                    Iron Heart Deity
                    Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                    @mclaincausey:

                    I'm struggling with this one too. I love it, but the arm length is bugging me. I don't want to have it tailored, and if I take measures like hitting the sleeves with hot water from a kettle I worry about resale as well as the arm holes becoming too small.

                    Have you worn it for a while?  Usually creasing in the sleeves cause them to shorten a bit.  I would suspect that wearing it while damp would cause even more creasing.

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                      DrPat
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                      @pechelman:

                      sizing for me was tricky for me too as I noticed the extra lengths in the arms. Went a size down from normal UHF and I'm really counting on the OD having taken the shrink out and it relaxing a bit as my others have, because if it shrinks at all in the chest, it likely wont be comfortable for me.  Somewhat wish I had ignored the sizing chart and blindly ordered the usual XL but I think it will work. It certainly looks tailored to me right now in a good way.

                      Also, i dont think it's been mentioned, but there's a unique smell to this UHF that the other UHFs didnt have when I got new, that is somewhat pleasing to me, perhaps from the OD? Smells like cozy warmth :D.

                      Even the normal UHFs barely shrink in the chest with a 30 deg wash.  I shouldn’t see any shrink for this one.

                      last edited by 27 Oct 2022, 21:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • goosehdG
                        goosehd
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                        Agreed.  Mine has creases setting in and the arms are just about perfect now.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                        last edited by 27 Oct 2022, 21:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • seawolfS
                          seawolf
                          Mod Squad
                          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                          Guy with ridiculously long arms checking-in My day has finally arrived! A shirt that fits me perfectly! MWHAHAHAHAHA!!  😎

                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                          @zeebeeleather

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                          • GilesG
                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            😃 😃 😃 😃 😃

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • A
                              Autorotate
                              Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                              Looking for a new/gently used Large. Instagram @keeptheturnson

                              Cheers!

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                                neph93
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                @willsonporter:

                                Looking for a new/gently used Large. Instagram @keeptheturnson

                                Cheers!

                                Use the Want to buy thread in the marketplace. You’ll get more eyes on it and we keep the product thread clear of trading chat. Thank you.

                                “Some of those that work forces
                                Are the same that burn crosses”

                                • Virginia Woolf
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                                  DrPat
                                  Iron Heart Deity
                                  Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                                  @willsonporter:

                                  Looking for a new/gently used Large. Instagram @keeptheturnson

                                  Cheers!

                                  In addition to what neph said, you should check the sales threads in the marketplace.  This shirt is available right now.

                                  last edited by 13 Nov 2022, 14:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • alexpupinA
                                    alexpupin
                                    Haraki san Student
                                    Joined: 2 Feb 2019

                                    @willsonporter:

                                    Looking for a new/gently used Large. Instagram @keeptheturnson

                                    Cheers!

                                    I swayed a lot to and fro this shirt since its release, but then I happened on an Instagram post from Aitora in Spain about "a second chance on an instant classic" I could not resist 🙂

                                    They still have "L" listed on their website.

                                    Hope it helps

                                    Patience is the virtue of faders

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                                    • P
                                      pskillz
                                      Joined: 15 May 2021

                                      I managed to pick one of these up in an XXL from Brund about 7 weeks ago, when it was pretty much sold out everywhere. It's a great shirt. It fits me perfectly apart from the sleeves, which are maybe about 0.5 to 1 in too long. Has anyone managed to shrink just the sleeves on one of the UHF shirts before? If so, how? Could the sleeves only, be soaked in hot water maybe?

                                      last edited by 27 Nov 2022, 09:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        mclaincausey
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                        As much as I love it, this has been sitting in my closet. “The sleeves are too long,” I thought. I didn’t want to have it altered and I didn’t want to sell it. I experimented with doubling back and snapping the cuffs but didn’t like that either.

                                        Today was the day I said “fuckit,” and really they’re not that bad or even as long as my UnTucked.

                                        It then warmed up, allowing me to finally pair with UnTucked as I’ve wanted to for a while.

                                        Think it, be it.

                                        last edited by 9 Dec 2022, 18:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          pechelman
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                          I like that it has to "warm up" for you to wear a 17oz duck shacket over a 13oz UHF 😃

                                          Also I personally think those look great on you size wise and that combo is of course great.

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