IHSH-443-IND - 7oz Cotton Linen Chambray Work Shirt - Indigo

[phoenixinflight]

@Oaktavia Looking amazing dude! Forgive me if you've been asked this elsewhere, but do you just hit the sleeves with a spray bottle and then just wear as normal to encourage natural pattern formation?

[Oaktavia]

@phoenixinflight yes that is exactly what I do or just dry my hands on them it works like a charm

[TeflonDon]

@pechelman

I own both this and the 96. Obviously I haven’t worn this that much (and not in warm weather), so please take that into account.

The fabrics are very different. The 96 is much thicker, but also much looser in the weave. My guess (completely unscientific) is that the 96 is warmer, but also that it is less windproof. I’m not sure about breathability, but my money would be on the 96.

The best comparison I can think of is to compare it to layering pieces. The 96 is more like an insulating layer - packs more warmth, but is more susceptible to wind - whereas this is more of a shell layer, with less warmth but more wind resistance.

I hope it makes sense - the fabrics are very different so direct comparison is difficult.

[jimcord]

@Cymro what a great look from top to bottom!

[phoenixinflight]

@Oaktavia Much appreciated. I guess the linen content gives this some tea towel energy so I can definitely picture drying ones hands on it, haha. I've got one of these on the way so I'm excited! Will be great to have a fade project for warmer weather and I think this will be perfect for the hot/humid summers in Australia. Can't wait to see the fabric in person. I generally backpack with a 100% linen towel. Incredibly strong and great antibacterial properties too! Thanks to everybody for sharing photos - that pushed me over the line as initially I wasn't too drawn to anything in the SS26 collection.

[Oaktavia]

@phoenixinflight right on dude, let us know what you think!

[Cymro]

@jimcord thank you

[jfk1117]

Finally got to wear mine last night. Went without a shirt underneath, felt like linen more than cotton on the skin with the initial crisp/stiffness of linen. Wife said it looked like all the other shirts I owned, only to agree I didn’t have anything like it when she went through the closet. Was comfortable in the 80 degree heat of Atlanta in it

Anyone know how rolling sleeves will impact fading etc?

[jimcord]

I tried and i tried and i tried…….to not give in to this shirt! Unfortunately, weakness is real and IH is strong……and Self Edge had a xxl for and a xl for one of the boys. That indigo is so dark……the thread is a unique color and I wonder if it will come into play in time. I cannot wait to wear it! Iron Heart, you bastards……..you win once again!:)

[Giles]

Sorry

[jimcord]

@Giles nice to be back in the family……:)