IHV-52-OLV - 12oz Duck Canvas Hunting Vest - Olive
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My IH vest arrived today - but I inadvertently ordered an XL instead of a XXL (which is my usual IH Work Shirt size). I took a photo of the XL vest superimposed on an XXL IH Chambray shirt, and they both measure close to 23" P2P. I tired some fit pictures over that same IH XXL Chambray Work Shirt - and though it seems ok, it will be too snug if it shrinks a little - which makes me wonder if I should consider sizing up to an XXL (which would measure 24" P2P and probably shrink a little to say 23 1/2" - which would be perfect). What do you think?
I put on my lightweight N1 Deck Jacket (an XL) over it making an Iron Heart Tuxedo!
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@MarkNo I personally think it fits perfectly, but you need to be comfortable. It looks fitted without looking baggy and think it suits you.
Edit: Just checked the care instructions and it says once washed and all potential shrinkage should be eliminated as long as you was 30c or less and not to tumble dry. You should be fine with that size as long as you follow the instructions.
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@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.
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Many thanks @jordanscollected - much appreciated. This is my first ever vest, so it is good to hear from experienced forum members.
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@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!
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@MarkNo Fits well in my eyes and looks good under the baby N1
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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.
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@MarkNo said in IHV-52-OLV - 12oz Duck Canvas Hunting Vest - Olive:
I imagine it will relax with time and use.It surely will!
