Indigofera

[BalticBob]

I recently got this and wanted to share. I have had the Fargo from Indigofera a few times in the past but it never sticks because I always felt it was too long and the pockets are too low. I have the rider version with the lining and I wear it like a chore coat so it works great.

However, Indigofera just released this cropped version of the Fargo and I literally could not contain my excitement. It‘s awesome for anyone looking for their wrangler style jackets but in a shorter version. So good!

[Graeme]

@BalticBob it looks good. Have you seen the roughout version in wine?

[jerkules]

@BalticBob that looks really good on you man

[BalticBob]

@Graeme yes I saw that one first. It‘s amazing but there is no way I could pull that off

[Graeme]

@BalticBob go on, you know that you want to!

[deadendpro]

Peace all, have any of you fine individuals any experience in washing one of their blankets? I figure there might be someone here who picked up the IH one at some point in time and might be able to shed some tips and/or tricks.

[Graeme]

@deadendpro I normally get my woollen blankets dry cleaned.

[deadendpro]

^ that makes things easy! Thanks Graeme!

[northsouthdenimguy]

@deadendpro

If you’re going to wash it yourself, this is the safest way I’ve found for wool (especially indigo-dyed)

way better off just getting the dry cleaning if it’s convenient

Below is something I looked up a while back when I first bought one of the Indigofera blankets

Water
• Cold water only — never warm or hot

Detergent
• Wool-specific detergent only
(Eucalan, Soak, Woolite Delicates — not regular Woolite)

Washing method
1. Fill a tub with cold water and add detergent
2. Gently submerge the blanket
3. Let it soak for about 10 minutes
4. Very light swishing only — no agitation
5. Drain, then refill with cold water to rinse
6. Press water out gently — never wring

Expect some indigo bleed on the first wash.

Drying (this is where most people ruin wool)
• Lay flat on thick towels
• Roll towel + blanket to absorb excess water
• Lay flat again to dry
• No hanging
• No dryer
• Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight

Slow, gentle, and boring is the goal here. Anything involving heat or agitation is how wool gets permanently damaged.

[deadendpro]

@northsouthdenimguy much appreciated!