IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo

[Mizmazzle]

@cmccrumm I prefer to soak it first so I can get the sizing stabilized. I like to know the fit is how I want it early so there are no heartbreaking surprises later.

As for setting the creases, It's a sure fire way to get them set early and start to develop honey combs faster. One thing I learned with my first lefty was wearing it damp and going heavy on the movement trying to get max creasing...I ended up creating elbow bags from stretching the denim on the elbow side when damp. Now, I just let it dry completely before wearing it. Then to set the creases, I just splash water on the front side of the arm where the creases will be to set them...leave the rest of the sleeve dry to avoid the elbow bags...

You could also just not go so hard with the bending and flexing of the arms so the elbows don't bag out too.

[goosehd]

@cmccrumm Also please note from the product details which can be found here

Unsanforized but one-washed, so expect little or no shrinkage

[Mizmazzle]

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/post/754877

Check out IH's shrink test results. Very on par with what I experienced as well.

[pechelman]

@goosehd I think the actual product page was updated to read "Unsanforized but one-washed - some shrinkage to be expected (see test results)" after the shrink test completed on the latest batch here https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/754877

looks like Mizmazzle beat me to it.

[goosehd]

@pechelman It has not as that is where I took it from.

@AdamJ Heads up that the product page is incorrect. (Details Tab)

[pechelman]

?

[goosehd]

@pechelman Look under the details tab.

[pechelman]

ah, yes! gotcha, thanks @goosehd
There is an inconsistency between what the sizing chart says and the details.

[Kasi]

@cmccrumm

Depends on many things.

I soak mine. To set the crease
You don’t soak now.
Will have wash it at some points
Creases will move.

Creases comes with wear

Creases are different wash and now wash.

You may wanna read this thread

How I fade mine

If your jacket tight before soaking, will be a problem

To shrink buy little bigger

[cmccrumm]

Did a warm soak for 1.5 hrs and wore it wet/damp for an hour walk with the dog. I thought it fit good before, now this bad boy fits like a glove. Only gets better from here on out. Thanks for the guidance here peeps. Much appreciated.

[Oaktavia]

@cmccrumm this is the way

[AdamJ]

@goosehd sorted cheers

[Kasi]

I make more noise than heavy metal.
Came to shake the fame.
Found my badge. Goes with my style.

Those who don’t know what it is.

Click on the link.

[the246guy]

Keep checking from time to time, Any ETA on this?

[AdamJ]

@the246guy went in to production in April, so won't be here for a while I'm afraid

[pechelman]

[Jcaz6996]

That’s sick absolutely love that
Thanks IH

[RobeOfTheMagi]

Damn, well done James!

[Mizmazzle]

@Jcaz6996 you and @Kasi are the Mike Tyson and Mohammed Ali heavyweight champs of the lefty game!!

Edit: how could I forget @twin !!? Joe Louis status!!

[Mizmazzle]

Not sure what it is about this jacket that makes us obsess with beating the hell out of it. Just got back from a backpacking trip. Lugged this fucker in my backpack along with my tent, food, 6 pack of beer, 750ml of whiskey, sleeping bag, etc. for 6 miles…just to get some more fades in the cold mountain air at night. Gathering wood and chugging booze by the fire does the trick!