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

[Mizmazzle]

Hey @Oaktavia how long have you had your lefty jacket? How often do you wear it? That thing is so badass. Strongly considering grabbing one…

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle:

Hey @Oaktavia how long have you had your lefty jacket? How often do you wear it? That thing is so badass. Strongly considering grabbing one…

This will be my third fall/winter seasons wearing it. When I do, I try to just wear a tshirt under it so I can wear it indoors and outdoors. Wear it like a shirt. Always keep it on from when u wake up till bedtime. I 100000% recommend it, its the best fabric for a jacket IMO.

[Mizmazzle]

Thanks @Oaktavia its def on my list of post wedding purchases. I’ve just come to realize, if it ain’t Iron Heart than I’ll just wish it was!

[Mizmazzle]

Is the left hand twill just way more rigid than like a 21oz standard denim? I love really hefty, tough fabrics.

[Giles]

Yes, this is what it says on the webpage:

This version is made from our incredibly robust 19oz left hand twill which is woven under extreme tension to create a dark indigo denim, resulting in one of the toughest type III's we make.

[AdamJ]

@Mizmazzle the 19oz lefty denim is noticeably tougher from the get go than the 21oz selvedge denim. I also think there is an air of unpredictability about it too! Definitely some of the nicest fades I've seen come from the 19oz LHT denim

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle:

if it ain’t Iron Heart than I’ll just wish it was!

Haha yup

[Alex_24]

@Oaktavia:

…I try to just wear a tshirt under it…Wear it like a shirt.

Did someone say something about wearing it like a shirt? [emoji848][emoji6]

[Oaktavia]

NICE! I'm wearing mine today and will try to snap some photos.

[pechelman]

really thought i liked the OD version of this more but you all are giving me hesitation with these photos

[Oaktavia]

@pechelman:

really thought i liked the OD version of this more but you all are giving me hesitation with these photos

They are both excellent jackets but the indigo is where it's at IMO.

[Mizmazzle]

Damn you all for having such impecable taste and forcing me to think you’re all so cool. I want to be cool too!!!

[Gammaman]

Here are some lefty fades for @Oaktavia. I haven’t worn this much lately but I wished all my jackets looked like this.
I like the  way your jacket has those electric blue fades how’s it going?

[Oaktavia]

@Gammaman daaaang your jacket is so nice looking man. Thanks for sharing the photos. And thanks I just took mine out if my closet last week so I'll be wearing a lot. The electric blues are crazy haha

[Lowlander]

What a beauty @Gammaman! May I ask you how long you've owned this jacket?

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[Jcaz6996]

Definitely a sick looking lefty

[Daniel San]

stunning jacket absolutely awesome fades !!

[Gammaman]

Thanks I brought it new in 2016.

[Jcaz6996]

Been wanting a 526L for a while missed out on the last restock ,found James Dant online has them in stock bit concerned about custom charges also is there any need for a initial soak ? Description little to No shrinkage .
Do I need to size up? Measurements for size M look spot on and match 526-PJ & 526-SL size L

[Oaktavia]

@Jcaz6996:

Been wanting a 526L for a while missed out on the last restock ,found James Dant online has them in stock bit concerned about custom charges also is there any need for a initial soak ? Description little to No shrinkage .
Do I need to size up? Measurements for size M look spot on and match 526-PJ & 526-SL size L

I would say despite the stupid custom charges, it would be worth it. But that is for you to determine.

When I first got my jacket, I discussed with other members on this thread about soaking or not soaking. I ended up sizing up one after talking with folks here. It was huge on me when I first tried it on. Stiff as cardboard. I hot soaked it as hot as my bath tub would go for about an hour. What really worked out well for me was letting it dry partly overnight and wearing it damp to work the next day. I got shrinkage and it fit like a glove after it dried. It is my best fitting jacket as a result and the fade creases were perfectly molded to my torso and arms. Others on here have shared similar experiences and I highly recommend this route.