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    nwills
    Raw and Unwashed
    @Giles
    Joined: 27 Sept 2024

    @Giles Thanks!

    I was under the impression that a warm to hot water soak would result in some shrinking. If that's not the case then I would choose the smaller size as I agree on the snug fit.

    From other posts I have read, some mention that it does have a little "give" in areas of tension..is this a consideration?

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Which model is it?

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        nwills
        Raw and Unwashed
        @Giles
        Joined: 27 Sept 2024

        @Giles It is the 21oz selvedge denim modified type III Indigo. IH-526PJ

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          I thought so, but better to double check....

          From the product page:

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          And you will get a little stretch were there is tension....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            nwills
            Raw and Unwashed
            @Giles
            Joined: 27 Sept 2024

            @Giles Thanks, appreciate your feedback

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              T4920
              見習いボス
              Joined: 27 Apr 2022

              @nwills Purely on aesthetics, that medium looks as close to a perfect fit as you'd get.

              “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

              last edited by T4920 27 Sept 2024, 16:45 N 1 Reply Last reply 27 Sept 2024, 18:00 Reply Quote 1
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                nwills
                Raw and Unwashed
                @T4920
                Joined: 27 Sept 2024

                @T4920 Agreed. It feels snug and I won't be able to layer anything thick underneath but I think that's a trade off I'm willing to take to achieve the desired look. I'm also hoping that it does have some "give" over time as I wear it but that seems uncertain and I have read contradicting posts on the subject.
                Otherwise I'll diet and lose some weight lol

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                  T4920
                  見習いボス
                  @nwills
                  Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                  @nwills my IH T3 is almost skin type when buttoned up, but I can fit thick layers underneath it if I leave it open.

                  It'll definitely stretch a little, and yeah having a closer full of expensive gear is the best incentive to get/stay in shape!

                  That's what I tell myself every time I splash the cash... 'It's an investment in your health and wellbeing, man'

                  “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                    Mister_Brue
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @T4920
                    Joined: 31 May 2024
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                      nwills
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 27 Sept 2024

                      Hi,

                      I am new to wearing this type of denim and I must admit it is the best I’ve ever owned!

                      Having said that I just purchased the 21oz type 3 denim jacket and it feels like I’m wearing something made of cardboard. My girlfriend calls it my bullet proof vest.

                      Can I expect this thing to soften up? Will it be a long process? Sitting in it is difficult since it barely folds. While standing not so much of a problem.

                      What can I do to help the process…obviously wearing it often seems like one thing but any other pointers?

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                        WhiskeySandwich
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                        21oz breaks in nicely and softens a lot. Keep at it and it’ll be worth it. One trick is to give it a soak and wear it for a few minutes while damp to set some creases. Not needed, but I like it to help remove any remaining shrink and form it to my body. After that, wear as much as possible without washing!

                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                        -Seneca

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                          goosehd
                          Mod Squad
                          @nwills
                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                          @nwills I’ve moved your question to here and yes, time is your friend and wearing it as much as you can. I found that wearing it in the rain helped speed up the process, but in the end, it really is just time and wear.

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                            nwills
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 27 Sept 2024

                            Thanks! I thought about the soak and wear damp method but my jacket is perfectly fitted to me…any shrinkage would be a problem so I’ll just wear it constantly.

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                              Mizmazzle
                              見習いボス
                              @nwills
                              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                              @nwills wear it every single day all day and even at night when you’re home and relaxing. You’ll be surprised how quickly it softens up.

                              As for the shrink if it gets wet…it should be minimal if at all if cold water is used. Don’t put it in the washing machine but just cold soak in the bathtub. The agitation of the washing machine is what causes the most shrinkage when a garment is new.

                              If even the smallest amount of shrink scares you…then don’t soak it dude. You may have to just not wash it ever. Which is something we have to deal with to maintain a perfect fit sometimes. Though that is rare.

                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                              last edited by Mizmazzle 10 May 2024, 15:06 4 Oct 2024, 12:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Nik
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                Were there once product pages for sonder supplies products that will come back once the shop is back online? I wanted to add some pictures of the Trophy Ranger jacket as it changes

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                                  goosehd
                                  Mod Squad
                                  @Nik
                                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                  @Nik You could always post it here: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/2983/trophy-clothing/184

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                    jerkules
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                                    So is Sonder Supplies coming back? My assumption was it was closing, which I thought was a huge shame as I enjoyed the brands/products on offer. Great news if it’s getting phoenixed

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                                      Nik
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      @goosehd
                                      Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                      @goosehd thanks, did it

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                                        Nik
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        @jerkules
                                        Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                        @jerkules the website says it is coming back soon

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                                          jerkules
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                                          That’s great news! @Nik

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