@Giles Thank you

I need to wash this jacket for the first time, it’s overdue! Label says 40 machine wash and I was going to do in the machine on a 40 gentle cycle - is this the best thing to do?

Any thoughts or advice appreciated!

Thanks for the input.

Realistically I would be wearing with a t shirt 90% of the time. I'm going to try on again but think you might be right on the sizing. Its like new and quite stiff, so I think that might make it feel smaller than it actually is.

Now, just the small issue if finding a size 40!

Or am I just being a wuss and this how the sleeves are meant to be?

First post..

I recently picked up a IH-101J size 42, its a grail for me and love it. My first selvage denim jacket.

I'm 5'11, around 87kg. It fits well in the body and wouldn't want to go any smaller, as wouldn't be able to layer at all. Picture is just with a T-Shirt.

The issue is the sleeves are a bit too long and I find it quite annoying. I don't think I have particularly short arms and not an issue I typically have with other jackets. I would say about 2 inches too long. When cuffed length feels right.

1. I have read some comments to say sleeves get shorter when you wear due to bunching. I don't really see how its possible to shorten significantly, but realistically does anyone know how much can I expect to loose?

2. Can anyone recommend a company in the UK where I can send the jacket to reduce the length of the sleeves by 2 inches? I don't think I could trust my local tailor. Or is this a terrible idea, given point 1.

Thanks for any advise!