Ok, so I copped the well-sought-after Iron Heart IHSH-409-IB in a size Medium.

I have around 15 IH shirts — all Westerns/CPOs and all size Medium.

Funny (perhaps dumb) question: will the pit-to-pit stretch at all if I soak it and put it under some pressure?

Most measurements line up with my other shirts, but this one is noticeably tighter across the pits. It cuts into my armpit/pec a little and creates a slight balloon effect above the chest pockets.

Any chance of gaining a little width there, or am I dreaming? Will it loosen up…? Will it shrink? I know it says no, but my experience is they all shrink a tad.

Just bought this bag. Looks great and will come well in handy for smaller gear such as sunglasses, keys, tobacco, perhaps a (water) bottle and various bric-a-brac, knick-knacks and such. Does it look like a womens bag? Perhaps, but it’s all about guts and courage on how to pull it off. I’ll double it up with a wabash western just cause I think it will look the business.

Anyone who could perhaps supply with images of this shirt with a bit of wear and fades, pretty please?

Them two shirts (moc and brn) are the same colour, I wanted to find out, so reached out to Iron Heart UKHQ and answer given found as below:
”They are the same colour, we just had to update the name sku for the last run.”

@tody said in IHSH-235-BRN - 13oz Military Serge Western Shirt - Brown:

@d-s3 But which one is labelled wrong? If I had to guess I‘d say I‘m looking at two MOC here…

@moskiitto
oh dear....just when I thought I was out.....

No I didn't see that, but I have now.

lol

Hey, just found this thread just now. I love DnB. Though mostly things techno and house. But always appreciated a good DnB banger. Went to see Goldie at Alexandra Palace a few weeks back. He hadlined the festival together with Faithless. Was an awesome open air daytime feast.

@jdwaid
And another favourite:

@jdwaid
You asked for some suggestion, here are some favorites that I like:

@jdwaid
Goldie is one of the pioneers so a “living legend” really.
It was a live performance with two drummers with Goldie running around the stage.
A very ambient soundscape with lots of jungle-ish ingredients. It was an afternoon gig, set out doors on the hill of Alexandra Palace with the London skyline as a backdrop. It was great!

@moskiitto
oh dear....just when I thought I was out.....

No I didn't see that, but I have now.

lol

@GeorgieL
Hey.
I am 5.7 (171cm) and 145lb (66 kg)
I have the CPO Overdyed IB already, and that is fitted and quite tight under the pits as well, but not as ”bad” as this, so I thought maybe this one just has to be soften up by wear.
I really want to keep this one but perhaps I should put my money on something that I can wear without hesitation.

@svenz
Hi there. I did think the pit to pit measurements was on the small side already before I ordered it. Though the next one up, Large was going to be too big and long in sleeves and body.
So I chanced it.
I don’t think it will stretch given the hefty 19oz.

Ok, so I copped the well-sought-after Iron Heart IHSH-409-IB in a size Medium.

I have around 15 IH shirts — all Westerns/CPOs and all size Medium.

Funny (perhaps dumb) question: will the pit-to-pit stretch at all if I soak it and put it under some pressure?

Most measurements line up with my other shirts, but this one is noticeably tighter across the pits. It cuts into my armpit/pec a little and creates a slight balloon effect above the chest pockets.

Any chance of gaining a little width there, or am I dreaming? Will it loosen up…? Will it shrink? I know it says no, but my experience is they all shrink a tad.

Ok, I’m reporting back after a 40°C wash cycle and hang-drying: nothing really happened. The "most noticeable" changes occurred in the waist (which is understandable am thinking as I had tried them on) and the rear rise, which both differed by about 0.5 cm.
The remaining measurements are negligible, within just a few millimetres of change, so nothing worth mentioning.
It also comes down to how precisely I took the original measurements.
Now lets pray I don't eff-up the actual shortening...

@Slash @Alex

Thanks both of you for replying superduper swift.
They are already in the machine now, at a 40C cycle. Couldn't wait..lol.
I will report back with measurements, for others knowledge and for potential future use.
Am not really worried as by experience, nothing really happens at 40 anyway, but thought I could just as well ask.
Cheers.

@Slash
"Again be very careful ! Medium heat is not nothing and I did pull the item out of the dryer every 5 minutes from the 10th minute to measure it Since I was in a public place (I don't own a dryer) I let you imagine how I did look..."
This made me giggle...

Edit; just saw @Giles reply to @Slash above...I'll go for 40C, should be all good.

@Alex
(or anyone else that feel they have the answer, please chip in)

Hi there,
copped myself a pair of 721 Chinos a few days ago. Was lucky to stumble across (a long time missing) size 32 in your shop.
Before I will take them up, I will give them a machine wash.
The care label says "40 C wash" and your Care Guidelines on the product page it states:
"We recommend washing this garment at 30°C** with a low (or no) spin cycle."

I assume it would be safe to wash them at 40°C, but would you advise otherwise? They will be washed numerous times over time due to their colour (beige/khaki). And cotton does shrink over time, so just as well get most of the shrinkage out already now...?

Cheers!

Thanks for the chocolate by the way! Much appreciated.

@jdwaid
Goldie is one of the pioneers so a “living legend” really.
It was a live performance with two drummers with Goldie running around the stage.
A very ambient soundscape with lots of jungle-ish ingredients. It was an afternoon gig, set out doors on the hill of Alexandra Palace with the London skyline as a backdrop. It was great!

@jdwaid
And another favourite:

@jdwaid
You asked for some suggestion, here are some favorites that I like: