Plea for emotional support over the loss of my IH-9526PJ. (joking...kind of).
I bought my IH-9526PJ in 2023 and after two years of wear, it was breaking in nicely. Did my IH-9526PJ make a difference in how I felt every time I put it on? In a word, yes. I loved that jacket precisely because of how it made me feel every time I put it on. Then one night our entire town and our house along with it, burned to the ground. Within the context and scope of this nearly incalculable loss, the loss of a jacket is inconsequential. Physical objects can for the most part will be replaced so it is truly not a big deal...but damn do I miss that jacket.

Adding to my original post above...just read Alex' update that the Superblack Non-Selvedge denim is officially discontinued. And with that my IH-9526PJ gets added to the list of physical objects that cannot be replaced.

@Igneous Thanks man, yes most importantly we're all safe.

@Igneous Thanks man, yes most importantly we're all safe.

Plea for emotional support over the loss of my IH-9526PJ. (joking...kind of).
I bought my IH-9526PJ in 2023 and after two years of wear, it was breaking in nicely. Did my IH-9526PJ make a difference in how I felt every time I put it on? In a word, yes. I loved that jacket precisely because of how it made me feel every time I put it on. Then one night our entire town and our house along with it, burned to the ground. Within the context and scope of this nearly incalculable loss, the loss of a jacket is inconsequential. Physical objects can for the most part will be replaced so it is truly not a big deal...but damn do I miss that jacket.

Adding to my original post above...just read Alex' update that the Superblack Non-Selvedge denim is officially discontinued. And with that my IH-9526PJ gets added to the list of physical objects that cannot be replaced.

Just ordered this jacket in XL for use as skate armor. I'm 6'3" 190lbs but I don't wear "tall" sized shirts or jackets. This thread has definitely helped inform my sizing decision. Will post pics for reference. Thanks!

Thanks to all of you for your answers and suggestions. It helped me decide but when I tried to pick my size in the 21oz Superblack it was sold out. Then I tried the 22oz overdye and it was also sold out. Oh well. One day. Thanks again!

Hello, first time posting a question on this forum. Looking for a jean jacket for road rash protection when skateboarding at certain spots. I was all set to buy a 526Lod aka ‘cotton armor’ but it’s sold out and seems like it will be for a while. In lieu of that jacket I am considering either the 9526PJ or the 526J-22OD. I love both but wonder which of the two is more durable…this might be negligible but I’m very curious, never having handled either jacket.  Seems like the weight of the denim alone is not necessarily the determining factor as with the 526Lod where the weave and dye process apparently make that  technically lighter 19 oz jacket the most durable Type III denim jacket.
Any suggestions on which of these two is ‘tougher’ would be greatly appreciated.