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@Sunnergren yeah all good. I'm really happy with how these turned out!

Special thanks to Alex F. for getting the measurements I needed! Fits just how I like my truckers. Highly recommend this jacket to anyone on the fence.

PS @worn2fade I soaked two 526Ls both within the the recommended IH temp (30-40C) 1hr, then into the machine for a gentle wash on cold no spin. Both jackets .5 inches off the shoulders, 1 inch off the length sleeves/body. Chest shrinkage was minimal.

I'm finally getting my IH shirt fit down with a couple of hard misses and some special help from the IH crew. Sold those off and picked up this one and really dig the fit! It's ever so slightly snug in the chest and shoulders, but not restrictive or uncomfortable. Shoulders are the constant issue that I found I need to get dialed in with these shirts as they seem to run narrow. It's the perfect weight to wear under my type iii jacket. Glad I was able to find measurements on the 33 that worked because I was told no more from that line coming in 2025.

@Tobi I think the jacket looks perfect. It depends on what you like though. I personally like my trucker jackets to fit slim and hit at the waist or close to. I also don't like to wear bulky clothing underneath. If I want to layer, I layer a parka over the trucker. That's just what I prefer. This one runs pretty long in the torso, even longer than the other modified type iii's I've noticed. I was just in a similar situation with these jackets. I decided to size down because the body length was just too much. I was concerned with sleeve length as well because they hit right at the wrist and I think that's perfect, but was concerned about the creasing and it riding up. The IH crew assured me the sleeves would not come up much at all especially when the jacket wears in. The bit of natural stretching/relaxing offsets the creasing in the sleeves. Time will tell. I really like how mine is fitting now.

First pair of 21oz 888s and they're fantastic! I tried getting into the 777s and 666s, but they were incredibly tight on my legs. This cut feels much better. I had concerns that these would be too tight as well, but after a couple hours they have loosened up already and are very comfortable. Thanks again @Alex for the last minute fit advice!

@worn2fade looks great!

With all these presoak photos I realized I should have posted mine.

A type iii in 18oz vintage fabric would be cool.

@AskAxel did you put them in the wash after you soaked them? If not you should do that. It's the agitation that will shrink them more. I soaked at 35c (I read later 30c is better to avoid marbling, but mine were fine) for an hour, then washed delicate no spin or detergent. They shrunk exactly the amount stated on the website. 2 inches in length, 1 inch in the waist, .5 inches in the thigh.

@MassiveThighs wear a parka over it.

@Brandrea I agree with @Chibs. They're two different things. Do you want a jacket, shirt or both? The CPO is basically a denim jacket that looks like a shirt. If you already are wearing a denim jacket get the 33. I actually just picked one up. I was looking at picking up the 293, but it would never get worn because my 526L type iii jacket is getting the wear. The 33 works perfectly under the jacket. It's a lot lighter and more like a typical casual dress shirt. But if you need both, get both.

UHR veterans. Does this fit and cut look right? The waist feels snug, but comfortable right now. The thighs feel ok. Slight tension on the knees when I sit, but not uncomfortable. Can't tell if the top block/ seat is good since I don't know how they'll be post soak/wash? They seem like they'll be pretty damn tight after the wash though. Thoughts, good fit or not?

@FlavourFade It almost doesn't shrink at all. Trust me. Get the jacket measurements that are closest to your normal ones in a pre-shrunk. I've done it with this jacket twice. The first time I ordered it I took measurements bigger than I should have. I also soaked and washed that one at 40c and there was very minimal shrinkage, 1 inch still in the body and sleeves, minimal in chest and shoulders. The second time I took measurements that were all within .1-.2 inches of what I where in a pre-shrunk model and it was perfect. Like I said it will shrink 1 inch in the body and sleeves, very, very minimal shrinkage everywhere else. That's if you soak and wash it at 30c or less. Don't take the advice that you need to boil the jacket in the hottest water possible with the hope it will shrink to the fit you want. Stick to your measurements, wash 30c or less and you'll be golden.

I just picked up this shirt and the BB. Great shirts! For those that own them will they shrink up a little after a wash?

@Graham thanks! I picked them up at Self Edge, SF. Easily the best damn jeans I've ever had. Thanks @RobeOfTheMagi

@MassiveThighs

In inches.

The 526Lod I tried in XL:

Shoulder: 18.750
Chest P2P: 22.250
Body Length: 26.250
Sleeve Length: 26.250
Waist: 19.750
Hem opening: 20

The 526L in an XL I tried, after 2 soaks, each for 1hr @ 30C, then 40C.

Shoulder: 19.625
Chest: 23
Body Length: 27.125
Sleeve length: 26.5
Waist: 20.875
Hem opening: 21.125

Both Jackets are from this most recent batch.

After doing this I would personally say, get the measurements that are closest to your best fitting jacket. It shouldn't be way over. Maybe that is widely known information, but I didn't know that. I assumed if both were from the same batch go with the same size. Measurements clearly matter more. I'm sure results may be widely different so take what I say with a huge grain of salt.

@yannis that has been my experience with jeans, jackets and shirts so far. If it doesn't fit the way I want it from the jump it won't improve with wear and washing. I've already learned the hard way a few times. If I need to ask everyone on here if it's a good fit it's most likely not, but I still do it anyway . I've surrendered to the fact that this is the deal and it's always been worth the extra hassle when I get the fit I'm after.

@worn2fade if you want a more fitted look, size down. Just depends how you want to wear it. The first jacket I soaked looked like that and for me it didn't shrink enough. I sized down and it fit close to how I wanted pre-soak, just a bit longer and slightly wider in the shoulders, but not huge on me. I can easily wear a thermal underneath and it fits how a like it. They just don't shrink much if you stay in the 30-40c range. If you like hoodies and thick denim shackets underneath, yeah maybe you're good.

@Alex I get the notification emails, however by the time I do the in demand items are all sold out or just about. I think a more useful alert would be sent at least a few days before it actually drops. For items I know are going to sell out right away I have to check the forum posts every morning.

@worn2fade The jacket turned out great! Looks fantastic

@worn2fade I've had to buy and sell more than a few items to get a good fit. It's definitely trial and error. I'm not one of those that can fit any IH piece with ease, but when I do find something thats a fit it's worth the headache! Your jacket looks good on you though