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@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.

Thanks for the feedback all. I have not put it in the washer with or without spin, just the 40C soak. I guess that would be the next step. It still looks too big to me for a type iii jacket. I usually like to wear with only a t-shirt, but I can easily fit a 295 shirt under it. Hopefully I can get it to shrink a little more and hopefully it will look better after some wear too.

@sabergirl I didn't explain it well I think. The other jacket is a 526LOD in an XL. That fits well. The 526L is also an XL, but is a size too large for me. It's difficult to tell from the photos, but it's pretty big on me. The actual measurements post 40c soak are pretty close to what is listed on the size chart. So basically it didn't shrink much. The Large 526L measurements match the 526LOD XL I have much closer. Given that I didn't notice much shrinkage after a 40C 1hr soak, the Large would have been the correct choice. I was under the impression the indigo version would shrink to what the OD measurements were...or close, but it's not even close. A one inch difference in most of the measurements between the two, body length, chest, shoulders, etc. Even with differences across one size, that seems like a huge difference.

Looks too big? I picked up a 526Lod, both XL, but the LOD fits perfect in my opinion. The body on the 526L is a little longer, maybe that's what's off. Measurements are pretty similar though. Maybe should have gone Large in the 526L? I soaked twice. First time 30c 1hr, second time 40c 1hr.

@M800sct1 you were able to shrink an OD item that much?! I'm surprised as I did not think that was possible. Was the water pretty hot? Any agitation? I need to try that on my 295-BB i just picked up.

@SamD that's exactly what I did. In your video it would be great if you also speak about just throwing it in the washer machine (no soap) for the "pre soak" vs just soaking in the tub and if there are any differences. And water temperature, agitation, etc. Thanks!

@Luke_is_back I had the same issue. Snug in the chest and shoulders, great everywhere else. Sizing up, great in the chest and shoulders, too big in the waist, opening and sleeve length. I don't think you'll get a good v-taper with IH western shirts if you're built like that. Something you'll just have to accept. Maybe size for your chest and shoulders and get it tailored? Not sure if that works well on denim shirts. I'm sure those who are experienced with that could comment. I can't.

@AdamJ thanks! Yeah I pretty much want to see if I can get the sleeves a little shorter. I'll just wait though. I haven't taken the shirt off much in 3 weeks so not sure how long I can hold out without getting looks

I picked up this shirt a few weeks ago and loving it! When can I give it a soak to help soften it up and get a little shrink? Does anyone warm pre soak shirts before they wear them or early on when they're new?

For those who have this shirt is it pretty easy to layer under a more fitted jacket like a Type iii? I just picked up the IHSH 295 14oz and it's an amazing shirt, but a little too bulky to wear under my type iii jacket. Feels more like a shaket to me. Is the IHSH-33 similar or are they far less bulky and better under a jacket? Thanks!

@MassiveThighs wear a parka over it.

@V-P thanks. Wow, from the measurements it doesn't look like it shrunk much at all. You actually notice a fit difference? Seems to small to tell, but I haven't tried.

For any of you that have an Iron Heart brass wallet chain, do they patina over time? If so any photos would be great. Thanks!

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?

@Luijim78 thanks!

Does anyone notice much of a fit difference between the BB and IB? They look a little different in the measurements, but seems small. Thanks

@AdamJ does this go for the 526L as well or just the LOD?

Why do you guys make your stuff so narrow in the shoulders?

@catdad1 yeah exactly what I might do. IH advised against it, but I'd rather have something that fits well. I don't care at all about perfect stitching. There is a denim tailor in my area that is really good.

Most shirts (not just IH) are designed to fit big in the middle, narrow up top or just narrow or big all the way through. Athletic cuts are difficult to come by in this market so a tailor is really the best option.

@Bailey I'm guessing same goes first 526L, 526LOD, IHSH-292 / 293? May/June?