Posts made by RubyRae

Damn, one of the keys to minimize the funky lines and marbling (IME) is to soak it prior to washing + inside out, drip dry (fluff dry as needed). I've only done once but so far so good, and this will be the season of heavy wear. This fabric is insanely unique and rigid which apparently makes it vulnerable to crazy swirls, lines, and marble. My goal is to hopefully just get honest wear and tear. Embrace to mishaps, there's really nothing quite like this CPO.

@rimaarts I think you will be pleasantly surprised when the sleeves shrink up a tad and natural folds set in your arms. IH sleeves run long for obvious reasons when riding, but I've seen all size men make it work. Time and wear seem to work wonders on a lot of these pieces, kinda magical. As for the bottoms, really helps if you can try on some different fits in different sizes, they seem to cover a lot of ground for wide array of body types. Good luck, CPO looks nice.

Checking with IH Team to see if any more runs of this type vest or similar in the forecast?

The problem with this CPO pocket misalignment is they sell out quickly. Most end up living with it due to the fact that your only option is a credit for a shirt that won't run again until next year. I'm fine with mine, honestly didn't notice until it was posted about. Slight annoyance but still checking weather daily for cooler days. Love this shirt.

@T4920 did you go with you normal IH size? Looks good.

@Mindfulbiscuit I would only cold wash and hang dry to play it safe. Avoid any shrinkage. Looks good!

@bwscott for what it's worth mine is like that as well, and looked at another IH western CPO and it's not. Hopefully I don't start obsessing over it now lol.

@natefreezy most fabric is from Japan, handpicked top tier, cut a sewn here. The sashiko is hands down the best shirt I have ever owned (league of its own type). The flannel is another personal fav.
Smaller shop, but big quality and design. Only problem is very small runs that sell out within minutes.

@Tobi I concur, we've been doing this long enough to know that feeling when the fit is right. I think the XXXXL will get you there. We can talk ourselves into settling with tshirts only and unbuttoned, but the better choice is only a return. Look forward to seeing the new fit! This fabric is incredible.

Finally got my 292. I was going back n forth on XL vs XXL up until final hour and went with XL for a more dialed fit. 6-2, 200lbs. I tend to always wear shirt under and layer. Really happy and love this classic. IH CPO's are the best design, fit, quality, detail...no CPO is complete without twill cuffs, collar, placket. ; )

Favorite new flannel (sorry IH) no wash or soak yet, but love the double fabrics on shoulders, and elbows down to cuffs. Great design, insane fabric.

@CosmoSix5 Nice! Those guys always come through. I rolled the dice on an XL since I have plenty of overshirts. I've never been more anxious for a delivery. Cheers!

why is this not showing up on website, not even as out of stock?

@weftyarn I couldn't agree more. I bought the wrong size, but loved it so much I turned it into a jacket. One of the few I like way better than the western version. Will buy a "shirt" in the future.

@Johnnyutah247 I always feel like the OD versions hit perfectly right in the sweet spot for me. Like an XXL that is preshrunk to the custom size.

@CosmoSix5 Yep, I'm thinking these are slightly bigger than previous one. I'm leaning towards a "big" XL when I typically just go XXL and dial in the shrink. Always a game time decision with me.

@AdamJ please just don't release when US is on holiday this week ; )

@Johnnyutah247 please let us know how this fit goes, and any info on your measurements or flannel size. I'm wanting to pick one up but can't decide between XXL or XXXL.

We need Michael's measurements.

@Tobi Yes, I've definitely been adhering to all those best practices. In the end I think it will be awesome.