Hi guys, here is the progress on mine. around 60-70 wears and washed 2 times. Really digging this jacket and I am glad the 409 will make a return so I can start the process over further down the line.
First time sharing pictures, so still on the learning curve

Will keep sharing as it progresses.

So so pleased with this jacket, the best fitting I've ever owned and the slub OD combo is killer. Now I finally get what's the fuss is all about :). Thanks @Shaun for picking up the largest XL.
A couple of poorly taken pictures that barely does the jacket justice.

Hi,
I am a XL in UHF and I can squeeze it in under this jacket. As you noticed the measurements err on the generous side, and the sleeve length would have been too long for the XXL.
That being said if you want to have a full range of motion I'd size up as the heavy fabric can restrain a bit.
Hope that helps

@DeeDee85 I used Mike’s damping method with a water spray

I wear it, spray at the crease level and maintain my arms folded. Really no need to overcomplicate it I believe

Just got mine, so stocked. Will be some time coming but I’ll appreciate it even more.
Always feeling a bit nervous to pay that much money and not be able to size it first, but I’ll trust the process
Keep the photos coming please so I can can get hyped on the way!

I will really second this advice on sizing snug at the waist, especially since the thigh / knee areas are roomy by design. Like Yannis I had to lay down the first time but now it has relaxed and fits golden.

Also want to weigh in ans say that the sleeve length is not an issue as potentially expected given the measurement. can't exactly say why but it's one of the best fitting shirts I own from IH.

@Neru-6 thanks for the input, and indeed I will change to XL as I don't want to sacrifice range of motion as I layer.

@Oaktavia at first glance I thought it was your 25oz IB, maybe this is the light

Looking very good

Thanks both for your informative replies, really appreciate you taking the time.
@Darth-fader maybe you posted it earlier in the thread but would you mind sharing your height and weight for comparison?
I feel 44 should work out but I’ve seen a these jackets tend to shrink with use and sadly I can’t ask TJ for a “large 44” like I’d do with IH.
Part of the journey I guess

@nrtphotos hi, would you mind sharing some information on your sizing (especially weight and chest/shoulders)?
I am going back and forth on sizing (between 44 and 46), as I tend to be XL in most IH including UHF. I know 44 should be the way to go but I sometimes feel slightly constrained as I have relatively large shoulders / chest. These 2 are the only dimensions that change between the two sizes and I would want to feel comfortable in the long run. Sizing is always a bit stressful on such an expensive item

Many thanks,

Just got mine, so stocked. Will be some time coming but I’ll appreciate it even more.
Always feeling a bit nervous to pay that much money and not be able to size it first, but I’ll trust the process
Keep the photos coming please so I can can get hyped on the way!

@AdamJ is it normal that the sleeve length and opening dimensions in XXL are actually smaller than in XL?
Thanks!

I wear it, spray at the crease level and maintain my arms folded. Really no need to overcomplicate it I believe

@DeeDee85 I used Mike’s damping method with a water spray

So so pleased with this jacket, the best fitting I've ever owned and the slub OD combo is killer. Now I finally get what's the fuss is all about :). Thanks @Shaun for picking up the largest XL.
A couple of poorly taken pictures that barely does the jacket justice.

@Alex thanks Alex, appreciate the prompt answer.

@Ross Great news! Will the chart be updated or is it the same chart than the previous run?

I remember your journey with the 409IB fondly, so you are deservedly getting the first go at this beauty of a shirt.
It is true that the 21oz denim is one of the best looking fresh out of the box, and I love that the IH crew has chosen the work shirt CPO as a base.
Is that an XL?