Iron Heart Products - What do you think we should make?

[Giles]

The IHW-01?

[thewickett]

indeed.

[fifediesel]

How about a sherpa-lined ranch coat?

[Arlo]

I'd like to see Haraki's take on a baseball flannel. UHBF

[seawolf]

How about some shorts? I know chicken legs are always an option, but shorts would be great. They can be made with interesting fabrics that you might not make pants with. Like the paisley material for instance. Just brainstorming here. Not necessarily saying I'd want paisley shorts (although I might), but just using that as an example. Some really heavy chambray would make excellent shorts. They could come in a standard length with the option of custom chain stitching to shorten them further. It's hot in a lot of the climates IH fans live in, and I want to be able to wear IH year round. I'll help sample and test the new line of shorts

[jdl1279]

This thought crossed my mind too seawolf…like some chambray shorts perhaps?

[seawolf]

Exactly. Like HEAVY chambray. I don't want to buy anything flimsy from Iron Heart. Over engineered shorts that age gracefully and beautifully.

[Seul]

If I remember correctly, shorts are as expensive to make as pants… Just stating it - not saying that's a dealbreaker per se...

[seawolf]

Yeah, I can't imagine I'm the first person to think of this. What you're saying actually makes sense, and therefore, why not make pants (from a business perspective) and if the customer wants to cut them down into shorts, no big deal.

Well then, new idea! Heavy ass chambray PANTS!

[Seul]

Down with heavy arse chambray pants… To chop or not to chop - that's the bleedin question... Been eyeing that indigo wabash painter dealio...

[Cutlasshound]

@Seul:

Down with heavy arse chambray pants… To chop or not to chop - that's the bleedin question... Been eyeing that indigo wabash painter dealio...

Do it piggy…...

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[Giles]

@Seul:

If I remember correctly, shorts are as expensive to make as pants… Just stating it - not saying that's a dealbreaker per se...

Yes, you save a bit of fabric that is all.  H would make them for me, but there is no way I would sell 100 pairs per material….

[jdl1279]

That's too bad…was really hoping this one would become reality. Been wanting a nice pair of red chambray shorts for a bit

[NorthernVictory]

I've seen some denim dipped in indigo and iron oxide. The end result is pretty badass. Is it feasible Iron Heart/Haraki would consider using iron in the future?

[Giles]

Got an image/link?

[NorthernVictory]

Here's one.

http://www.storymfg.com/slow-made-store/0-jeans-unsanforized-indigo-black

[Giles]

I'm not sure exactly what the iron oxide does….In this case the warp gets dipped in indigo and (then?) iron oxide?

[browniemcghee]

I'm going to bring this up again.  I know a few others have mentioned it too. Moleskin.  The stuff is seriously tough, holds up to heavy abuse and ages beautifully.  I would buy an 816 cut in charcoal, chocolate and a dark camel.  I think these would sell.  Perfect work pants in colors that aren't currently offered.  Haraki's take on heavy moleskin would be amazing.

[NorthernVictory]

@Giles:

I'm not sure exactly what the iron oxide does….In this case the warp gets dipped in indigo and (then?) iron oxide?

I'll try to find out for you.

[Giles]

Thank.  I googled and failed…..