IHSH-131-BB - Ultra Heavy Flannel Blue/Black Buffalo Check Work Shirt

[Giles]

Size up, give is a very, very hot wash.  Problem solved….

[soundof59]

The same here: sleeves are too long and doesn't work for me (can also be seen very well on the pictures with model Patrick). You don't get better quality or style than IH(UHF), but this new measurements sucks…

I lost today, but it doesn't mean I have to like it;-)

[UnTucked]

@Giles:

Size up, give is a very, very hot wash.  Problem solved….

Poppycock! We ONLY size up and shrink denim! Anything else would be unthinkable!!!

[Rawdad]

I am in the minority here, and prefer the longer sleeves. Keeps more of my arms covered when riding during the brisk fall mornings. I don't like reaching for the bars and having my sleeves go half way up my arms.

[Giles]

Exactly….

[seanocono]

I don't believe you are in the minority.

[manufc10]

I don't believe you are in the minority either @Rawdad.  I'm with you on this one.

[4c]

^ +1 Longer sleeves is perfect.

[Peter]

Longer sleeves are great when you ride a bike/bicycle, but it takes away a lot from the look imo. A little shorter almost always looks better than longer sleeves.

[Rawdad]

Personally, I purchase the shirts/jeans because of the particular emphasis on motorcycle appropriate clothes, and not so much for the fashion appeal. I believe that was the intention of the brand, but I can be wrong.

[Giles]

Please go to the appropriate thread to discuss this…...

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9040.0

[harleysteen]

@Giles:

Size up, give is a very, very hot wash.  Problem solved….

Hiya Giles, I really appreciate advice like this, I am broad shouldered shorter fella who prefers Large or XL but the length sometimes gets me. The work shirt Large works for me, but I may give it to my brother (who is a bit taller and slimmer) and pick up a western in XL. If the XL post hot hot wash will shorten it I may go for it. I know it's a very vague science or art even… But hie much shrink can I expect length and width?? Thanks!

[Giles]

I've never done it.  I just know others have.

[rocket]

I have washed UHF's at 90°C (on your own risk)

Depending if you go for a straight wash at 90°C or if you go through a step by step of 40°C / 60°C / 90°C  washes shrinkage varies a bit.

But you can get up to 1.5" in length, 0.8"-1.2" arm and 0.5"-1" width shrinkage…

[Max Power]

Yes, that's roughly my experience as well.

[Giles]

Westerns inbound…..

[Dstauffer]

Eyes peeled for that notification email 

[harleysteen]

Thanks Rocket and Max .. Much appreciated!

[harleysteen]

@rocket:

I have washed UHF's at 90°C (on your own risk)

Depending if you go for a straight wash at 90°C or if you go through a step by step of 40°C / 60°C / 90°C  washes shrinkage varies a bit.

But you can get up to 1.5" in length, 0.8"-1.2" arm and 0.5"-1" width shrinkage…

thanks Rocket please tell me: does the hot wash change the color or the "feel"/"hand" of the fabric?? Does it get fuzzy or pilly in any way?? Thanks!!

[Max Power]

I washed / wore a lot of UHFs over the years. They get a bit grainy with frequent wear and washing but can bear a hot wash. I don't think that the temperature has much to do with it though. You can browse the 101TG thread - I posted some before and after pics of my shrinking project.