IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo

[Giles]

Great fit…

[LewisStonehouse]

That looks spot on @Dust - looking forward to seeing it evolve

[Motrix]

Spent about 2 hours measuring all my jackets and button ups and took the plunge.  Love this jacket.  Second day trying to break this guy in with raw knuckles and sore thumbs.

But I have to ask what’s the trick to buttoning second from the top?  Second from the bottom takes about 3 attempts after resting the fingers but for the life of me that second from the top is a head scratcher.

[Jett129]

Use a Needle nose pliers to gently stretch the button holes.

[Motrix]

@Jett129:

Use a Needle nose pliers to gently stretch the button holes.

Thanks for the tip.  Got the second to the bottom to be a bit easier.  Need to work on the second from the top one more.  This for sure builds up your thumb strength

[Oaktavia]

Doctored the photos a little to bring out what mine eyes see.

[Dust]

Thank you all for the great feedback! I decided to wait and try on the larger size, glad I did too because this one just feels right! I ended up with the XXL two sizes up from my IHSH-33T shirt size (L). I’m wearing a thin t-shirt hoodie underneath in this picture, but I do have room for some thicker layers underneath. And now I’m not anxious about the possibility of washing it someday. For me, the smaller size (XL) was a little snug in the mid section and limited my arm and shoulder movement. The XXL has the broad shoulder and long arms while maintaining the slimming mid section—exactly what made me fall in love with the pictures of this jacket in the first place.

[Dust]

@Motrix:

But I have to ask what’s the trick to buttoning second from the top?  Second from the bottom takes about 3 attempts after resting the fingers but for the life of me that second from the top is a head scratcher.

I figured out that it helps to fold the fabric with the button in the middle so you can get some leverage on the button to maneuver it through the hole. Otherwise it’s so hard to get a hold on the button.

[Oaktavia]

@Dust good call dude

[steelworker]

@Motrix:

@Jett129:

Use a Needle nose pliers to gently stretch the button holes.

Thanks for the tip.  Got the second to the bottom to be a bit easier.  Need to work on the second from the top one more.  This for sure builds up your thumb strength

  yeah I remember thinking "wtf!" trying to button  my first IH denim a Type3  22oz leftie gray weft raw collaboration with SE. The jacket wore me for the first few months.
After that  ??? there was no going back.
Don't often button  denim jackets though. particularly this fucker.
@Dust good call sizing up.

[Oaktavia]

[Lowlander]

That's a nice autumnal layout @Oaktavia. And the jacket is looking good!

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[Oaktavia]

@Lowlander:

That's a nice autumnal layout @Oaktavia. And the jacket is looking good!

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I love this time of year. The jacket is such a nice cut. I especially like the pockets, they are big and comfortable for my hands. The length is nice too.

[Oaktavia]

Does this fabric take well to a wash? I'm going for high contrast fades and will keep it dry if washing does the opposite. Still kind of new to how this fabric behaves with water…any recommendations?

[Giles]

I get high contrast fades whether I wash regularly or not.  I really do believe it is how hard you wear between washes that determine contrast.  A warm hand wash will have close to zero effect on contrast…..

[Oaktavia]

Loving the evo on this jacket. Feels better each time I wear it. Much less stiff, I can imagine what it might feel like when it's super broken in years down the road.

[Dust]

[mention]Oaktavia [/mention] mine is still so stiff, we call it my cast

[Oaktavia]

@Dust:

[mention]Oaktavia [/mention] mine is still so stiff, we call it my cast

LOL is it quite cast-like.

[VegaS10]

Quick sizing question:

I have a 526J-142OD in a XXL (44 tag) that has not been washed/soaked. It fits perfect with a hoody/flannel.

What size should i go with to have the same fit in this model?

Thanks!

[LewisStonehouse]

@VegaS10 i think the conventional wisdom is to size up and hot soak, putting it on whilst slightly damp