IHJ-72 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Type ll Jacket - Indigo/Indigo

[Yogi217]

@flavour79:

Tempted to snag a pair but cant decide whether a Large or XL will work. Am currently a  size  Xl in Flannels and I have a 43chest with 18 shoulders. I know there is shrinkage to be had in these.

I asked Steve (from the crew) about that and he said shrink wasn't much. I went with my chest measurements. I like to be around 43, my medium was something like 43.6 (21.8 p2p)

For reference, I'm either a medium or large in shirts and jackets. I went with medium in this…

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[Powerband]

@flavour79:

Tempted to snag a pair but cant decide whether a Large or XL will work. Am currently a  size  Xl in Flannels and I have a 43chest with 18 shoulders. I know there is shrinkage to be had in these.

I soaked mine in cold water, minimal agitation, for 30 minutes. Dried it in the shade laid flat on a towel. The shrinkage is as followed on my jacket sized 36:

Shoulders: 0.25 inch
Sleeves: 1.2 inch
Chest: 0.5 inch
Length: 0.6 inch

I had approximated this from the test results listed near the beginning of this thread, and therefore expected the shrinkage. My result was very consistent with the list given.

It is such a freaking nice jacket.

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[chubacca]

Spot on fit @Powerband and @Yogi217 .  Looking forward to your updates!

[brobles]

A bit of evo on my sleeves. More pronounced after a wash.

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[Anesthetist]

That looks really sharp @Yogi217

[Yogi217]

Thanks! BTW, I sent you a pm with a question about your GA.

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[iamlebing]

So happy to wear it. Great details and finish.

[neph93]

Lovely denim on denim there. You’ve achieved a very tasty fit on that jacket @iamlebing

[Oaktavia]

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[Fadez]

10/10! Perfect fit for real

[Oaktavia]

@Fadez:

10/10! Perfect fit for real

Awesome, Adam! Thanks for the feedback.

[neph93]

Jupp, she’s a keeper (the jacket, but also your s.o.). It couldn’t get much better than that. Great length and still wide enough in the body.

[sabergirl]

Agreed. That jacket couldn’t fit you any better.

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[Oaktavia]

@neph93 haha thank you sir

@sabergirl well that is just what I wanted to hear!

[steelworker]

@Oaktavia I am sorry to be the one to tell you that everyone is lying to you about the fit of the 72 and it would fit me infinitely better. Just sayin. 

[Oaktavia]

@neph93 it is a bit snug when buttoned. Do you predict it will give in the torso area if I wear it around buttoned for awhile? I could use some stretch in some areas.

[neph93]

Erm… difficult to say. Has it been soaked or washed? Has it been used before?

In principle most cotton/twill fabric will at least relax and give a bit under pressure. Mitigating factors will be the tightness of the weave, and the amount of constructional stitching, both of which will retard stretch to a degree.

My educated guess is that it should relax a little, but probably not much.

[Oaktavia]

@neph93:

Erm… difficult to say. Has it been soaked or washed? Has it been used before?

In principle most cotton/twill fabric will at least relax and give a bit under pressure. Mitigating factors will be the tightness of the weave, and the amount of constructional stitching, both of which will retard stretch to a degree.

My educated guess is that it should relax a little, but probably not much.

The previous owner stated he washed it twice.

[neph93]

I’d guess that the fabric has lost some torque then, so you may find it will relax easier.

[Oaktavia]

Are the buttons made of iron? And the sleeve rivets cooper?