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

[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?

[Oaktavia]

I have been wearing this jacket for nearly two weeks now. It arrived with nearly no fading at all, and zero honeycombs creases visible (jacket is secondhand). I love the way the it has broken in and the creases are sharp and set. I plan to wear this as often as possible until the summer, the fade photos on here are insanely amazing. This is my second 18oz jacket by IH, my first one being the 101J.

What I love most about this jacket is the color. It is so rich and dark blue, with electrics starting to show. I also dig the pocket size and shape. So happy I found this jacket here on the forum.