IHSH-397-IND - 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt - Indigo

[Germinal]

@T4920 i have no problem to tell IH when they fuck up, believe me ! Creases on a folded product is normal … it was the same with all my shirts and my 526 PJ as well. It doesn’t stay.
If after first wash some are still experiencing the racing lines then yes there is a problem but not when it is just brand new and folded.

[dublinpremium]

Got mine in the mail yesterday

[Mindfulbiscuit]

Mines like that dosent bother me once these start fading that’s a miner imo

[Mister_Brue]

@dublinpremium Looks great!

[dublinpremium]

@Mister_Brue thank you

[T4920]

@Germinal of course, and yeah I'm referring to instances of it still being present after wash/wear. Had the issue myself with the Black Serge Western. Bothers me less now because it's become my 'don't give a fuck shirt' which I wash after every wear (and tbh I love the way it's developing a more chaotic worn/marbled look) but it still very much has faded in grey lines where the initial creases laid.

[Germinal]

@T4920 if you already had this problem then I understand your point of view. Have a great week end !

[T4920]

@Germinal haha yeh that's the only reason I went off... Also feeling a little sick and hadn't had my coffee yet at the time.

You too!

[JunkPants]

@T4920 Gonna need to see that 235-BLK now!

[RubyRae]

@FourHorsemen I have the SJ and from my understanding it's a much heavier fabric and a bit higher quality fabric, despite listed at 16oz. It really depends on body type and preference in fit, and I know IH tends to fit some folks better. For me (6-2, 195) they both work well for me. I just happened to buy SJ first and no need for 2 similar styles when so much on the horizon tempts me. We live in the golden age of excess and clothing options.
Curious to hear your comparison once you spent time with them.

[Watty]

@Tago-Mago got all dressed up to take one, but sorely underestimated how difficult it actually is to get a good photo…

[Buckeye]

@RubyRae said in IHSH-397-IND - 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt - Indigo:

@Anesthetist I'd be upset with those distinct fade lines on a brand new high dollar shirt. They should have pulled that one and any others that were "bad". I realize these are unique fabrics and weaves with deep indigo but that needs to be taken into account when being produced. Nobody would take a pair of jeans with that down each leg. Someone needs to comp you.

The lines don’t bother me… but, you’re completely within your rights to raise concerns on a shirt that costs nearly half a thousand dollars. To each their own!

[Cutlasshound]

@msafrons As others have said, make sure you find a good tailor.

I was recommended one by Junior from Rivet and Hide, who does their alterations for them (Pinnas and Needles, who are excellent).

I have had multiple IH jeans, jackets and shirts altered by them.

I now use two tailors, Pinnas and Needles for anything more complex / on more expensive garments and then a local tailor I trust for more straight forward things. If you have not had a recommendation, then I would take another garment along as a ‘trial run’.

[Anesthetist]

@nrtphotos I bought an XL & for ref, I’m 6’1 and 175#. I am in between sizes on this and being a thicker fabric I am happy I went up. It is a little loose in the waist but as it continues to soften I imagine it wont be so pronounced.
Sorry for the crap pic, it’s been super overcast.!

[Oaktavia]

@Anesthetist looks solid man, and I dig those black Bostons.

[Cutlasshound]

I went with my usual size on this and measurements worked for me. Fabric is truly exceptional.

I was concerned that it may be too similar to the dobby cloth cpo, but completely different.

Beautiful dark indigo and purplish tones and a rich texture reminiscent of scales. Nicest example of sashiko that I have seen.

Asked for IH to make sashiko almost ten years ago now. Glad that Haraki finally changed his mind!

[Anesthetist]

@Oaktavia thanks Stevie. The clogs are horsehide Zerrows. I like them a lot!

[long_john86]

@Anesthetist Looks great really suits you

[Oaktavia]

@Anesthetist oh shoot! I need to peep those closer.

[nrtphotos]

@FourHorsemen good question. The SJ is very long, I actually like this as I find most IH is barely long enough for my size and taste - I have to size up in UHF’s for the extra bit of length and I find they are not a great fit as a result. The SJ is also a more tailored modern fit, I like this too. As for the fabric, they feel pretty similar in terms of weight. I own a PBJ sashiko jacket and consider PBJ the absolute king of Sashiko, SDA isn’t far behind. The IH stuff labeled as Sashiko isn’t really Sashiko IMO, the SJ stuff is a bit more in line but not the puffy stitches you will see on some of the real deal fabrics. My SJ shirt actually has a couple minor QC issues, they are not made in house by SJ. The IH shirt was as expected in terms of fit and finish. If I had a gun to my head and could only keep one it would probably be the SJ as it’s a bit better fit for me, I’m happy to have both, though!