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

[americanathreads]

As fate would have it, I unexpectedly found an XL in store this weekend, and it fit perfectly. No tightness in the shoulders and a tiny bit more breathing room. While the Large looks amazing, the XL is a lot more comfortable. A learning experience with thicker, denser fabrics to go up when in between sizes. This is definitely the shirt of the year and it’s not close.

XL vs L

[Mizmazzle]

@americanathreads yeah man. Looks like a great fit! Congrats on finding one that works for ya.

[americanathreads]

@Mizmazzle thanks man! Looks like you’re wearing yours well.

[Mizmazzle]

@americanathreads such an incredible and unique fabric.

[Ikeaparty]

@americanathreads Vancouver?? I was wearing this yesterday and someone at Dutil commented on it, think it was you

[americanathreads]

@Ikeaparty haha yes, that was I.

[CosmoSix5]

[Oreganoflow]

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[Tago Mago]

XXL, washed 30 °C 600 rpm 40 minute cycle

pre-wash (cm) post-wash (cm)
shoulder - 50 50
P2P - 60 59
Waist - 58 57,5
Opening - 58,5 58,5
Sleeve - 68 67
Cuff - 12 11,5

[Mizmazzle]

@Tago-Mago did you happen to get the length measurement?
Looks like it will be about 1 cm based on other shrinkage you got.
Thanks for sharing. Did the hand feel of the fabric at all?

[Tago Mago]

@Mizmazzle didn't measure the length. It feels a bit crunchier again, but mine was still pretty stiff anyway because I hadn't worn it a ton. Will start bringing it into my rotation a bit more now that the autumn perma-high fog has settled over Bavaria. It does have a beautiful iridescent appearance now, which I didn't notice before the wash

[PJ]

First wash. Didn’t notice any shrinkage. 30 degree no spin .

[Mizmazzle]

@PJ @Tago-Mago
Very nice!! This shirt is so packed with character. I think it’s going to be a bit more stubborn to fade than we all initially thought. Which I actually really like about the shirt.

[PJ]

@Mizmazzle I agree it might be stubborn. My plan is to wash it on a regularly basis like once a week or maybe two weeks.

[Mizmazzle]

@PJ excellent! Some fabrics just love a good wash! I’m still on the fence about my washing regimen on this one. I may go for the opposite and wash only after it’s unpresentable for work. 🧌

[Denimminer]

[GandalftheGray]

Does it feel like a 21oz shirt or does it have more of a lighter breathable quality to it?

[MrJay]

I (wrongly) decided to size up one from my typical Iron Heart size — I’m 5’ 10”, 165 pounds, and have a 39 inch chest and went with an XL instead of an L. Because this fits way more like a jacket than a shirt, I just ordered a Large.

I absolutely love the material on this shirt though — by far my favorite that Iron Heart has produced!

[PJ]

@MrJay Large will probably be spot on

[E. Malus]

@GandalftheGray We had a cold front blow in and it cut right through this baby, needed an outer layer for sure. I'm pretty cold natured so take that with a grain of salt, but I'd call this very breathable and not warm below 50F, IMO (60F for me ).