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Post by ickes on Jun 25, 2016 12:26:43 GMT -6
My 154 landed today, and the fabric is Fecking Fantastic ! My first foray into herringbone, and I'm extremely happy with my choice. One hitch, hopefully minor..... Though, the fit guide specs were almost identical to my 102tg, it fits about a 1/2 size large, all around. I'm going to give it a warm soak, and low tumble. With any luck, it'll fit as well as the tg, afterwards. Fingers crossed. Edit: @untucked , you've got the western version. Have you any wisdom I can benefit from ? That is because of the difference in the weight/thickness of the two fabrics. This is why I think that with an UHF you can get away with or are better of with sizing up a bit in comparison to the thinner fabrics. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 0:40:13 GMT -6
I'm gonna use a paint brush. I didn't like the dip and drip method I used on my LD shirt. I want to really saturate them, like some Kapital Century Denim Good choice. I recently did my G Salt & Pepper workshirt that way. It turned out very well. Pics and review in the Gustin kakishibu thread. One recommendation..... start with the fabric lightly damp. I found, it allows for more even coverage. Dry, it soaks into the fabric more heavily where you first lay the brush. Too wet, you risk diluting the kakishibu. This is by no means "gospel". But, I'll be using this method from now on. However you proceed, I'm looking forward to the results. It's a great idea. I did my Mister Freedom Watchman jacket from dry, and it seemed to be a better result that when I dampened the LD shirt and did it. |
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Post by jamesr on Jun 26, 2016 5:47:40 GMT -6
Love the 555-02s. My first unsanforized denim, so I had no idea what to expect after the first soak. Tossed them in a tub full of hot water (as hot as the faucet allowed), gave them an hour and then sat there wondering if they would end up fitting a GI Joe figure. Didn't get a lot of shrink, which worked out great for the legs. The top block was a bit loose so I dunked just that section for a second go, this time agitating them. Worked out perfectly. Strangely, there was almost no indigo in the water after the first soak. The second, which didn't even include the legs, left a crazy amount of indigo in the water. Really cool denim with a lot of character. Very different from my 666S-21s. Plus, they have my favourite Iron Heart patch:  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 5:52:31 GMT -6
As far as I know, IH doesn't release any unwashed unsanforized denims..... I feel like they always do a wash preemptively. I could surely be wrong.
But, as far as the indigo bleed... My experience is that the first soak gets rid of the starch, THEN after that, the fun begins lol
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Post by jamesr on Jun 26, 2016 6:08:02 GMT -6
IHUK lists them as "raw", which they describe as "zero post loom processing". Honestly, I don't know the difference, so in my brain I thought of them as unsanforized.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 6:56:36 GMT -6
"Zero post loom processing", seems like it would be loomstate, actually... But, I know damn well there is no loomstate IH denim.....
I'll get to investigating now,lol
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Post by jamesr on Jun 26, 2016 7:26:30 GMT -6
Damn, it's getting serious now! Had a quick look at the 555-02 thread over at IHUK. Reply #72, Giles says they are unsanforized, although that post is almost four years old so something may have changed. Either way, it doesn't matter much to me. I likes 'em. |
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Post by scooter on Jun 26, 2016 8:34:01 GMT -6
Good choice. I recently did my G Salt & Pepper workshirt that way. It turned out very well. Pics and review in the Gustin kakishibu thread. One recommendation..... start with the fabric lightly damp. I found, it allows for more even coverage. Dry, it soaks into the fabric more heavily where you first lay the brush. Too wet, you risk diluting the kakishibu. This is by no means "gospel". But, I'll be using this method from now on. However you proceed, I'm looking forward to the results. It's a great idea. I did my Mister Freedom Watchman jacket from dry, and it seemed to be a better result that when I dampened the LD shirt and did it. Hmm, with all the varying preferences and results denimheads have when soaking/washing their clothing, why would I think it'd be any different, when it comes to this. lol |
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Post by scooter on Jun 26, 2016 9:28:15 GMT -6
"Zero post loom processing", seems like it would be loomstate, actually... But, I know damn well there is no loomstate IH denim..... I'll get to investigating now,lol UHR |
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Post by scooter on Jun 26, 2016 13:10:02 GMT -6
Oh! After you get your shrink, I recommend you be more gentle with your care and cleaning. The front flaps and tail are prone to curling up Cold washed it, with the rest of my cold colors, and tumbled medium for 30-40 minutes. Fit is great, now. It curled up, as well. Looks like I'll be cold washing, hang drying, and ironing(when needed), from now on. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 26, 2016 16:19:44 GMT -6
Do most of you order IH via Rodeo Bros?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 16:40:25 GMT -6
"Zero post loom processing", seems like it would be loomstate, actually... But, I know damn well there is no loomstate IH denim..... I'll get to investigating now,lol UHR Obviously, I should pay more attention to IH denim, lol. Shirts and non-denim pants are my addictions... And jackets... And t-shirts..... |
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Post by scooter on Jun 26, 2016 18:13:24 GMT -6
Obviously, I should pay more attention to IH denim, lol. Shirts and non-denim pants are my addictions... And jackets... And t-shirts..... Funny. Now that you've said it, I don't know that I've ever seen pics of you in IH indigo denim. I know you've got PBJ. Other than that, I can't speak. Do you have any IH indigo ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 18:19:16 GMT -6
I have a pair of 666XHS. I have 2 non-indigo pairs; 634GR and 555-03. I'm considering a pair of 634-19L though.
My 666XHS just aren't interesting enough to keep my attention.
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Post by scooter on Jun 26, 2016 18:29:19 GMT -6
My 154 landed today, and the fabric is Fecking Fantastic ! My first foray into herringbone, and I'm extremely happy with my choice. One hitch, hopefully minor..... Though, the fit guide specs were almost identical to my 102tg, it fits about a 1/2 size large, all around. I'm going to give it a warm soak, and low tumble. With any luck, it'll fit as well as the tg, afterwards. Fingers crossed. Edit: @untucked , you've got the western version. Have you any wisdom I can benefit from ? That is because of the difference in the weight/thickness of the two fabrics. This is why I think that with an UHF you can get away with or are better of with sizing up a bit in comparison to the thinner fabrics. After the fit check, that fact did cross my mind. Big picture... Even if I had known this would be the case, I still would've copped the XXL. With the difference between XL and XXL considered, sizing down was definitely not an option. In addition, after a machine wash and tumble, it's right about where I like it. |
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Post by scooter on Jun 26, 2016 19:07:42 GMT -6
I have a pair of 666XHS. I have 2 non-indigo pairs; 634GR and 555-03. I'm considering a pair of 634-19L though. My 666XHS just aren't interesting enough to keep my attention. I've been on the fence about the XHS. Love the weight, but really haven't seen or read anything to make them a "must have" for me. The 19L are my go-to (off work hours), from September through May. I could go on about them. But, simply put, it is just a bad ass denim. I could beat them up at work, and get some quick evo. I'm certain they would be up to the challenge. But, I'm taking the slow and steady approach with them. I plan on having them for life. Hell, in my will, I'll probably request to be buried in them. lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2016 20:01:13 GMT -6
I'm SLOWLY getting evo on my XHS's, but the most special thing about them is the weight..... Everything else is just "perfectly fine". Solid construction, as is expected. Aside from that, it's just not "IT" for me. If nothing else, a pair from Rakuten would make a GREAT pair of indestructible working pants.
19L is on my radar, and has been for a while now. It's just that I haven't lusted over or purchased indigo denim in so long.....
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Post by disheveled on Jun 28, 2016 13:33:57 GMT -6
IHSH-154 this fabric is substantial. Hard to believe the western is still in stock, probably because the grey chino western is so similar. The herringbone is subtle, but still gives plenty of textural appeal. It shows fairly dark; I'll try to get a comparison shot between this and the chino cloth.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 16:39:32 GMT -6
Looks GREAT! I'm still holding out..... And, I hope they last until I arrive in England.
I really need to expand my light weight shirting options after buying all of those UHF's... I just wish there were more colours to choose from. I did see on the IHUK forum that one guy buys up the IHSH-58's and dyes them to his liking..... I might start doing that. I mentioned to Giles in the "What Do You Think We Should Make" thread that more colour options would be GREATLY appreciated, and he said the earliest they would be able to accommodate is next summer.
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Post by disheveled on Jun 28, 2016 17:35:35 GMT -6
Thanks man. The fabric is just like the green, except for color of course. I'd jump on both the western and the work wear while the even less than usual stock remains! Here is some comparison shots of the 142, 154, and 134...   |
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Post by jamesr on Jun 29, 2016 8:31:36 GMT -6
The 142 is tempting...
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Post by ickes on Jun 29, 2016 10:39:38 GMT -6
154 and 142 are both tempting but it's so hard for me to think about buying IH shirts now when it's 120 degrees here.
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Post by exophobe on Jun 29, 2016 10:43:07 GMT -6
154 and 142 are both tempting but it's so hard for me to think about buying IH shirts now when it's 120 degrees here. The 142 isn't terribly heavy, but it gets pretty miserable when it gets over 85, even in a dry heat. |
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Post by devastitis on Aug 9, 2016 0:55:07 GMT -6
I just went through this again, and I don't remember it being this many shirts that I wanted. Thought it was like 3, but as I'm going through this, I'm seeing over 10 that I want. Wth..I think there were a ton of shirts added to F/W. |
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Post by northcoast on Aug 9, 2016 7:07:22 GMT -6
I just went through this again, and I don't remember it being this many shirts that I wanted. Thought it was like 3, but as I'm going through this, I'm seeing over 10 that I want. Wth..I think there were a ton of shirts added to F/W. You sent us to the Members only area. What thread were you trying to link us too. |
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