IH-526J - 21oz Selvedge Type 3

[wdw]

I bought this on a whim from IHUK as they could do next day delivery and I don't like waiting. I know I could have got it cheaper, but I was unsure about the fit and wanted to return it if necessary and wait for the longer 526L. Anyway, I'm glad I got this, as the 526L is 2" longer, which I see I don't need. This came in bang on spec, which is always a relief, but typical for IH in my experience.

For those who don't know, IH's 21oz denim is incredibly soft. I have the 634S jeans, but when I opened this packet, I was amazed yet again just how soft this is, considering the weight. My 21oz 9526V is so much stiffer in comparison, completely different. 

I sized up to XL from my usual L size in IH, as it seemed a smallish cut. I know that many prefer to wear it tighter and shorter, but I want a little room for a thin layer or vest if necessary, or if I eat too much chocolate. These are fit pics out of the box, but it's now drying after a warm soak, which might shrink it a little and hopefully make it look less shiny and new. I'll maybe put up post-soak pics later.

Up until now, I wouldn't have been seen dead in a denim jacket, but this board has too many enablers for that.

Note to mods: Maybe you could copy or move jeffrx 's 526J pics and posts from the 526J-DD, as they're lost in there and more relevant here.

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Looks good! And you have a pinch of shrink space, too if you ever fancy a wash. I hope my type lll that's en route fits as well as yours.

Are those Wabash trousers by IH as well? (Now that I'm looking, I see a tag on the back pocket, so I know they aren't IH) I'm really on the fence about getting a pair... Been trying to decide in my mind for about a year now.

[gaseousclay]

Speaking of enabling, get yourself a PBJ type 2

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I totally would if I didn't have a Sugar Cane type ll already, lol

[wdw]

@untucked, the trousers are from Ciano, and the price is unbeatable. I wear them quite a lot and it's just a pity he was so swamped he never got round to making a shirt or car coat in this material.

[DigDug]

wdw
I have a pair of the Wabash jeans also.
Love wearing them with Chucks and a TShirt. tones them down and makes them more casual.
I washed them once (in the washer on gentle cycle).
But now have 3 or 4 small tears in them. Has this happened to you?
It's not the construction (that's top notch!), it's the fabric itself.

[wdw]

DigDug, that's too bad. I've done one similar wash, but just checked there and can't see any tears. I'm sure Ciano would replace them if it's a fabric fault, although last time I looked he'd sold out of Wabash.

[brentkuz]

Love the 21oz fabric as a jacket and vest fabric. My 526V or SV in japan is a great weight.

Almost bought this jacket but decided on the vest instead. I like my gap Japanese selvedge type 3 and don't need double haha

Can't wait to see fade pictures on this.