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IH-9526V - 21oz Non-Fade Denim Type III Vest - Superblack
Iron Heart - 21oz Non-Fade Denim Type II Vest - Superblack
We all want to wear our heavyweight jackets year-round, but sometimes it's just unrealistic. These beauties make life a little easier in the summer. Whether you're breaking the Honda out of the garage or just looking for a bit of layering during the dog days of summer...this might just be the piece you need. We didn't know it was for us until we put it on, but damn does it fit well. The internal and external pockets make all the difference too. When you've got this 21oz puppy fully buttoned up, you don't want to find yourself reaching for the slide pockets to no avail. So we're super glad they chose the modified type iii silhouette for this superblack non-fade vest.
- Made in Japan
- Based on traditional Type III jacket
- 21oz superblack Japanese denim
- Non-selvedge
- poly/cottonconstructional stitching
- Felled seams throughout
- Two chest pockets with button-down flaps
- Handwarmer pockets, the construction of which creates two internal pockets
- Sanforized and one-washed so little or no shrinkage expected
- May stretch a little with wear
- Warning: Extended exposure to the sun (ultraviolet) may cause discoloration
Size | XS(34) | S(36) | M(38) | L(40) | XL(42) | XXL(44) | XXXL(46) | XXXXL(48) |
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Shoulders | 15.6 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 17.9 | 18.6 | 19.4 | 20.2 | 21.1 |
Arm Opening | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.7 |
Chest (P2P) | 19.6 | 20.8 | 21.5 | 22.0 | 22.9 | 23.3 | 24.3 | 25.0 |
Opening | 18.0 | 19.0 | 19.7 | 20.4 | 21.2 | 22.0 | 22.7 | 23.4 |
Front Length | 23.7 | 23.9 | 24.7 | 25.9 | 26.9 | 27.9 | 28.7 | 29.4 |
Back Length | 23.3 | 23.3 | 23.9 | 25.1 | 25.9 | 26.8 | 27.4 | 28.1 |
A variance of .5" is within tolerance.
Fit Notes: Most people size up one in Iron Heart. This time, we brought home the 38, and the 40. It seems that even over a sweatshirt, the 38 fit best. The 40 was a little more bulky and roomy. The pictures below all feature the size 38 or Medium And if you don't, trust the measurement charts. They will tell you everything you need to know. Tommy is 5'10," 170lbs with a 40" chest.
*Styled over a Warehouse sweatshirt*








































































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The last time we saw this flannel it was dyed with Kakishibu. We didn't think that could be topped, but you know how much we love mud. Amami Dorozome is an age-old process done on the island of Amami-Oshima in Japan. It's a blend of mud and vegetable oil that creates rich earth tones in a washed-out, well-worn pigment only achievable through this process. In a traditional cotton check pattern such as this, it shines its brightest. We didn't get our hands on this personally last time, but we aren't going to let this one slip through our fingers.
The last time we saw this flannel it was dyed with Kakishibu. We didn't think that could be topped, but you know how much we love mud. Amami Dorozome is an age-old process done on the island of Amami-Oshima in Japan. It's a blend of mud and vegetable oil that creates rich earth tones in a washed-out, well-worn pigment only achievable through this process. In a traditional cotton check pattern such as this, it shines its brightest. We didn't get our hands on this personally last time, but we aren't going to let this one slip through our fingers.
These guys keep one-upping the Sashiko game every year. We didn't get a chance to see these in person, but we're so glad we picked them up. They are so much better than we could've even imagined. At first sight, they look like a denim pant lined with a hickory stipe screen print. Then, we got close up and realized it was the vertical sashiko creating that line work. The hand-feel after the one-wash is beyond soft, but they're still packed with so much color you're still going to get those incredible highs and lows in the knees. The great part about sashiko is you get varied high points throughout the garment that catch wear in a different way. The inspiration for sashiko garments derives from the Japanese sashiko which never truly died. They would use pieces of the last garment to create the new, hand stitching throughout. Well, they've taken this concept and created a modern work of art. They've used a combination of No.6 warp and No.5 weft yarns on specially calibrated Jacquards looms. Their hope is to replicate the Sashiko stitchwork of the kimonos, and we'd say they've accomplished that pretty damn well.
These guys keep one-upping the Sashiko game every year. We didn't get a chance to see these in person, but we're so glad we picked them up. They are so much better than we could've even imagined. At first sight, they look like a denim pant lined with a hickory stipe screen print. Then, we got close up and realized it was the vertical sashiko creating that line work. The hand-feel after the one-wash is beyond soft, but they're still packed with so much color you're still going to get those incredible highs and lows in the knees. The great part about sashiko is you get varied high points throughout the garment that catch wear in a different way. The inspiration for sashiko garments derives from the Japanese sashiko which never truly died. They would use pieces of the last garment to create the new, hand stitching throughout. Well, they've taken this concept and created a modern work of art. They've used a combination of No.6 warp and No.5 weft yarns on specially calibrated Jacquards looms. Their hope is to replicate the Sashiko stitchwork of the kimonos, and we'd say they've accomplished that pretty damn well.
The only thing that could've improved this serge western was a new color. This one was originally called Mocha Brown, which we think is very suitable. It's this rich color that suits this now iconic shirt. It used to be that we rarely saw green from Iron Heart, but now green is a staple. So, we've been super stoked to see khakis and browns rearing their pretty heads. You can't go wrong with the western cut, unless you don't size up, as it has some absolutely gorgeous details. We love the yokes and Permex buttons the most on these beauties.
