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[GLC1968]

Ibex 405 warning!

I don't know if anyone else has the full zip 405 from Ibex...but if you do, don't wash it!!!

I finally washed my red one for the first time last week and it totally shrunk! I washed it in cold in the machine, and then laid (layed?) it flat to dry. When I went to hang it up next to my blue 405, it was at least 2 or 3 sizes smaller. I can't wear it anymore. It sucks, because I really, really liked the red one the best, too.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Ibex 405 warning!
I don't know if anyone else has the full zip 405 from Ibex...but if you do, don't wash it!!!
I finally washed my red one for the first time last week and it totally shrunk! I washed it in cold in the machine, and then laid (layed?) it flat to dry. When I went to hang it up next to my blue 405, it was at least 2 or 3 sizes smaller. I can't wear it anymore. It sucks, because I really, really liked the red one the best, too.

Wow, thanks for that warning!- I have the red full zip 405 as well, and I really love it and wear it a LOT. Haven't washed it yet (doesn't need it) but now I will dry clean it when it finally gets grubby. It fits me perfectly but wouldn't if it shrank at all. so THANKS! I'm bummed for you about yours. It says right on the label machine wash gentle cold, lay flat to dry. So maybe you could get a refund or a credit if you call Ibex?

I too love my Carrie hoodie (in that great intense emerald moss green color that everyone comments on when I wear it)- it's really comfy and casual and practical.

[RTW]

Wow, thanks for all the sizing advice! Yeah, the Shak will probably be too small, but I don't really have a choice, so I'll see how it is when it arrives. Nice having an REI nearby...

One unforeseen consequence: Now you make me want to get the Carrie after all, after I'd gone to so much trouble to talk myself out of it. Not only that, because I can't decide which color is best, I could well wind up ordering two.

Or four, if I go with the suggestion of ordering two sizes to try them on.

You're all evil influences, you know that?

P.S. GLC1968 — you saw the REI sale on Carries, right? Only a few colors, but you can't beat half-price. Still kicking myself about missing the sale Natasha mentioned...

[Triskeliongirl]

RTW, it may not be too small, although it just may depend on how you want to layer it.

All my ibex is small, and I am usually a 4 on the bottom and a 6 on the top. The fit of the shak as others have said is sleek, which is what I like about it. I ordered it in both s and m and returned the m. It is true that the m would layer over more or heavier layers, but then the arms would be too long, and the armpits hang too low, etc. So, I don't really use it as on outer layer, but as a sleek mid layer. It layers nicely over a medium weight base layer. If I want more, I add a patagonia down sweater (small layers over it just fine) and/or my arc-tyrex goretex shell. Mostly I wear it with just the gore tex shell when I go outside.

[OakLeaf]

wow, we should buy suits together, I'm usually a 6 on the bottom and a 4 on top.

I got two Ibex Zepher T's when TE was having the sale, but they're really too long for my 5'3" frame. Are their other things shorter?

[GLC1968]

RTW - I did see the sale. And I'm placing my order today! I totally want the dark cranberry color and they still have it in my size...YAY!!

Lisa - 405 update: it actually shrank in length more than it did in width, oddly enough. I think that once I lose my extra weight, it'll still work for a summer/warmer weather jacket (it's basically cropped now...and it won't layer over the things I used to wear it with...hence the 'summer' thought). I am going to contact Ibex - but since I bought it from backcountry.com, I don't know if they'll do anything to help me out. If they can't, I'll keep it - UGH...I wish I'd washed the blue one first...the red was my favorite!!

Oh, and I had to mention that my x-mas gift from my H finally arrived over the weekend (stupid bad weather) and he bought me a collection of 'woolies'! They are beautiful in the dark cranberry!! I got the bottoms, zip top and a striped crew top...I can't wait to wear them!

[Triskeliongirl]

Cathrine, backcountry.com has a very liberal return policy, even for worn items. I am sure they would take it back if you are not happy.