IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

[jglatz]

Has anyone soaked once but find they did not get the shrinkage they are looking for, so then soaked for a round 2?

I think I can get a little more shrinkage in the waist - but they are now 90% dry and would have to go through the soak process again.

[samo]

@jglatz I soaked mine and wore them a couple days and then cold washed them and got more shrinkage. they were much better after the wash.

[Tago Mago]

@jglatz just soaking will not get you maximum shrinkage. This happens through agitation. @Giles has explained this a little here. Please also keep in mind that exerting pressure will lead the denim to stretch again

[dwils]

@Tago-Mago thanks for all the helpful info. And patience as I (we) try to sort this out. I know it’s been covered a lot here and in other threads.

Sorry everyone if this has been well covered but what exactly is the risk or downside of not getting full shrinkage for this denim? Do they wear oddly? Is it bad for the denim long term? Do fades risk shifting around? Can it come back to haunt me later?

Not saying I’ll do this (I really probably need a 36) but what if all I ever did with these was cold/warm rinse with light agitation and a little soap from time to time for the lifetime of the pair? (Unless of course they get super gross or spilled on or something similar).