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  • S
    SlimStraightNYUSA
    Joined: 11 Jan 2017

    What is the relationship between starch and denim jeans? For fit predictability? For fading? For texture? For durability? Etc.

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Starch is a sizing agent and is not just used in the weaving of denim.  There is a lot of friction involved in weaving, which is a problem as the more friction there is, the more likely it is that a warp yarn will break.  This causes a fault in the fabric and also causes the loom to stop so it the break can be fixed, that is inefficient and causes the cost of production to rise.  Sizing is introduced to decrease friction.  The most common form of sizing agent is starch, in raw denim this is obviously not washed out.

      From Wiki:

      Textile warp sizing

      Sizing the warp
      Sizing of the warp yarn is essential to reduce breakage of the yarn and thus production stops on the weaving machine. On the weaving machine, the warp yarns are subjected to several types of actions i.e. cyclic strain, flexing, abrasion at various loom parts and inter yarn friction.

      With sizing, the strength — abrasion resistance — of the yarn will improve and the hairiness of yarn will decrease. The degree of improvement of strength depends on adhesion force between fiber and size, size penetration as well as encapsulation of yarn. Different types of water soluble polymers called textile sizing agents/chemicals such as modified starch, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), acrylates are used to protect the yarn. Also wax is added to reduce the abrasiveness of the warp yarns. The type of yarn material (e.g. cotton, polyester, linen), the thickness of the yarn, type of weaving machinery will determine the sizing recipe.

      The sizing liquor is applied on warp yarn with a warp sizing machine. After the weaving process the fabric is desized (washed).

      Sizing may be done by hand, or in a sizing machine.[12]

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        seanocono
        Joined: 17 Oct 2012

        Does anyone know how bypass the Kanji security human / robot question to sign up for an account on Yahoo auctions?  I can't figure out a work around.

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        • P
          Peter
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 6 Mar 2010

          Is Grailed a good place to sell IH?

          last edited by 5 Feb 2017, 15:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • ?
            A Former User
            Joined:

            The IH Forum is a good place to sell IH  ;D, but grailed is fine too. I have bought four IH items from grailed, no complaints.

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              Peter
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 6 Mar 2010

              Haha ofc! I've only used "our" own market place in the past, but thought I'd try Grailed as well. I'll probably give it a go!

              last edited by 5 Feb 2017, 16:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • ?
                A Former User
                Joined:

                There is a grailed commission (6%), and the customary paypal fee (2.9% + $.30) for the seller.

                Edit: Just checked and included the fees

                last edited by 2 May 2017, 17:14 5 Feb 2017, 17:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • M
                  madmonday
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                  I stole a pair of ihwe build 5s & love to look at the boot but the current sole isn't working so well for me.

                  Any creative types can do a mock up with your computer wizardry of a pair of these with a Beige 2060 Vibram Sole?

                  Would very much appreciate it

                  ihwe-build-5.jpg
                  ihwe-build-5.jpg

                  head high, middle finger higher

                  last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 03:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • T
                    trail and arrow
                    Joined: 7 Jul 2013

                    There you go, love.

                    last edited by 2 Aug 2017, 09:47 8 Feb 2017, 09:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • G
                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      In from the cold he comes…..

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        madmonday
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                        i have always loved you @trail and arrow

                        thanks much, hope u & the family are enjoying the ride.

                        i think i may give that make up a go . . .

                        head high, middle finger higher

                        last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 10:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          the246guy
                          Haraki san Prodigy
                          Joined: 8 May 2016

                          Wow! Those are some pretty awesome fades on these denim!

                          I have a stupid question. Which model among Iron Heart denim is famous? I mean which particular model sold like hot cakes and why?

                          IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                          IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                          • G
                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans

                            Specifically:

                            THE 634 FAMILY

                            Any jean with 634 in the model number. This is where it all started for Iron Heart and we consider the 634 to be our "signature" cut. Loosely based on a 1966 Levi’s 501, it is a straight cut jean with a medium rise and slight taper from the knee to the hem.

                            Do it in 21oz, for signature denim/signature cut…..

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                            last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 18:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • G
                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              @Alex:

                              Lots of wear
                              Several Washes

                              And heaps of no-shit-given….

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                the246guy
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 8 May 2016

                                @Giles:

                                https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans

                                Specifically:

                                THE 634 FAMILY

                                Any jean with 634 in the model number. This is where it all started for Iron Heart and we consider the 634 to be our "signature" cut. Loosely based on a 1966 Levi’s 501, it is a straight cut jean with a medium rise and slight taper from the knee to the hem.

                                Do it in 21oz, for signature denim/signature cut…..

                                Why is this guy [https://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/ih-634.html] Endangered then?

                                IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

                                last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 19:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • neph93N
                                  neph93
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                  @Joe:

                                  Why is this guy [https://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/ih-634.html] Endangered then?

                                  That is the non-selvedge 21oz version. That is to say, not the signature 21oz…

                                  “Some of those that work forces
                                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                                  • Virginia Woolf
                                  last edited by 2 Aug 2017, 19:35 8 Feb 2017, 19:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • J
                                    Jett129
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                    Those are really great,can only imagine how comfortable they must be. Seem to have some serious leg twist going on as well.

                                    last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 19:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • T
                                      trail and arrow
                                      Joined: 7 Jul 2013

                                      🙂

                                      last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 19:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • G
                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        @Joe:

                                        @Giles:

                                        https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans

                                        Specifically:

                                        THE 634 FAMILY

                                        Any jean with 634 in the model number. This is where it all started for Iron Heart and we consider the 634 to be our "signature" cut. Loosely based on a 1966 Levi’s 501, it is a straight cut jean with a medium rise and slight taper from the knee to the hem.

                                        Do it in 21oz, for signature denim/signature cut…..

                                        Why is this guy [https://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/ih-634.html] Endangered then?

                                        As Neph says, that is not the selvedge denim.  That cut/denim has been replaced by the zipper version IH-634Z.

                                        http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8164.msg451153#msg451153

                                        It even says this in the description of the page for the IH-634:

                                        NOTE - No restocks of this jean, it has been superseded by the IH-634Z

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                        last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 21:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • spitfiredealerS
                                          spitfiredealer
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                                          Anyone got any tips for getting paint out of jeans?

                                          last edited by 8 Feb 2017, 23:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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