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    neph93
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    @Brian
    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

    @Brian Probably not no. If it doesn't have a print you could blast it at 90C (which may distort the weave of the fabric). That might help. But any shrinkage achieved with 60C will stretch straight back out again.

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

    • Virginia Woolf
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      Matt
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      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

      I would think throwing it in the dryer would shrink it up nicely for you. A hot wash too if it’s really big.

      last edited by 10 Apr 2024, 13:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Brian
        Joined: 24 Nov 2022

        thanks @neph93 @Matt
        will see how brave im feeling

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          sabergirl
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          Joined: 4 Oct 2013

          I do a warm machine wash and tumble dry hot my IH sweats all the time and haven’t really noticed more than a subtle tightening that stretches back out again.

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            Oaktavia
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            Joined: 12 Jun 2019

            Does anyone have any bathing suit suggestions?

            IG: electricindigowizard

            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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              indigostiff
              @Oaktavia
              Joined: 23 Jul 2023

              @Oaktavia RRL / Patagucci

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                Expensive but great.....

                https://www.vilebrequin.com/eu/fr/homme/

                "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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                  Mizmazzle
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                  @Oaktavia
                  Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                  @Oaktavia Freenote makes some cool surf/ swim trunks

                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                    pechelman
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                    @Oaktavia +1 to the patagonia rec above. Specifically the ones with the hydrolock closure. These stay put, dry fast, and are pretty minimal. Only things a pair of swim shorts need to do imo. You'll likely want to wear something under them though if you dont have the appropriate layer, I'd recommend the bn3th entourages.

                    https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-hydrolock-boardshorts-19-inch/86415.html?cgid=mens-board-shorts

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                      Oaktavia
                      見習いボス
                      @Giles
                      Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                      Thanks boys, those suggestions will get me started. @Giles not opposed to those but what makes them that price point?

                      IG: electricindigowizard

                      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                        JerkStore
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        @Oaktavia
                        Joined: 4 Nov 2021

                        @Oaktavia Freenote has some solid pairs I have enjoyed.

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                          T4920
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                          Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                          I only purchased 'premium' swimwear once (Orlebar Brown), but as great as they looked, they developed a rather revealing tear after just a few months of daily wear...

                          I swim most days before work, and my current pair of cheap Speedo swimshorts have served me well for over a year, so I won't be splashing out again anytime soon.

                          “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                            Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot
                            The Unwoven
                            @Oaktavia
                            Joined: 11 Feb 2023

                            @Oaktavia I have a few pairs from Bather, made here in Toronto 👍

                            https://ca.bather.com/collections/swim-and-surf-trunks

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              @Oaktavia
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              @Oaktavia said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                              Thanks boys, those suggestions will get me started. @Giles not opposed to those but what makes them that price point?

                              Super comfortable, lovely fabrics and nice designs. I first saw them for sale in a dedicated shop in a mall in Bangkok (next to one of the Pronto stores). Paula bought me a couple of pairs, then I deep-dived into eBay, got some amazing pairs, but a couple of rip-offs......

                              "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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                                T4920
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                                Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                                I'm wondering if anyone had experience taking heavyweight jeans to a regular tailor to be altered?

                                I have a beautiful pair from ONI (20oz) that are way too big in the top block, and just don't look right (bunch out on the outside of my thigh and scrunch up on the inside..)

                                If I was to provide a 'reference pair' of better fitting jeans, is it likely they could be tailored accordingly?

                                Might be a silly question, but I have minimal experience with tailoring.

                                “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                                  tody
                                  啓蒙家
                                  @T4920
                                  Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                                  @T4920 Maybe @RoxRocks86 can give some insight what her tailor is doing to her jeans?

                                  last edited by 15 Apr 2024, 20:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Jett129
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                                    @T4920
                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                    @T4920 I’ve done it and he had to use the sewing machine that he would normally have used to repair or alter leather. I just tried them on and showed him where I thought they needed to be taken in,he marked them with chalk and did it. Came out great.

                                    last edited by 15 Apr 2024, 20:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Matt
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                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                      If you trust your tailor you should be fine. Mine fixed some crotch holes and did an awesome job.

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                                        Oaktavia
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                                        Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                        I have chosen to replace nearly everything in my wardrobe with IH over the past five or so years. I don't wear anything else (aside from a Ship John's Waxed Wills jacket). Does anyone else do this? I'm curious which of is on here have fully surrendered to this brand...I just can't help it. Everything IH is just, well...better in my opinion. Nothing else is appealing to me anymore.

                                        IG: electricindigowizard

                                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                        WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

                                        last edited by 16 Apr 2024, 13:49 goosehdG N KarolK DeeDee85D 4 Replies Last reply 16 Apr 2024, 13:51 Reply Quote 4
                                        • goosehdG
                                          goosehd
                                          Mod Squad
                                          @Oaktavia
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                          @Oaktavia I'm about 90% there, have a few holdouts, and also like exploring to see what else is out there from time to time.

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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