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    Brandrea
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 19 Sept 2022

    Hey all, relatively new to the world of denim and had a question about a couple of IH pieces I own …

    First up, the 634S. I’ve been wearing these for about 6 months straight (no wash or anything). Here in Canada, we have been hit with some very wintery weather, so I’ve been trudging through snow (think dog park, hikes etc).

    For lack of a better description is this type of indigo “wear/fade/? normal? I assume it’s from just getting the bottom of the jeans wet from snow continuously? With a wash, will the brightness sort of dissipate?

    Also, the same jeans have transferred a lot of indigo onto my IHJ75 parka. I don’t mind a bit of this, but is there something I can use to wipe some of it off.

    Thanks for reading and please don’t thrown me under the bus for asking these questions.

    Last, sorry if I posted this in the wrong section … Brian

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      AdamJ
      IHUK Crew
      @Brandrea
      Joined: 29 Jun 2017

      @Brandrea Don't apologise for asking questions man! No such thing as a stupid question and all that. We all have to start somewhere too 🙂

      As for the the jeans, I suspect you're spot on with the idea that it's the snow and whatever attrition that comes with it, has led to the speedy fading at the bottom of your leg. I don't think a wash will remove the fade. My best advice would be to wait for the rest of the denim to catch up in the fade department and embrace the contrast!

      For the parka I would try a warm damp cloth and dab/spot clean it with a light detergent. I cannot speak of the effectiveness of this method though I'm afraid as I have not had to deal with crocking on lighter fabrics.

      The devil is in the detail..

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        @AdamJ
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

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

        I don't think a wash will remove the fade.

        It's possibly dried salt, I'd soak them in warm water, agitate for a few mins and drip dry, if it's salt, most of that will go away, if it's a real fade, then it won't 🙂

        "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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          Brandrea
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 19 Sept 2022

          Thank you both so much!

          I’ll give your suggestions a try and I appreciate the quick replies.

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            DrPat
            Iron Heart Deity
            Joined: 9 Oct 2009

            @Brandrea i don’t think your parka will ever be completely free of indigo stains. I’ve had a white jacket professionally cleaned a few times and the stains are still there. I don’t care about it but I forgot to tell the cleaners before the first time that it’s not important. They told me they were not able to remove the stains when I picked up the jacket.

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              Brandrea
              Raw and Unwashed
              @DrPat
              Joined: 19 Sept 2022

              @DrPat Thanks for that.

              It’s mostly on the inside of the jacket and it really doesn’t bother me a whole lot either. I guess I just noticed how much there was the other day and thought I should maybe remove some of it.

              I’m going to try Adam’s spot clean approach and see if it works to take some of it away.

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                cityofdelusion
                @Brandrea
                Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                @Brandrea The bottom of your jeans remind me of a photo that Haraki-san posted in the past of his pair of denim:

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                  Brandrea
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  @cityofdelusion
                  Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                  @cityofdelusion Damn … I’m in good company !🙄

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                    tody
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                    I need some help with a denim decision - which heavyweight denim should I choose?
                    I'm set on the 777 cut, and I'm considering the following options:

                    • XHS
                    • XHS ib
                    • UHR

                    I have a 666 in 25oz, so I know what to expect. I have no experience with the UHR fabric, though.
                    So, let me have some opinions, please.

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                      Matt
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                      I think you answered ur own question. UHR.

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                        AdamJ
                        IHUK Crew
                        @Matt
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2017

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

                        I think you answered ur own question. UHR.

                        correct answer. @tody Back in stock later on this year!

                        The devil is in the detail..

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                          Tago Mago
                          Mod Squad
                          @tody
                          Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                          @tody Buy a brand new pair of XHS 😉

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                            tody
                            啓蒙家
                            @Tago Mago
                            Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                            @Tago-Mago I'd also consider a second-hand pair, if I could only find someone who'd be willing to sell it to me 😜

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                              Tago Mago
                              Mod Squad
                              Joined: 16 Jan 2021

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                              I’m in for the long haul now 😉

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                                tody
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                                Great! That probably narrows my question down to XHSib vs UHR then...
                                Kentaurus has a pair of size 36 UHR in stock. Let's see what I'm going to do on my lunch break tomorrow!

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                                  Tago Mago
                                  Mod Squad
                                  Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                                  Go for it. UHR is on my list as well in addition to the SBG and the natural indigo. So many choices so little time... I'm gonna have to make a list before I drop by HQ in August

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                                    goosehd
                                    Mod Squad
                                    @Tago Mago
                                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                    @Tago-Mago …and you’ll throw that list out the window once you get there.

                                    "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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                                      Tago Mago
                                      Mod Squad
                                      @goosehd
                                      Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                                      @goosehd Nailed it 😂

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                                        Matt
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                        A list is just a starting point.

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                                          Matt
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                          @tody ive had both 25 and 21/23. Both are a necessity. I defy u to find someone who’s worn both to tell you differently.

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