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IH-888S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans

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    JohnM
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 7 May 2014

    ^ Appreciated, look forward to hearing how they turn out and how much stretch you get.

    last edited by 17 Dec 2024, 03:57 S 1 Reply Last reply 17 Dec 2024, 22:39 Reply Quote 0
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      SBE2002
      Raw and Unwashed
      @JohnM
      Joined: 10 Aug 2022

      @JohnM After one day of wear I'm at 17.5" using the iron heart waist measuring method!

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        JohnM
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 7 May 2014

        ^ Thanks SBE2002. I think I'm in a similar boat with my size 35 (will check tonight). Great pair of jeans, nice heavy duty, soft denim and cut -- room up top but relatively trim below.

        last edited by 18 Dec 2024, 00:39 S 1 Reply Last reply 18 Dec 2024, 00:57 Reply Quote 0
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          SBE2002
          Raw and Unwashed
          @JohnM
          Joined: 10 Aug 2022

          @JohnM Agreed! It took me a while to come around to the 888's- Coming from Levi's 511's, the 888's felt so baggy the first time I tried them on. Now that I'm used to it, they feel perfect!

          last edited by 18 Dec 2024, 00:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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            catdad
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 3 Oct 2019

            ordered a pair today. thanks to @Bailey for the help with sizing

            last edited by 19 Dec 2024, 01:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              Choko
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 17 Jan 2017

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              Wash day

              Less is more

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                lengis
                The Unwoven
                Joined: 16 Jan 2020

                All,

                I'm kind of in between sizes on these and I somehow got the impression that these are even more prone to stretch then the 21oz. What's your experince?

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                Lengis

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                  JohnM
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 7 May 2014

                  Good question Lengis. I had the 21oz years ago and it seemed stretchy. I’ve had the 18oz for a week and I’d say it’s moderately stretchy, less so than the 21oz. But I’ll defer to those with more experience.

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                    yannis
                    Haraki san Expert
                    Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                    I also feel that is slightly less prone to stretch or not as easily as the 21oz. The 888 cut is very forgiving. Size for the waist. The thigh, knee and hem measurements increase very little in the 888 cut as size goes up. I think just focus on getting the waist right and the rest will be good to go

                    last edited by 26 Dec 2024, 02:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                      JohnM
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 7 May 2014

                      ^ yannis, would you say 1" is about as much stretch as one can expect from the 18oz. denim?

                      last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 04:21 A 1 Reply Last reply 27 Dec 2024, 10:15 Reply Quote 0
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                        Alex
                        IHUK Crew
                        @JohnM
                        Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                        @JohnM said in IH-888S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans:

                        would you say 1" is about as much stretch as one can expect from the 18oz. denim?

                        No, you can get more, as you can with the 21oz, but it will only stretch if there is pressure exerted on the fabric.

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                          JohnM
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 7 May 2014

                          Thanks Alex. I guess the question of whether to buy the 18 or 21 oz. jeans a little tight in the waist to begin with is a matter of preference -- some want comfort out of the gate, others prefer to let the waist give over time. While there is no 'right' answer, I'd be interested in your thoughts, as well as others more experienced with these denims.

                          I ask because I bought a pair of 18oz. in size 35 that are pretty trim to start. I can button them up, but gotta suck everything in first 😉

                          last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 18:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            yannis
                            Haraki san Expert
                            Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                            I think you answered mostly your question. Definitely a matter of preference but there is a point when a pair is too tight, so no matter how much stretch you will get there will be always tight. For me if the top button is just a little difficult to do when new it's a good place to start. If I have to jump around and take multiple attempts to button it it's a no go. They will never be conformable for me.

                            last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 19:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                              Alex
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                              I buy all my jeans slightly tight, as we recommend

                              last edited by 28 Dec 2024, 08:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                Graham
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 8 May 2014

                                Limited Restock

                                @gmac_ironheart
                                🤘

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                                  henrip
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 19 Jul 2023

                                  I’m planning on ordering these with the hemming service and I have quite accurate lenght that I’m after. Is one centimeter enough shrinkage to count in? To my recall 21oz or 14oz have not shrinked more than 0,5-1cm in multiple washes. Thanks for the help ✌️!

                                  last edited by 8 Feb 2025, 11:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Alex
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                    These jeans won't "shrink" if you follow our washing guide, but they will stack behind the knees as you wear them. I normally allow 0.5" for this, which is slightly over 1cm, but your physique and how tight/loose the jeans are on your legs will impact the stacking too, so its hard to be 100% accurate

                                    last edited by 8 Feb 2025, 11:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                      henrip
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 19 Jul 2023

                                      Thanks for a super quick answer! ☺️

                                      last edited by 8 Feb 2025, 13:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • derek111D
                                        derek111
                                        Joined: 9 Apr 2024

                                        I found a used pair of these that have seen some time. They were a tagged 32, measuring at 31.5, while snug they stretched out nicely in a day to my true waist. The texture on these is something else. Really dig this vintage denim.
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                                        Get outside, feel small

                                        last edited by 5 Mar 2025, 16:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                        • AdamCA
                                          AdamC
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                                          Been my go to jeans for a couple of years now

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                                          last edited by 6 Mar 2025, 09:45 drewfonseD 1 Reply Last reply 14 Mar 2025, 12:12 Reply Quote 9
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