Random questions to which you seek an answer
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Regarding the actual production (cutting, sewing, pressing, etc) of an IH jean:
Approx. how long time does one take, and does an IH take longer because of a more difficult process?
Do you use the same machines and needles as ordinary denim?
Are they done in-hose or is production outsourced, and are all garments produced at the same factory?
My turn:
There is only one factory that we are comfortable with making our 21oz and heavier jeans. And in that particular factory, there is only one line that will actually sew the heavy stuff. It comprises totally of vintage machines, modern machines (even pretty good copies) just will not sew 21oz plus denim. We can get about 120 pairs of jeans off that line per day. Obviously IH makes nothing like that, so it is also used for other brands, all domestic brands and nothing heavier than 14oz ( a good line can sew anything, a bad line only light stuff).
Haraki and I talked over the last few days about the possibility of buying the line and operating it ourselves. Haraki is worried that the younger generation in Japan do not want to become seamstresses and the people who currently work in the factory are all getting old. He thinks that if he owns the line, he can better protect the future. Needless to say, a sentiment I am 100% behind.
Super exciting times…....
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Haraki and I talked over the last few days about the possibility of buying the line and operating it ourselves. Haraki is worried that the younger generation in Japan do not want to become seamstresses and the people who currently work in the factory are all getting old. He thinks that if he owns the line, he can better protect the future. Needless to say, a sentiment I am 100% behind.
That's just so awesome in every aspect…
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Haraki and I talked over the last few days about the possibility of buying the line and operating it ourselves. Haraki is worried that the younger generation in Japan do not want to become seamstresses and the people who currently work in the factory are all getting old. He thinks that if he owns the line, he can better protect the future. Needless to say, a sentiment I am 100% behind.
That's just so awesome in every aspect…
Yes it is. Protecting this heritage equipment with IH ethos embedded is such a great model.
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Ok, question number two:
Anyone has any experience with dr. martens? Comfortable? Tried their new line?
I think that this one looks good as a "black leather boots that will last me a while":
http://www.dmusastore.com/p-3236-ormond.aspx
But they are in a completely different price class than my 1000 mile boots and my alden indys and I suspect that I get what I pay for.. suggestions for alternative brouged/wingtip boots with commando soles?
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Yea I've got a pair of Martens from their for life range. Very comfortable from new but very soft leather not in the same class as Redwings and the like, having said that they've got a life time guarantee so if they wear out you get a new pair, I also find that the For Life range run large so you might need to size down.
Don't know about the pair you're interested in so I don't suppose that helps much. -
Yea I've got a pair of Martens from their for life range. Very comfortable from new but very soft leather not in the same class as Redwings and the like, having said that they've got a life time guarantee so if they wear out you get a new pair, I also find that the For Life range run large so you might need to size down.
Don't know about the pair you're interested in so I don't suppose that helps much.Thanks for the feedback, not sure if we have any stores stocking these in Oslo, but I think that they look good. Trickster have a similar pair and you can get those customized, but they run in a completely different price class. I wish red wing, alden or wolverine had a pair like that.. I would know the right size and know what I would be getting myself into
