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Care For Your (Denim/ Wool/ Cotton)

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    Finn666
    Joined: 20 Jan 2011

    maybe we should have moved this to the 634 thread, no? 🙂

    EDIT by LandoCal126: Merged this discussion into "Care for your Denim".

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      Seul
      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

      @jacoavlu:

      motivation to wear them hard

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        DougNg
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        http://gizmodo.com/5857596/sorry-levis-freezing-your-jeans-will-not-ungross-them

        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          Seul
          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

          Cool - saves me time. I'll stick to airing then…

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            michaeljcr
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 14 Oct 2010

            I wash mine in the machine (inside out) then air dry them. I probably wash them more than most, but less often than other trousers. Never any issues and over the year I've had them and no machine caused problems, with the exception of where I'd already busted the hem front and back, and machine washing made it worse. Giles and the Union Special came to the rescue this week though, and they're now as good as new.

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              LandoCal126 0
              Banned
              Joined: 2 Oct 2009

              More of a "Care For Your Wool" question, but this thread needs a bump anyways. Who has recommendations/ preferences for a electric Pilling/ fabric Shaver? Thanks

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                injunjack
                見習いボス
                Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                at least those we have here, cheap chinese ones which cost like 2€, do their job for some time, but overall I think they are useless crap.

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                  madmonday
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                  Lando, i think they all suck.  i have a little metal comb with really fine teeth for the purpose of piling & all that.

                  will take a picture of it tonight.

                  head high, middle finger higher

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                    LandoCal126 0
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                    Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                    Thanks guys. I will take both advisories into account and I will keep an eye out for that flick mm. Cheers

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                      madmonday
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                      @LandoCal126:

                      More of a "Care For Your Wool" question, but this thread needs a bump anyways. Who has recommendations/ preferences for a electric Pilling/ fabric Shaver? Thanks

                      use it to just comb away the pilling

                      head high, middle finger higher

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                        LandoCal126 0
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                        Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                        Thanks M. Where can I score one?

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                          pookguy
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 14 Apr 2011

                          Is there a way to get rid of dryer creases?  Was trying to shrink some new jeans more w/ a hot dry but looks like I got an ugly crease on em….should I re-soak or try to steam/iron this out?

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                            LandoCal126 0
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                            @pookguy:

                            Is there a way to get rid of dryer creases?  Was trying to shrink some new jeans more w/ a hot dry but looks like I got an ugly crease on em….should I re-soak or try to steam/iron this out?

                            The problem here is that typically the crease on the jeans is the part that rubs the most against the inside of the dryer. This causes the threading in that area to become weaker/ lighter and it kind of sets in. You can always just soak them real quick to get them wet and then hang dry them Maybe even iron right before they are completely dry in the specific area of concern. I am not very familiar with this issue but this is what I would do. Anyone who have more experience should speak up.

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                              pookguy
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 14 Apr 2011

                              Thanks Lando…I'm hoping they're not ruined but there's still enough indigo I can wear these out for a while before it'll be noticeable.  But yeah it's more of a "damaged" crease...don't think I can really fix it.

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                                LandoCal126 0
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                                @pookguy:

                                Thanks Lando…I'm hoping they're not ruined but there's still enough indigo I can wear these out for a while before it'll be noticeable.  But yeah it's more of a "damaged" crease...don't think I can really fix it.

                                Guess just live and learn. In any case, they are perfectly fine and with some wear that crease will fade away. Photos would be great if you happen to get a chance or are able. Cheers

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                                  injunjack
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                                  Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                                  Pookguy

                                  You washed and dried your jeans inside out? Yes? ….

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                                    LandoCal126 0
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                                    Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                                    A bunch of little Care tidbits on P&B: http://www.parkandbond.com/the-intersection/how-to

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                                      pookguy
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 14 Apr 2011

                                      THanks for the link Lando…yes washed inside out but I think the stiffness during the drying process caused the crease to get set and rub against the inside of the machine...  Had to do it since I wanted a lot of shrinkage.  Oh wells still ok till they really start to fade.

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                                        orlylow
                                        Joined: 20 Jul 2011

                                        have always been curious… do all cotton tshirts/shirts shrink upon the first wash/soak(hot?) ?

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                                          bagley920
                                          Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                                          @orlylow:

                                          have always been curious… do all cotton tshirts/shirts shrink upon the first wash/soak(hot?) ?

                                          It's usually the dryer that does it but if they're not pre-shrunk they are bound to shrink a little

                                          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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