The Evolution of Iron Heart
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@adam313:
Well in regards to the 25oz denim, those of us who have been wearing them for a while are noticing that they need to be introduced to water sooner due to the fabric's abrasiveness. People like GHBK have already opened up a hole in the crotch of his beautiful pair after only a few months, so it might be wise for you to at least soak them occasionally, no need to wait so long. From my experience with the 23oz., an hour soak does not release much indigo at all. But periodic soaking might extend the life of the 25oz. significantly.
Sorry but what's agitated soak? And you mean periodically soak for an hour to strengthen the denim?
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@volcano:
Sorry but what's agitated soak? And you mean periodically soak for an hour to strengthen the denim?
Agitated soak would be when you move them around during the course of the soak. Periodically move the jeans around in the water, flip them over, etc. If you want to minimize indigo loss the DO NOT agitate during the soak.
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@Dirty:
@Dirty:
Lando did I tell u i love those jeans…I think im gonna have to buy a used pair that look like urs to help prevent me from washing my current jeans.
Well thank you. Don't buy a used pair. Just keep up with what you are wearing. It is so much more "rewarding" when you look back on all the things they have done/ seen and places they have traveled. Also, if you buy another pair your current pair won't move along any further.
I know its just i am going crazy wanting to wash em & they are far from being ready
My inability to be patient is probably my weakest flaw. Since i got into this world my obsessions are fekkin on overload lol If u guys only knew how many pics and websites i look at on a daily bases u would think i was nutz. I now have maybe 50 or 60 online stores and forums saved in my favorites..I am pretty sure u guys have at 1 time been just like me if ur not currently
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I already washed my sexihxlsxa13, after 2 month, perfect time, Also in my experience if your really not wanting your creases to move what so ever, wash them while on in the shower, pat off excess water and wear till there dry, every crease will be in exact same place. Either way, you really dont lose much indigo? I garentee u can't even tell with the naked eye after 1 washEdit: washed my sexihxlsxa 13 after 1 month not 2
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@Dirty:
YESS my mind like urs is being kept on one thing & one thing only…My need to be dressed in a Canadian tuxedo
What is taking you so long?
I know I'v been buying so much smaller priced items to help me deal with this insane obsession…I have this recent need to shop like crazy. I started out with a pair of Nudies & got over those in about a month..then came 3 pairs of boots a pair of unbranded's 3 wallets, 5 tee's off asos 2 belts a pair of levis 511's 2 used pairs of 501's a denim shirt, levis denim jacket (clean shaven) returned that and of course the 666xhs's. I have to eliminate the urge to buy anything & everything so i can grab my next IH item preferably the 301s & the ihsh-45
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@Dirty:
@Dirty:
YESS my mind like urs is being kept on one thing & one thing only…My need to be dressed in a Canadian tuxedo
What is taking you so long?
I know I'v been buying so much smaller priced items to help me deal with this insane obsession…I have this recent need to shop like crazy. I started out with a pair of Nudies & got over those in about a month..then came 3 pairs of boots a pair of unbranded's 3 wallets, 5 tee's off asos 2 belts a pair of levis 511's 2 used pairs of 501's a denim shirt, levis denim jacket (clean shaven) returned that and of course the 666xhs's. I have to eliminate the urge to buy anything & everything so i can grab my next IH item preferably the 301s & the ihsh-45
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I thought about soaking them after i completed 2 months..So when I do my 1st soak I should soak em flat in the tub or in a bucket? Also when done I should hang dry them soaking wet right meaning don't ring them out
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@Dirty:
I thought about soaking them after i completed 2 months..So when I do my 1st soak I should soak em flat in the tub or in a bucket? Also when done I should hang dry them soaking wet right meaning don't ring them out
Tub is optimal. No do not ring them out. I typically shake them out and make sure there are no unwanted creases. Then I hang dry them.
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Great job with those Lando very nice can't wait to see how the 526 ends up
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These will be siiick to see after Tak
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My pair of 634S. Had them since October 2010. Wore them infrequently to begin with, but after that almost everyday for maybe a year or a little less.
No soaks or washes, but getting their first wash right now.
Did u wash em yet ?
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@Dirty:
My pair of 634S. Had them since October 2010. Wore them infrequently to begin with, but after that almost everyday for maybe a year or a little less.
No soaks or washes, but getting their first wash right now.
Did u wash em yet ?
i guess so
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I wasnt asking for pics ..Just wanted to here what happened with the wash ::)
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After reading Doug's comment, I'm very tempted to try showering in them jawns and wear it to dry. Just worried it might smell since its not dried under sun. Anyone tried and able to testify no weird smell aftermath? And, normal washing powder works fine?
Thanks for all the useful input.
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@volcano:
After reading Doug's comment, I'm very tempted to try showering in them jawns and wear it to dry. Just worried it might smell since its not dried under sun. Anyone tried and able to testify no weird smell aftermath? And, normal washing powder works fine?
Thanks for all the useful input.
I showered in mine, and used dr bronners peppermint soap, they smelled so fresh, the best part is tye creases stay perfect all over, I took a walk in them after, helped them dry faster.
