Random questions to which you seek an answer

[grandmasterben]

Well, if you're worried about a rise on a pair of jeans, higher is always safer. IMO, higher rises are a little uncomfortable when sitting down so I prefer medium/low rises.

[Omega Man]

It depends how you wear your jeans, me thinks.  I don't really want to show my plumber's crack if the rise is too low  :P….

[Ghetto]

Not really sure where to post this, so here it is.
Might sound a lil ridiculous, but do IHUK does repair works or send repair kits like fabric/buttons/rivets?

[Giles]

Short answer.  No.  We'll chain stitch, but we are not geared up for anything else really.

[Ghetto]

@Giles:

Short answer.  No.  We'll chain stitch, but we are not geared up for anything else really.

Thanks for the fast reply! Okay noted!

[Guest]

Hey guys, after a pre-soak, is it recommended to hang the jeans inside-out or flip them back to normal before hanging?

[Giles]

I always soak outside out so I always dry outside out.

[Guest]

Is there that much of a difference in indigo loss or anything else, between doing an initial soak inside out or outside out? I keep reading and hearing different things.

For example, Haraki-san recommended to soak inside out and hang inside out on the 21/24 denim.

Sorry, I am just wondering

[scroogen]

Shouldn't matter if you soak in a tub/bucket. If you use the washing machine you should flip inside out

[Giles]

As scroogen said.  I take an initial soak to be a soak, if it goes into a washing machine it is a wash….

[Guest]

So an initial soak/soak, no need to flip inside-out? For a wash, always flip inside-out? Or really, is it just a matter of preference?

[Giles]

Correct.  Because most of our denim is so stiff/heavy, the denim tends to crease in the washing machine and you will get abrasion/fades on those creases - Not good.

[Guest]

Alright, thank you sir! Initial soak outside out it is! Anyone object?

[Snowy]

^ What temperature? ^__^ xoxoxx (I cold soak, FYI)

[Guest]

^ Haha, well initial soak I like to do a super hot soak

[Omega Man]

Random question.  Where is Dirty Denim?  Used to see lots of pics, but not seeing any lately. Hope all is well.

[Seul]

He's getting spewed upon by his wee'un…

[Chris]

Yeah, those first 4-6 months are rough, especially on the first kid.  Major lifestyle changes…

[Omega Man]

And new budget constraints!

[Guest]

@Giles:

Correct.  Because most of our denim is so stiff/heavy, the denim tends to crease in the washing machine and you will get abrasion/fades on those creases - Not good.

I can vouch for this.