IH-634S - 21oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Hi everyone I am new to this forum but not new to ironheart. I have a pair of 634s that I've been wearing the past 6 months and I think that it is getting ready for its first wash. How much shrinkage if any, can I expect for the inseam? I have the jeans hemmed to the perfect length and want to avoid shrnkage there if possible. Would hanging the jeans upside down to dry help?
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(and to explain Sanforization, if curious 1fookntitefd (interesting handle!) check out http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4550.0 by Giles explaining it)
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I need a little sizing advice. I wore my 634S in 34 for the first time yesterday and again today. When I put them on, they fit in the waist about perfectly. What I am wondering is, if they fit perfectly right now should I sell them and get a 33? I know they will relax some in the waist. Any advice would be appreciated.
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They'll stretch in some, but not as much as a pair sized down. Essentially the more stress put on the fabric the more it will stretch. There are plenty of people on this board that will advise you not to size down. I'd wager there are at least as many who'd advise you to size down. Sorry if it doesn't make three decision any easier for you. A pic might help with the advice.
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How tight are the thighs? Sizing down you're going to lose ~1cm around the thighs.
Honestly they look pretty good to me. They're not a relaxed/loose fit, and will stretch a little, to make them a bit more comfortable but will never become baggy.
Sizing down I think you'd likely have troubles in the waist for a long time, and may have thigh issues.
IMO stick with the 34's, and enjoy in good health.
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Thanks for the advice. The thighs are about perfect, so that was a concern as well.
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you already answered this all by yourself btw.:
@Silvertree:… When I put them on, they fit ... about perfectly...
why you want to change that? a tagged 33" waist would be too small anyway imo!
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Silvertree, I agree with the comments, above. You chose wisely. 34 is the right fit.
Congrats on your first pair of IHs. Having just traveled to ND, for the first time, a couple months back; heavyweight denim is absolutely essential in your weather. If I lived in ND, I would seriously consider a IHM-03 as well.
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you already answered this all by yourself btw.:
@Silvertree:… When I put them on, they fit ... about perfectly...
why you want to change that? a tagged 33" waist would be too small anyway imo!
I was a little worried that when the waist relaxed they be too big. I feel better now. Thank you, everyone, for the advice.
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Silvertree, I agree with the comments, above. You chose wisely. 34 is the right fit.
Congrats on your first pair of IHs. Having just traveled to ND, for the first time, a couple months back; heavyweight denim is absolutely essential in your weather. If I lived in ND, I would seriously consider a IHM-03 as well.
Thanks, man. I love these jeans and they haven't even begun to break in. I can't wait to see what they are like down the road.
The weather does get cold here, that is for sure. If I am outside, I usually wear a base layer underneath, but I will take a look at the 03s! Glad you were able to escape without freezing to death.
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^Haha. Thanks. I enjoyed the trip, though. Loved all the open space. My sister goes to UND; so I'm looking forward to revisiting someday and going to a Fighting Sioux Hockey game.
Again, enjoy your 634s. They really do get better everyday.
Thank you!
We normally have a good hockey team. That is crazy you have actually been here.
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I washed mine Friday. Absolutely no shrinkage to speak of.
The waist was tighter for about 30 minutes and they've stretched back out and are now the exact same. Also all the creases reset in the same places.
Thanks guys… Does it make a difference whether I machine wash or hand wadh?
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The best thing to do is flip those suckers inside out and machine wash on cold and hang dry, imo
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So just received a pair of 634S the other day.
Just a really tough, well built pair of jeans. A few impressions: I can't believe how soft they are. I know they are sanforized but still. Also, there is a spot on the pants on the right side that really digs into my hip. At first I thought there was a rivet facing inward because it feels like a small metal stud. When I took them off I felt on the inside up the selvege and it turns out there is just a high concentration of material in a small spot. It is on the side seam towards the top where the pockets are sewn into the pants. The top block is by no means too tight. Anyone else experience this?
