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IH-555-02 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

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    thompsoa
    Joined: 22 Feb 2013

    Soaked mine a couple days ago but im still having excess indigo rubbing off on everything, thinking they need another soak, how long is recommended

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      jacoavlu
      Joined: 17 Dec 2010

      soaking is not going to prevent indigo transfer
      part of the game, get used to it

      last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 17:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        MikeC
        Banned
        Joined: 7 Nov 2011

        Geeman, you can see the stitching pulling apart on the busted selvage seam because your wearing a super skinny cut and your putting stress on the outer seam, hence the space. My recommendation is to buy a cut that's less skinny.

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          Geeman
          Joined: 10 Aug 2012

          MikeC, it's definitely a skinny/slim cut but it is no way to tight for me. I'm to old for skinnys! If you look at the pic above you can see the stitching on ben2t's even when there not being worn so it's not a case of just stress on the seam, my stitching is visible on or off and was actually noticeable prior to the soak before I had even wore them. I'll try and post pics over the weekend

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            The stitching will not bust.  The tension on the thread on the outer seam is purposefully left slightly slack so that when the denim shrinks no undue stress is introduced into the seam.

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

            last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 18:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Geeman
              Joined: 10 Aug 2012

              I'm sure your right Giles but it's really unsightly and gives the impression of cheap finishing. I have soaked twice so you would assume any slack would have gone. It's a shame as the fit and the denim are great. I suppose if it continues to annoy me or spreads further I'll have to take it to The guy who hems my jeans and ask him to run another seam just behind the original to pull the seam closer together.

              last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                jacoavlu
                Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                if its something like this it's normal

                last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  thompsoa
                  Joined: 22 Feb 2013

                  @jacoavlu:

                  soaking is not going to prevent indigo transfer
                  part of the game, get used to it

                  Im in no way a novice to the game, Ive just never owned a pair of raws before that had such an excessive amount of indigo. I understand indigo tends to stain certain fabrics, however, as we all know, soaking will release a lot of the excess dye. Handling my jeans leaves my hands blue, this is not standard in the game, so I was just looking for some input to see if I underestimated my first pair of Iron Hearts with standard soaking methods, any comments or advice is much appreciated

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                    Seul
                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                    You just got to the next level in the game… Congrats...

                    last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      MikeC
                      Banned
                      Joined: 7 Nov 2011

                      Bleeding denim is definitely part of the Japanese Denim Game….

                      last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        scroogen
                        Joined: 30 Nov 2011

                        @Seul:

                        You just got to the next level in the game… Congrats...

                        laughing my face off at this comment….

                        I've had a few pairs that turn my hands blue.  Seems pretty standard to me.  Just wear those shits and the indigo will calm down after a while.... in the mean time you may want to keep a towel to sit on handy and maybe some wipies for ya fingies  😎

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                          Geeman
                          Joined: 10 Aug 2012

                          @jacoavlu:

                          if its something like this it's normal

                          mine is much more noticeable.

                          last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 21:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Chris
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                            Still normal.

                            EDIT: in my experience, the heavier the denim, the more frequently you see this.  I haven't really seen it on any pairs I own under 16 oz, but it's present to some degree in all the pairs I own that are 17 oz or above.

                            Others may have a different take on it…

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              @thompsoa:

                              as we all know, soaking will release a lot of the excess dye.

                              No we don't because it doesn't.  Washing with a lot of agitation may, but a mere soak will not.

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                jacoavlu
                                Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                                no point discussing until pictures are seen

                                last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 22:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  jacoavlu
                                  Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                                  to clarify, I was talking about the side seam issue

                                  last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 22:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    oliverward
                                    Joined: 15 Apr 2010

                                    geeman - you're letting a common occurrence get in the way of your enjoyment of a great pair of jeans. just forget about it & wear the things, they're not going to fall apart. what's the worst that could happen here - the stitching comes loose and you need to get it repaired.. simple. all my slimmer fit jeans have this, even the non iron heart jeans i'm wearing right now which i have worn non stop for a year, and nothing has ever come of it.

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                                      thompsoa
                                      Joined: 22 Feb 2013

                                      @Giles:

                                      @thompsoa:

                                      as we all know, soaking will release a lot of the excess dye.

                                      No we don't because it doesn't.  Washing with a lot of agitation may, but a mere soak will not.

                                      @Giles:

                                      @thompsoa:

                                      as we all know, soaking will release a lot of the excess dye.

                                      No we don't because it doesn't.  Washing with a lot of agitation may, but a mere soak will not.

                                      rephrase, a lot, no, but remove some? usually yes….kinda derailed though, just wanted to know if the newly liberated indigo dye in my jeans would cease staining everything with another, longer soak, however I believe the people have spoken, and consensus says my hands and light colored fabrics shall suffer... much thanks

                                      last edited by 23 Feb 2013, 02:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Another soak will make no difference unless you agitate a lot.

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                        last edited by 23 Feb 2013, 02:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Snowy
                                          Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                                          @MikeC:

                                          Bleeding denim is definitely part of the Japanese Denim Game….

                                          In fact, it's how I know the game is on. No indigo bleed = no game.

                                          Absurd as it is, my parents don't let me sit on anything light coloured just incase I'm wearing fresh denim. Even they respect the quality of Japanese Denim.

                                          last edited by 23 Feb 2013, 04:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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