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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    Care For Your (Denim/ Wool/ Cotton)

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      Felix Jenkins
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      Wow, I really appreciate all of your guys' input. That really helps so much.
      I will mull over my options now that I have a much better head on my shoulders thanks to your combined information.
      If I do get them dry cleaned, I'll let you know how they turn out.

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      • PSBP
        PSB
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        Apparently, Levi's CEO never washes his jeans. He is in the "freeze em, don't wash em" camp.

        http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/05/21/why-you-should-never-wash-your-jeans/?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl6|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D478998

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          "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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          • 4c4
            4c
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            😉

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              not today
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              Wore my IHT1210 out at the weekend, got twisted and woke up with suspect looking marks down the front and back… hit it with my vanish stain remover pre-wash bar http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-price-comparison/Laundry/Vanish_Stain_Remover_Pre_Wash_Bar_75g.html before a warm hand-wash and ended up with these bleached-looking patches:

              What do I do now :(? First time its ever been washed! I'm considering finding a dye mix (or tea?) that is off-white and re-dye the whole tee… or just live with it, like a pair of jeans.

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                shego
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                I recently washed my 555-03.. using low-heat washing machine cycle with Dr B. Unfortunately, I didn't realise until now I was having washing machine issues (it needed deep-cleaning) and as such my jeans have gone from not smelling (even after no washing) to smelling so fucking weird. Really annoyed.

                I want to wash again, but don't want to lose a shit load of dye? Recommendations? Soak in a tub?

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                • AnesthetistA
                  Anesthetist
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                  I'd hand wash in the tub IMO.

                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                  • Sugar MountainS
                    Sugar Mountain
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                    Honestly, you are not going to lose a load of colour from washing IH denim a second time around. This is premium, deep-dyed stuff. Perhaps Giles could clarify whether the 21oz SBG denim goes through the same fade-retardant process as the flagship 21oz but even if not, there's nothing to worry about here.

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                    • ArloA
                      Arlo
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                      @shego you might try doing a couple of very hot washes with your machine first, if you only do cold washes you can get mold inside the machine, which starts funking things up. Should get rid of the smell.

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        The SBG has not been "fixed" and if you are not careful you will get white lines during a rigorous wash.  I'd turn inside out and hand wash…...

                        "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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                          shego
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                          Thanks All.

                          @ArloVShop - Yup, over the weekend I then ran 3 90c washes, using white vinegar or soda crystals. Seems to have done the job.

                          The smell is gross, let's hope a handwash with just Dr Bronner will do… thought about using white vinegar also, but unsure of this / denim combo.

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                          • ArloA
                            Arlo
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                            Vinegar doesn't hurt if I'm correct, should even reduce color loss. Could be an old wives tale though.

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                              sabergirl
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                              Believe it or not, vodka is a great natural deodorizer. Spray it on, and smells go away. Better than febreeze!

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                              • steelworkerS
                                steelworker
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                                In the immortal words of Homer Simpson-"To alcohol! The cause of- and solution to-all of life's problems."

                                Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                Well, I have others.

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                                  k-voll
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                                  Hey,
                                  before i am going to ruin my 555S-BLK i want to ask for your advice: wearing my 555S-BLK today and playing with my daughter i sat on a chocolate bar for a good time, long enough to have the chocolate melted on the back of my jeans, i would say that the melted chocolate already started to move into the fabric!

                                  What would you guys do to get the jean clean?

                                  Would be happy for any advice!

                                  Have a great WE,

                                  Klaus

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                                  • spitfiredealerS
                                    spitfiredealer
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                                    Put them in the washing machine.

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                                      k-voll
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                                      Thanks, will do so!

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                                      • JCMx800J
                                        JCMx800
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                                        Jup, it's a jeans not rocketscience. Put em in your washing machine, not too long, 30-40 Celsius, low spin, dry em, have fun.

                                        Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                        XXX

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                                          k-voll
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                                          Wasching machine is a great idea on a rainy sunday over here! Thanks! Great weekend to ya all!

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                                          • BrockB
                                            Brock
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                                            Does anyone ever wash their jeans with the hem cuffed? Or is that just weird?

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