IH-634-UHR - Ultra Heavy - Straight Cut Jean

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[Max Power]

[NorthernVictory]

Silly questions… should I soak unsanforized denim inside out or, it doesn't matter? Would using Woolite darks help at all with preventing indigo loss (or vinegar, for that mattter--so I've heard)?

[el padre]

Yeah, I'd go inside out, especially if they're going in the machine. Apart from the marks, you don't want to miss out on the fun of turning them right way round again.

[Max Power]

When you soak inb the tub, no need to turn them insideout. I would not add detergent nor anything else. They won't loose much Indigo just from lying in the water, maybe a bit excess Indigo will bleed off, but that's no big deal.

[el padre]

@Max:

They won't loose much Indigo just from lying in the water, maybe a bit excess Indigo will bleed off, but that's no big deal.

True. In fact, my 666UHR looked no different after a 30deg wash in the machine.  Don't put them in with your white shirts, though.

[Empty]

Has anyone done the initial wash for unsanforized/loomstate denim in a machine? Is there an disadvantage to doing that?

Seems that most reports I've read have been of people soaking them in a bathtub.

[el padre]

I did that with my 666uhr. Worked out fine. No spin though.

[Chris]

I always wash my jeans before the first wear. Agitation will get the cotton fibers moving more than just soaking and give you maximum shrinkage.  Plus it helps get rid of anything that might be in the fabric- starch, sizing, dust from sitting on a shelf, etc.  As long as you're careful about doing a gentle cycle and no spin cycle, there shouldn't be any adverse effects.

[Empty]

Cool.

I have a very nice machine with a large, hollow space only. It should work perfectly.

[Giles]

You really have to wash these inside out if doing in a machine, if you don't it is almost 100% guaranteed that you will get streaking….

[NorthernVictory]

That's exactly what I did. No streaking as far as I can see.

The indigo on these are lighter than my Vulcans. Almost a purple-blue coloration, rather than deep-dark indigo/navy.

Another question:

I did one medium-hot soak. I thought the water wasn't hot enough so I put these in the machine for two cycles in succession. With the hottest water option.

Should I expect any more shrinkage?

I'm really, really anal about my inseam length and would not want any unexpected shrinkage post-hemming.

[Giles]

I suspect you have got rid of all the shrinkage.

[NorthernVictory]

Thanks.

[nori057]

i have iron heart 634s size 29 , ih 634sv size 29 ,Dc4001 size 29 . my waist is 29.5 . should i get 634uhr size 29 or 30

thanks

[Giles]

You are in between so decide whether you want tight or loose…..

[Surf Monkey]

I'm on day 22 of my 634s in 33. My waist is just a touch over 33 inches and these were a SUPER tight squeeze when I first put them on. They're still tight but they've relaxed to within reason. I could have gone with a 34 and gotten a looser fit, but I'm not sure they would have looked as good. The tighter fit, while a minor pain to get stretched out, is really working well for me. They're adopting that classic "tailored to your body" look already and with a Corter Leather utility belt they look extra bad-ass!

Now I have my eye on a pair of 666s…

[mahlon321]

For those that have these, did they loose much length in the rise with the shrink?

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@Max Power

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worn in tandem with my 666 19L since summer