IHXB01xUHR - Ultra Heavy Raw Beatle Busters
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den123 how much shrinkage did you get in inches and how long did it take to arrive back at pre soak measurements?
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I gave them three hot soaks (hottest possible out of the tap for five hours) and two 30 °C gentle washes. The most significant shrinkage occured on the inseam: lost about three inches (~ 8 cm). The other dimensions shrank as well (didn't measure) but they can easily stretch back to where you want them to be in less than an hour of wear.
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thanks den123. am at a crossroad whether to go TTS or size up as I want to get all the shrinkage out as much as possible so as not to be surprised later when they shrink further.
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I soaked/washed them over time. My two cents would be to go for your normal size as the top block is very generous and they are already bigger than tag size to allow shrinkage. Sizing up may end up way too big even after soaking/washing.
The UHR denim is very stiff and abrasive first and it takes some time to beat it into submission but it's definitely worth it. -
Many thanks I now have 2 sizes to choose from with slightly fractional dimensions:
Waist 37.8-37.9”
Front Rise 12.3”
Rear Rise 16.5"
Thigh 13.2”
Knee 9.7”
Hem 9.2”
Inseam 37.2”The thighs on this is .2 bigger which I kind of prefer
Waist 37.6”
Front Rise 12.3”
Rear Rise 16.2”
Thigh 13”
Knee 9.7”
Hem 9.2”
Inseam 37”The waist on this is spot on but the thighs are fractionally smaller.
Any thoughts here.
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thank you den123.
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copp'd!
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Mikebarhoot did you go TTS?
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yessir. yessir I did.
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question: these will be crispy like cardboard correct? as opposed to the "heavy but ultra soft" of the 634s denim.
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lol
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Shipp'd. Thanks for all yer help Patrick!
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sadly, the first pair were a no go. hindsight 20/20, well, hind was the issue. returned, and 2nd pair en route with ETA the 21st.
more to follow…
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Got 'em. & they fit!
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one word… crispy!
perfect fit but tight top button - (not waist). afraid to hot soak so if/when i soak...cold.
debate: wear em for a bit, then soak -or- soak and go... discuss.
obligitory pics forthcoming.
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They're eventually going to shrink all the way regardless, so all cold-soaking will do is buy you time. If you're worried about the waist shrinking too much with a hot soak, you could always take a long hot shower while wearing them. Might as well get as much of the shrink over with as possible at the beginning. Plus showering in a brand new pair of raw denim jeans is a rite of passage IMHO.
