IHXB01xUHR - Ultra Heavy Raw Beatle Busters
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The results are in.
I had these hemmed to 33.5" by IHUK before soaking. I followed the IH official instructions for soaking/washing (with one cock up in that I soaked them inside out, can't see that making a difference, @Giles ?). In short, a 2 hour soak in lukewarm water, followed by 30C wash with 400rpm spin, then air dry.
Measurements:
Pre-soak/Post-soak
Waist: 37"/35.8"
Inseam: 33.3"/31.9"
Thigh: 13.1"/12.9"The post soak/wash fit is good. The waist is actually just comfortable so could stand to be tighter initially, given that they'll stretch some. Ditto the thigh. The leg could stand to be an inch shorter although they will rise when the honeycombs form I guess.
The question is, have I got all the shrinkage out, or is it worth doing a hotter wash to make sure?
(BTW, I can't be bothered with shit, poorly lit iphone mirror selfies and will post fit pics when I get a photographer on the job).
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Working an all nighter…
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Gave them a second wash at 40C and 600rpm. More shrinkage attained, when they settle and stretch they'll be a decent relaxed fit. Some very small areas of marbling, I guess caused by pre wash creases. They are barely noticeable and the denim's slubby uneven nature is far more prevalent.
Measurements:
Pre-soak/Post-soak/2nd wash
Waist: 37"/35.8"/35.2"
Inseam: 33.3"/31.9"/31.6"
Thigh: 13.1"/12.9"/12.75" -
I said no shite fit pics but it had to be done. I'm a little unsure about the final result. If this was a post stretch fit then OK, but they're still a little long in the leg and too comfy in the waist and thigh for new jeans. But it's marginal. So, keep or flip, people? Your honest answers are appreciated.
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Def too long, but I think the more relaxed top block suits this denim….
They are a little over an inch too long when compared to my SBG BB's which my seamstress sorted for me. I'm tempted to leave them as is and cuff them to wear with my Wesco's when they arrive. I'm not averse to a bit of stacking either. Is the UHR meaningfully harder to hem than the 21oz?
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I don't see anything wrong with the fit, in fact I think it's like they're meant to fit.
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stacked or cuffed they'd look good.
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Another all nighter/weekender…. [emoji53]
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@mikebarhoot - jeans looking good and those kicks are nice!
Having initially stored my UHR until autumn we're now having a patch of cooler weather so I took them out to try on. Can't get comfortable with the fit as I know it's only going to stretch out so I'm going all in. 1 hour soak in the hottest water I can get out of the tap then a wash on 60C with no spin… I guess if that doen't get all the shrinkage out nothing will.
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Hope it'll work out for you and you can love 'em! I too was unsure about the Busters' fit first (roomy top-block, fitted thigh, flare from the knee down and the rather wide hem) but I got used to them and after some wear they are one my favs as they resemble a classic pair of jeans perfectly.
