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    Soaking and Stretching Denim

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      totally makes sense….  🙂

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      • DougNgD
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        You kind of have to size down with APC. I really hate their denim. If you blow on it it'll stretch. It's fucking ridiculous that I can stretch out a pair of jeans five inches in the waist when I start out true to size. My APC's are the only jeans I've ever sold.

        I always get true to size with IH. I've never had a pair stretch more than an inch, and if they didn't stretch that inch I probably wouldn't be able to sit comfortably

        If I really want a slim cut jean, I'll just buy a slim cut jean. I have no desire to make my 634SR look like my SEXIH07

        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          I just realized that I can't put my wallet in the back pocket..lol

          I have to stretch this part…lol .

          jk  🙂

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          • DougNgD
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            Spend more time on this forum, I can guarantee that your wallet will thin out

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              gws14l
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              obviously…

              this forum is extremely dangerous...it tempts me to buy lots of things..hahaha

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              • SeulS
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                @DougNg:

                Spend more time on this forum, I can guarantee that your wallet will thin out

                I'm down to a cardholder… Envelope's next, I assume...

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                • riffblaster generalR
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                  @DougNg:

                  Spend more time on this forum, I can guarantee that your wallet will thin out

                  i can vouch for this statement.

                  PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                  • riffblaster generalR
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                    @DougNg:

                    You kind of have to size down with APC. I really hate their denim. If you blow on it it'll stretch. It's fucking ridiculous that I can stretch out a pair of jeans five inches in the waist when I start out true to size. My APC's are the only jeans I've ever sold.

                    I always get true to size with IH. I've never had a pair stretch more than an inch, and if they didn't stretch that inch I probably wouldn't be able to sit comfortably

                    If I really want a slim cut jean, I'll just buy a slim cut jean. I have no desire to make my 634SR look like my SEXIH07

                    true.  i personally like sizing down because whenever i go true to size my jeans end up being too big for me.

                    PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                    • caseywisenbakerC
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                      @riffblaster:

                      @DougNg:

                      You kind of have to size down with APC. I really hate their denim. If you blow on it it'll stretch. It's fucking ridiculous that I can stretch out a pair of jeans five inches in the waist when I start out true to size. My APC's are the only jeans I've ever sold.

                      I always get true to size with IH. I've never had a pair stretch more than an inch, and if they didn't stretch that inch I probably wouldn't be able to sit comfortably

                      If I really want a slim cut jean, I'll just buy a slim cut jean. I have no desire to make my 634SR look like my SEXIH07

                      true.  i personally like sizing down because whenever i go true to size my jeans end up being too big for me.

                      riffblaster, thats because your MOSH game is strong…haha

                      stop the mosh..stop the stretch.

                      for real though..if you skateboard (which i know you do) or ride a bike..that stretches your jeans a TON..playing shows too..all that sweat.

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                      • riffblaster generalR
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                        @caseywisenbaker:

                        @riffblaster:

                        @DougNg:

                        You kind of have to size down with APC. I really hate their denim. If you blow on it it'll stretch. It's fucking ridiculous that I can stretch out a pair of jeans five inches in the waist when I start out true to size. My APC's are the only jeans I've ever sold.

                        I always get true to size with IH. I've never had a pair stretch more than an inch, and if they didn't stretch that inch I probably wouldn't be able to sit comfortably

                        If I really want a slim cut jean, I'll just buy a slim cut jean. I have no desire to make my 634SR look like my SEXIH07

                        true.  i personally like sizing down because whenever i go true to size my jeans end up being too big for me.

                        riffblaster, thats because your MOSH game is strong…haha

                        stop the mosh..stop the stretch.

                        for real though..if you skateboard (which i know you do) or ride a bike..that stretches your jeans a TON..playing shows too..all that sweat.

                        truth!!

                        although…i don't have the mosh game on lockdown like i once did.  I leave that to the youngbucks.  Shit hurts now hahaha.

                        PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                        • GilesG
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                          People, if you have any direct experience, please post in this thread, it is a really useful resource.  Thanks, Giles

                          "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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                            634S,W32,  2 weeks in everyday use, I use belt, and I'm pretty much 32"TTS.
                            Measured today W32,5, thigh 12,5"

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                            • deadendproD
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                              looking at my 634s-b and the waist went from about a 34 when i got it (tagged 33) to now close to 35. gotta use a belt when i put them on or else i get droopy jeans.

                              Currently Wearing:
                              SExSx3s 27-01
                              15.4oz 3sixteen Type 3
                              25oz Samurai Type 1

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                                what's the thought on thigh stretch in 21oz IH selvedge. Say thighs measure 13" (across) new. how much could I expect?

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                                  The amount of stress applied is going to determine the stretch.  Some folks' thighs will strech that area of the jean an inch, whereas others will only achieve 1/4 inch.  The denim is loosely woven, which I believe translates to substantial stretch under the right conditions.  13" for a thigh measurement is on the looser side, so they would only be strech by somebody with thighs that large.

                                  I know I've heard people say the thighs of their jeans have streched 1 inch, but I wouldn't say it's common.

                                  Hope that helps.

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                                    I have 36w busters. Thigh 13.2 using this sites measurements.
                                    I am putting stress on them which is why i'm asking. They work for standing around, a little tight walking up stairs. sitting/biking etc they are definitely snug so glad to hear about the stretch. They were cramping up my style when I went bowling recently when my leg kicked up.

                                    1" meaning from a 26-27 right?

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                                      Do the superblacks stretch the same amount as the 634S?

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                                        jacoavlu
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                                        I would say yes. My 9301 have stretched prob an inch in the waist.

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                                        • uint32U
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                                          Hi all.

                                          I've been looking at buying a pair of IH-634S for a while now and have eventually decided to go for it.  My main worry is around sizing and shrinkage, which I still am a little fuzzy on.  I'm usually a 32" waist and 32" leg when I buy my standard fashion type jeans.

                                          Anyway, I've measured a pair of existing jeans which I find fit me pretty well, measurements below:

                                          
                                          Waist: 33
                                          Front Rise: 11.25
                                          Rear Rise: 13.5
                                          Thigh: 10.5
                                          Knee: 9
                                          Inseam: 31.5
                                          Cuff: 9
                                          
                                          

                                          From these measurements I'm thinking a size 32 would be good, given that I should expect up to an inch stretch in the waist.  My main concern is leg length.  35" is way too long for me so if I get them factory hemmed at 32" should I expect any shrinkage?

                                          Any size advice or feedback from UK owners would also be greatly appreciated.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Hi there.  They will stretch an inch or so in the waist.  So  I would go with 32, then they will stretch to the size you have measured on an existing pair.

                                            Stick them in the cart and then add chainstitching:

                                            http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=101

                                            and we'll ship them same day…..................

                                            "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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