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    EJS
    Joined: 9 Feb 2016

    Does anyone know how likely it is that moths / larvae will eat UHF shirts? Apologies if this has already been addressed. Just moved and only have open hanging rails at the moment..

    last edited by 7 Sept 2016, 13:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      http://laundry.about.com/od/clothespest/ss/How-to-Control-Clothes-Eating-Insects.htm

      "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

      last edited by 7 Sept 2016, 14:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        EJS
        Joined: 9 Feb 2016

        @Giles:

        http://laundry.about.com/od/clothespest/ss/How-to-Control-Clothes-Eating-Insects.htm

        Thanks, very useful

        last edited by 7 Sept 2016, 16:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Dion
          Joined: 15 Mar 2015

          Yes, indeed! Bookmarked.

          last edited by 7 Sept 2016, 16:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • topic:timeago-later,3 months
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            Filthy2123ozjunkie
            見習いボスー
            Joined: 21 Jan 2013

            Washing 5 IH shirts at once gets you this on the spin cycle.😂

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              DrPat
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 9 Oct 2009

              Several years ago I wrote some washing instructions for superblack denim and they were used as the basis for the official IH washing instructions for washing superblack and duck.

              https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2215.0

              I was still having problems with white soap residue remaining in the shirt after washing and have finally come up with a solution.

              But first, a little background on the IHSH-08.  This shirt is made of 16oz non-fading superblack denim.  It has an extremely slim cut and thin arms which means that rides high in the armpit and absorbs sweat more readily than the standard shirt.  It's also extremely stiff, which makes it susceptible to the dreaded white abrasion lines if spun to fast in the washing machine.  The stiffness combined with the inability to wash it vigorously means that soap residue remains in the shirt and this has an appearance to the abrasion lines.

              After wearing this shirt many times without washing it started to smell.  I rubbed some liquid soap directly on the armpits and this caused some really horrible soap stains that repeated washes on the hand and gentle cycle did not remove.  I eventually soaked it in a 1:2 mixture of vinegar and water for a few hours and this removed the soap residue.  I thought that other white lines in various locations were due to abrasion and when they were also removed I was really happy.

              Vinegar is only necessary for the most stubborn soap stains.  My normal washing procedure for this shirt is now:

              (1) Use a translucent soap such as Dr. Bronner's.  Some of the "dark" and "black" soaps are opaque and more likely to leave soap stains.
              (2) Wash with soap on the hand wash cycle.
              (3) Soak the shirt in a bucket of water.
              (4) Wash the shirt again on the hand wash cycle but this time without soap.

              last edited by 20 Dec 2016, 16:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • topic:timeago-later,26 days
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                SlimStraightNYUSA
                Joined: 11 Jan 2017

                I'm a newbie to quality denim. I have a pair of Ralph Lauren Vatrick Slim Straight selvedge denim. nothing too heavy but I don't know the fabric weight. I didn't know how/what/why when I got them, I just knewI have some knice jeans. I washed them immediately and since (18 months) well over a dozen times. the contrast is very low key but the molding is pretty pronounced.

                I got another pair from RRL , destroyed/repaired. Broken twill, light weight denim. I washed them cold and hung dry. Been wearing them here and there for 7 or 8 months. The wash wont make much difference thought, I suspect. The distressing and all that is already done.

                I have another pair from Ralph Lauren Purple Lable. 10oz ultra black warp nd weft. 2% polyurethane moto jeans, outrageous skinny but very sleek. Dry clean only.

                I started with a pair of Nudies 100% Turkisk cotton, organic and "dry", whatever their version of it is. 14oz. I wore them for two months before…wait for it!

                I scored some 634-SV from ebay a month ago. Single hot soak. I dont wantthe contrast to be too drastic, and Ive got weightlifter thighs and ass so the distressing...should I begin to cold wash early to avoid near-whitening over time?

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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @SlimStraightNYUSA:

                  .should I begin to cold wash early to avoid near-whitening over time?

                  I would strongly advise wearing them as much as you like and giving them a wash when they look, smell or feel dirty. Other than that, relax and enjoy them!

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
                  last edited by 15 Jan 2017, 06:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    den1mhead
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                    @neph93:

                    @SlimStraightNYUSA:

                    .should I begin to cold wash early to avoid near-whitening over time?

                    I would strongly advise wearing them as much as you like and giving them a wash when they look, smell or feel dirty. Other than that, relax and enjoy them!

                    +1
                    I would go with neph93 wise words

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                    last edited by 15 Jan 2017, 08:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Chris
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                      New folks tend to get caught up in trying to wash/wear their jeans the "right" way.  There isn't one.  Take a deep breath, relax, and wear them as often as you like, wash them whenever you like, treat them however you like.  That's what makes them uniquely yours.

                      Oh, and when you wash won't make any difference in whether they eventually fade to white- that will happen anyway.  More frequent washing will make the contrasting less dramatic (and make your jeans last longer).

                      last edited by 15 Jan 2017, 15:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        ROman
                        Haraki san Prodigy
                        Joined: 5 Jan 2015

                        Amen

                        last edited by 16 Jan 2017, 02:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • Megatron1505M
                          Megatron1505
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                          Chris speaks truth.

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                          • topic:timeago-later,7 years
                          • OaktaviaO
                            Oaktavia
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                            Curiosity has veered toward the age old denimhead topic of washing jeans in my pinball machine brain.

                            I am currently at my longest run ever without a wash with a pair of jeans at 95 days (not counting jackets or shirts).

                            Q: What is the longest unwashed amount of time y'all have waited (for those who count) to wash your jeans for your record? I know my 95 days may not be much to @swiss-jeansfreak or other dry enthusiasts but I am genuinely curious who specifically on here goes unwashed and what your record is.

                            IG: electricindigowizard

                            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                            WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                            last edited by 5 Mar 2024, 17:11 indigostiffI MizmazzleM EdHE 3 Replies Last reply 5 Mar 2024, 17:20 Reply Quote 0
                            • indigostiffI
                              indigostiff
                              @Oaktavia
                              Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                              @Oaktavia I am at 141 wears with my 666 XHS 25 oz. jeans - never washed yet. I plan on a wash at 150-ish wears, before they go off to Rain (Reyn?) for hemming.

                              They are ready lol.

                              last edited by 5 Mar 2024, 17:20 OaktaviaO 1 Reply Last reply 5 Mar 2024, 17:31 Reply Quote 1
                              • OaktaviaO
                                Oaktavia
                                見習いボス
                                @indigostiff
                                Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                @indigostiff Nice dude, the pair I mentioned are also XHS but the 634 cut. I would love to see what your pair looks like if you have posted them before.

                                IG: electricindigowizard

                                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                                last edited by 5 Mar 2024, 17:31 indigostiffI 1 Reply Last reply 5 Mar 2024, 17:47 Reply Quote 0
                                • indigostiffI
                                  indigostiff
                                  @Oaktavia
                                  Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                                  @Oaktavia here you go - unfiltered - the content of which I share with nobody else because of either my embarrassment or their lack of interest!

                                  Crotch is strong 🤣🤣

                                  IMG_2818.jpeg IMG_2817.jpeg IMG_2816.jpeg IMG_2815.jpeg IMG_2814.jpeg IMG_2813.jpeg

                                  last edited by 5 Mar 2024, 17:47 OaktaviaO 1 Reply Last reply 5 Mar 2024, 17:50 Reply Quote 1
                                  • OaktaviaO
                                    Oaktavia
                                    見習いボス
                                    @indigostiff
                                    Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                    @indigostiff nice, thanks for sharing man. I too feel that by 140 or so wears mine will be ripe for the machine but I'll see.

                                    IG: electricindigowizard

                                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                    WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                                    last edited by 5 Mar 2024, 17:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                    • MizmazzleM
                                      Mizmazzle
                                      見習いボス
                                      @Oaktavia
                                      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                      @Oaktavia are you counting initial soaks? I went 145 days after initial soak before a true wash on my XHSbb

                                      I love how denim feels when its been unwashed a long time. Maybe kinda gross, but that heavy, oiled drape denim gets after a ton of wear is my favorite.

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                      last edited by 5 Mar 2024, 18:11 OaktaviaO 1 Reply Last reply 5 Mar 2024, 18:56 Reply Quote 1
                                      • pechelmanP
                                        pechelman
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                        i might be no help to the "how long have you gone between washing" discussion other than to say my decision to wash has been when i see dirt/dust start collecting behind or around the thicker constructional seams. If I see dirt there it's bound to be somewhere else that will be causing more wear and tear as an abrasive. I've thought about taking a shop vac to them, and have once or twice, but seeing what the soaking liquid looks like before the wash has so far made me feel really good about washing.

                                        Depending on the season, this seems to be about ~60 days.

                                        last edited by 5 Mar 2024, 18:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                        • OaktaviaO
                                          Oaktavia
                                          見習いボス
                                          @Mizmazzle
                                          Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                          @Mizmazzle I did not count my initial hot soak to remove shrinkage, no.

                                          @pechelman I usually wash my jeans around 60s wear or so as well. I should have stated in my OG post that I want to push just this one pair to see how long I can get. All of my other denim is washed and repeated when needed. I just wanted to finally go super long before washing just to see if I can stand it lol.

                                          IG: electricindigowizard

                                          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                          WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                                          last edited by Oaktavia 3 May 2024, 18:56 5 Mar 2024, 18:56 WhiskeySandwichW 1 Reply Last reply 5 Mar 2024, 19:22 Reply Quote 2
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