IH-888-NT - 21/23oz indigo Selvedge DWC Jeans

[neph93]

@Mustafa911:

@neph93, megatron1505
Thank you

Little afraid of washing due to the waist shrinkage

In my book, if you can still breath when you put them on then you're going to be fine. They'll stretch.

[Megatron1505]

They certainly do stretch, mine were uncomfortable after washing but now they are perfect 

[spitfiredealer]

Mine are out of the washing machine. Cold wash with 700 spin. No funny lines or anything so that's good. I expect more shrinkage when I do the first hot wash. Which won't be too long as they will be worn for work.

[neversummer]

On dry land…

In the tub along with a jacket…

And presoak measurements in size 30:
w-30.5
fr-11
rr-16
t-11
k -8.5+ a little
hem- 7.5
i-37

[Crit_Obs]

@neversummer:

And presoak measurements in size 30:
w-30.5
fr-11
rr-16
t-11
k -8.5+ a little
hem- 7.5
i-37

Blimey, hope you mean 12?

[neversummer]

@Crit_Obs:

@neversummer:

And presoak measurements in size 30:
w-30.5
fr-11
rr-16
t-11
k -8.5+ a little
hem- 7.5
i-37

Blimey, hope you mean 12?

Definitely could've made a mistake there, either in measurement or recording.  I only realized the disparity with the table as given after they went in the drink!

[Matty123]

Aaaah. I need that shirt. I pray there is an extra size XL.  @alex ?? 

[neversummer]

@neversummer:

@Crit_Obs:

@neversummer:

And presoak measurements in size 30:
w-30.5
fr-11
rr-16
t-11
k -8.5+ a little
hem- 7.5
i-37

Blimey, hope you mean 12?

Definitely could've made a mistake there, either in measurement or recording.  I only realized the disparity with the table as given after they went in the drink!

11.75 ish out of the tub, my mistake in there somewhere!

[Crit_Obs]

@neversummer:

11.75 ish out of the tub, my mistake in there somewhere!

Cheers, appreciated!

[steelworker]

@neph93:

@celik official product care advice, if you haven't already seen it:

very stiff and "abrasive." Think sharkskin. Cat tongue. 00 grit sandpaper. Soak those badasses.

[neph93]

Looking forward to the next installment @jvicente86

[joephoto]

Just picked mine up. On a hide a distract mission from the Missus… will likely soak next week. If I do a cold soak will there be much shrinkage? Jeans I mean not me!

[Megatron1505]

Some, but nowhere near full shrinkage unless you agitate the jeans whilst they soak. Even then you really need hot water and agitation for full shrinkage.

[Dion]

So I gave my pair a ~5 hour soak (hottest tap water, no agitation) + a gentle 40° C wash and the most noticeable shrinkage occured (as expected) in length: they lost ~ 1,6 in. The waist shrunk ~0,5 inches, I made sure I can put them back on and wore them while they were still damp. The waist stretched back pretty quickly and I managed to add another ~0,5 in so they fit now very well. Every other dimension stayed the same. Future soaks/washes will add more shrinkage in length but for now I am pretty happy. Thanks Megatron & G for this nice cut!

[Yossarian]

Sounds promising Dion!

Can I ask why you guys soak before the wash? Won't most of the shrinkage come from the wash anyway?

[Giles]

To make the denim more pliable before placing in the washing tub, it reduces the chances of getting sharp creases and white lines…

[Yossarian]

Thanks @Giles

I don't plan on using a spin at all though, so maybe I'll be safe from creasing even though I plan on only washing?

[Giles]

Even with no spin, the drum rotates through the wash.  I'd seriously advise soaking them before you place in the washing machine.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

If you wash these when they are new you are going to ruin them.

It's funny I was thinking about not even soaking mine as an experiment. I guess it depends on the fit.

[Jordanxbuffer]

Here they are! Heavy as all hell and a perfect fit in the waist pre-soak. Can’t wait for the hot soak to be done and these to be dry.