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

[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.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Waiting for my package to be delivered is agonizing. Especially now they have a live view of it's location. It has been in my area for 2 hours now.