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

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    • NorrinN
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      Mine have been soaking in a cold bath most of the day, I've just wrestled them inside out nearly losing the battle!
      They're now on a 30° wash with no spin, distilled vinegar added for natural softening & antibacterial properties.
      I'll drip dry them, & probably try & get some wear in them when they're still damp tomorrow or Sunday. ::)

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      • Matty123M
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        @Norrin:

        Mine have been soaking in a cold bath most of the day, I've just wrestled them inside out nearly losing the battle!
        They're now on a 30° wash with no spin, distilled vinegar added for natural softening & antibacterial properties.
        I'll drip dry them, & probably try & get some wear in them when they're still damp tomorrow or Sunday. ::)

        That vinegar will also stop the indigo from coming off….. it’s a technique used to stop crocking.  :-\

        Maybe so. Maybe not

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        • NorrinN
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          Yup^

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            brotherslen
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            Excuse the noob but is it advised to let the denim dry between the initial soak and wash?

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            • manufc10M
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              @brotherslen:

              Excuse the noob but is it advised to let the denim dry between the initial soak and wash?

              No, you can just soak them then go straight to the wash after.

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              • neph93N
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                @brotherslen:

                Excuse the noob but is it advised to let the denim dry between the initial soak and wash?

                Actually the opposite. They should go into the machine wet as it makes the material more supple so sharp creases won’t form as easily.

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • DionD
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                  100 people, 101 different routines. Amazing.

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                  • Megatron1505M
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                    Is anyone actually going to wear the jeans or is this a thread about men doing laundry  😃

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

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                    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                      😃

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                        @Megatron1505:

                        Is anyone actually going to wear the jeans or is this a thread about men doing laundry  😃

                        This is good one 🙂
                        I learn more about man Landry In the past few days . I am waiting on my jeans . It seems like stuck In ups warehouse /delayed shipment

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                        • Matty123M
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                          My jeans are arriving here in Hawai‘i today. I have two Pair coming. After I determine which pair fits  I will Soak and then wash in a front Loader. I’m nervous about creases and temp. The machine has 3 settings. Cold warm and hot. The cold is prob about 70F… cuz the water here is like Piss.  That will Also be my cold Soak temp. Thoughts @neph93 ??

                          Maybe so. Maybe not

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                          • spitfiredealerS
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                            [emoji23] I can report I wore mine for a hour or so tonight Mega. Going for a first full day tomorrow.

                            I am pleasantly pleased with the darkness of the indigo. I was under the impression UHR were more of a lighter shade

                            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                            • tailoredfamcamT
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                              You guys are killing me.  Just when I thought I talked myself out of these because I own 2 pairs made out of the UHR denim.

                              It's probably my favorite from Iron Heart, though.

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                              • neph93N
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                                @Matty123:

                                The cold is prob about 70F… cuz the water here is like Piss.

                                That temp seems kind of pointless. The aim has to be to get rid of all shrinkage without fucking your jeans up so I'd run your tap hot for the soak and wash on the middle setting, but for the love of all that is indigo, put them on the lowest spin setting or take them out before. You'll be fine.

                                On another note. I've reluctantly decided that I'm not getting a pair of these. I love the UHR but that thigh is a bit too big for me. I'll stick to my 888S for now… It's making me sad but it's for the best.

                                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                • Matty123M
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                                  @neph93:

                                  @Matty123:

                                  The cold is prob about 70F… cuz the water here is like Piss.

                                  That temp seems kind of pointless. The aim has to be to get rid of all shrinkage without fucking your jeans up so I'd run your tap hot for the soak and wash on the middle setting, but for the love of all that is indigo, put them on the lowest spin setting or take them out before. You'll be fine.

                                  On another note. I've reluctantly decided that I'm not getting a pair of these. I love the UHR but that thigh is a bit too big for me. I'll stick to my 888S for now… It's making me sad but it's for the best.

                                  That last paragraph gives me a clue of how you broke up With every girl you ever dumped. And you gave us the news on a Friday. Textbook. Wow  😉

                                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                    I thought mine would arrive today but they got rerouted to a pet store at the last minute. So I guess next week now.

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                                    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                      Now the agonizing wait for them to be dry-ish begins.

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                                      • JordanxbufferJ
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                                        @Filthy25ozJunkie:

                                        Now the agonizing wait for them to be dry-ish begins.

                                        I’m right there with you.

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                                          brotherslen
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                                          https://imgur.com/a/gcokE

                                          Presoak pics… not sure how much room in the thigh/lower thigh i'll have after the soak/wash. top block is fine though.

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                                          • xtcclassicX
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                                            @Norrin:

                                            … distilled vinegar added for natural softening & antibacterial properties...

                                            @Giles  does this work? Is it safe for the Superblack denim? I wouldn't mind softening my pair up just a touch.

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