There's no Such Thing as a Stupid Question
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Here’s a stupid-ish question: does anyone have a sure-fire method and/or product for preventing their thick leather patches from cracking? Particularly before/after a hot wash for shrinkage.
How I get my patches not to crack is by assuring they stay dry above the soak, only washing with cold water, and only briefly submerging them when I wash them. Then you can hit them with a THIN COAT of mink oil while they are still wet and allow it to completely dry.
For example my current pair of 888s I soaked in scalding hot water (by turning up the water heater up 2 hours prior) in 2 different soaks for 6 hours and it looked like this when dry because it was always above the hot water.
Also from a pair I've worn for the last 7 months washed about 5 times using my washing method.
It's got a wrinkle in it from my backpack smashing against the side when I walk. @YesBlank
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@Giles what mill is the 21/23 oz denim made in? Is it the same as the old UHRS? And the same as the 25oz and 21 oz? The shade of indigo is as deep as the 25 and 21 oz and the hand feels super soft already. It is so nice.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for the patch advice. Guess it comes down to less shrinkage vs a few cosmetic issues with the patch. I’m definitely not bothered enough to remove and reattach the patch.
FWIW I’ve been using Danner Boot Dressing (clear) on my patches right after washing and it seems to do an acceptable job. Granted, these 777s have only been worn 45 times with 3 cold washes. -
@Filthy25ozJunkie:
Here’s a stupid-ish question: does anyone have a sure-fire method and/or product for preventing their thick leather patches from cracking? Particularly before/after a hot wash for shrinkage.
How I get my patches not to crack is by assuring they stay dry above the soak, only washing with cold water, and only briefly submerging them when I wash them. Then you can hit them with a THIN COAT of mink oil while they are still wet and allow it to completely dry.
For example my current pair of 888s I soaked in scalding hot water (by turning up the water heater up 2 hours prior) in 2 different soaks for 6 hours and it looked like this when dry because it was always above the hot water.
Also from a pair I've worn for the last 7 months washed about 5 times using my washing method.
It's got a wrinkle in it from my backpack smashing against the side when I walk. @YesBlank
Patch is beautiful Mike! I'm going to try this.
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Thanks buddy.
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I can't remember. I'll ask H this week….
The mill has to be the same as the IH-666SII. Feels close. But has the same hand as the 25oz denim worn after 2 months!! It's not as thick as the old UHRs. But is really great because it is so soft. I can't believe these are so soft after 24 hours wear and sleeping in them. I am already admiring the smoothness and soft hand of the denim. The denim is a masterpiece if you ask me. A work of art.
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How do I lock a thread I started? I have sold a shirt I listed in the Selling and Trades sections. I've added SOLD to the thread titles but can't find a lock button.
thanks
Bill
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Whats the difference between Chinos and Work pants? They kindve look the same to the untrained eye. Are there different cuts? I notice they are all in the 7xx or 8xx number range. Does this signify different cut?
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@daltmeyer:
Whats the difference between Chinos and Work pants? They kindve look the same to the untrained eye. Are there different cuts? I notice they are all in the 7xx or 8xx number range. Does this signify different cut?
I'm interested in the explanation to @daltmeyer 's question too.
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I am actually sampling a tapered pant at the moment. If it was made out of Chino fabric, I would call it a Chino, but I'm going to make it out of whipcord (because I love that fabric so much).
The style will be the bastard offspring of a love triangle between the IH-717, the IH-711 and the IH-710
