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    IH-888S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    • manufc10M
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      @cosmic55:

      @DrBabyhorse:

      Did you wash/soak them first?

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      No, haven’t washed or soaked yet but am I right in thinking this isn’t necessary as the 21oz is sanforized and once washed?

      You just might get a tad bit of shrinkage in the length which is why it's generally a good idea to soak and agitate them a bit before hemming or just take a little less off if you aren't going to soak/wash before hemming.  You should be good though.

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      • neph93N
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        @cosmic55:

        …am I right in thinking this isn’t necessary as the 21oz is sanforized and once washed?

        You are indeed.

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

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        • neph93N
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          @manufc10:

          You just might get a tad bit of shrinkage in the length which is why it's generally a good idea to soak and agitate them a bit before hemming or just take a little less off if you aren't going to soak/wash before hemming.  You should be good though.

          I’ve washed 21oz on 90C Max spin and nothing has happened. Any tightening you get from a wash can be countered by giving the inseam a long hard pull, (as the actress said to the bishop) while still wet from a wash.

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

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          • manufc10M
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            I've gotten a tab bit of shrinkage in the length from washing my 21oz.

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              @manufc10:

              I've gotten a tab bit of shrinkage in the length from washing my 21oz.

              How do you usually wash yours?

              I generally wash in the bath at a fairly low temp and hang dry or 30c in machine no spin cycle.

              Will probably wash these in the bath and I might make sure I stretch inseam before they dry just to be sure!

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              • neph93N
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                I chuck them in the machine on 30 or 40 depending on how dirty they are. Always line dry.

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

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                • spitfiredealerS
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                  I have never got any shrinkage in the length on any of my pairs in the 21oz. I have washed them hot with high spin and never noticed it.
                  I wouldn’t worry yours will be fine.

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                    @spitfiredealer:

                    I have never got any shrinkage in the length on any of my pairs in the 21oz. I have washed them hot with high spin and never noticed it.
                    I wouldn’t worry yours will be fine.

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                    Good to hear. Thanks!

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                    • manufc10M
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                      @cosmic55:

                      @manufc10:

                      I've gotten a tab bit of shrinkage in the length from washing my 21oz.

                      How do you usually wash yours?

                      I generally wash in the bath at a fairly low temp and hang dry or 30c in machine no spin cycle.

                      Will probably wash these in the bath and I might make sure I stretch inseam before they dry just to be sure!

                      I hand wash them in the bath, low temp, hang dry.  Like I said it's a very small amount of shrinkage and I'm sure you'll be fine.  I can only really notice it because of the cuff line.  I cuff my jeans and wearing them for an extended period before the first soak sets a line where the cuff folds.  After the first wash I end up having to cuff just a tad bit lower than initial line that was set pre soak…if that makes sense.

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                      • nurunuruN
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                        On this topic…  How much length do the 'combs tend to take off with the 21oz?  Half-inch-ish?

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                        • DrBabyhorseD
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                          I usually get a solid .5 inch of shrinkage 🤷🏽‍♀️

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                          • neph93N
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                            @nurunuru:

                            On this topic…  How much length do the 'combs tend to take off with the 21oz?  Half-inch-ish?

                            Yeah, -ish. It’s barely worth considering.

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

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                            • nurunuruN
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                              Good to know; thanks.

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                                Hi all,

                                Looking for an objective opinion on these. They don't feel too tight and I have plenty of mobility, but wanted to see what others thought. I think they make look a little better when they get hemmed up to the right length, but wanted to check here before I do that. The thighs aren't as wide as I'd like, but if this cut doesn't work for me, no IH cuts will.

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                                • steelworkerS
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                                  They look good to me @Chad , if they don't feel tight I say hem and wear.

                                  Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                  Well, I have others.

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                                  • neph93N
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                                    @Chad  that looks a very good 888 fit to me. The hemming will make them feel much more natural and this is the 21oz denim so the thighs will stretch out a little and relax as will the waist. I’d be very pleased with that fit.

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

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      I think that's a pretty good fit as is, and like neph says, the 21 oz denim is good for some stretch some in the thighs, if you're worried about that area.  They'll settle in nicely after a hem.

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                                        Thank you all for the feedback. Threw them on again this morning and decided to stick with them. Going to get a hem and will report back.

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                                        • ghettomedicG
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                                          Why is there nothing on these jeans like the tag that has 21 oz and there is no care stamp on the pocket noticed no pocket stamp on the 1955, I actually like the stamp just like the fleece shirts?

                                          Detroit, murdercity where the week are killed and eaten.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            I guess when I specced them, I either forgot or did not think it important….Lost in the mists of time....

                                            "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

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