IH-555-03 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Superblack (Fades To Grey)

[Alex]

There was a plan to have them washed, but implementing it when all our retailers have stock of the old ones requires a bit of thinking. I still think we should do that, just knowing when is the tough part

[spitfiredealer]

Ok thanks mate for the update and can understand the problems . Looks like this jean is destined to not be for me [emoji31]

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[alexswords]

i don't understand what the whole sizing issue is? Just trust the "actual measurements" and forget about the tag size… right?

[neph93]

@alexswords:

i don't understand what the whole sizing issue is? Just trust the "actual measurements" and forget about the tag size… right?

You’re essentially right in that things are what they are. The «issue» is that the waist comes up consistently larger in relation to other measurements than on the other 555 iterations.  This was slightly complicated by a period of uncertainty regarding what shrinkage one could expect.

[Wlemon]

Fades coming along nicely. However, I implore you all to read and listen to those directions. I washed these twice. Second time I noticed the marks. I don't mind them too much. Don't know if there's a way to get rid of them. The lines are in the second picture; the first one just shows the normal good fading. Also, sorry about the dick pic. It was the only way to show the "good fades".. .

[gaseousclay]

@Wlemon

I wouldn't sweat the lines. Those are pretty normal when using a washing machine. when the jeans fade so will the lines. Same thing happened to me a few years back with a pair of N&F lht denim. Chucked them in the wash and there were crazy lines everywhere, but they eventually disappeared and now aren't noticeable.

[Wlemon]

@gaseousclay yeah, I figured that. Thanks for the conformation.

[Crit_Obs]

@Wlemon:

I washed these twice.

How about the shrinkage though, ditcha get any of that?

I'm the fence-sitter to make mockery of all self-proclaimed fence-sitters and still didn't get around to trying these on at the local retailer… Luckily they seem to have some stock left...

[Wlemon]

Not much, @Crit_Obs. I only used cokd water, though. It was also a short cycle. I might only soak them in the future. The first time I didn't notice anything, but now that there is less dye, I think that's when the streaks pop out. Soaking only should avoid that I think.

[neph93]

@Wlemon:

Also, sorry about the dick pic.

It’s ok, this is a crotch shot. They’re fine [emoji1]

Following the guidelines is always wise. I don’t baby my stuff otherwise but I now wash all my denim/duck/wabash etc with a soaking first and then machine washing, at least the first few times. This after fecking up a nice pair of grey IH chino’s. Still burns.

[Dishelveled]

Great shot of some awesome denim/cut (photo credit: Division Road Inc)

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[Jett129]

@Wlemon You should check out my 5yr old pair that I posted in The Evolution of Iron Heart on June 2nd of this year. They’ve been thrown in the washing machine on a semi regular basis. All kinds of lines and marbling. Sorry I don’t know how to directly link you to that post.

[Wlemon]

@Jett129 Thank you! I'll check those out.

[Crit_Obs]

Here's the link to @Jett129 's pair; a good looking pair it is, too!

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=104.msg562240#msg562240

[Sam]

I may have posted these before but I feel it's worth doubling up since they're so effing nice!

I also can't remember who's they were so if you recognise them, let yourself known.

[Alex]

I believe they belong to @Vagrant

[Mustafa911]

@neph93:

Need to get pics of my SBG BB’s up some day. They are well worn even ID I say so myself.

Did you post the picture somewhere ?

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[neph93]

Nope sorry. They’ve been up on WAYWT a few times this autumn though. They aren’t as well worn as the pair above, not as contrasty, but still decent. I’ll see what I can do later.

[Vagrant]

Thank You @Sam.  Feel free to use them for promo - your photos make them look amazing. 
These are my much loved first pair of IH denim.  They were purchased in Jan 2016, and that photo would've been taken when i sent them in for repair of crotch and sideseam in August 2017.  Great memory, @Alex.

They've evolved a little since then, although i haven't really worn them as much since last November.  I've been wearing my DWC pair of PIH5DCT pretty much solid since then.

[neph93]