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

[Dion]

Here are the complete measurements after a hot soak and a 40° C wash. Alex did a shrink test, too. I think it's my third pair by now and so far I got ~1,5'' at 40° C and ~1,77'' at 60° C shrinkage for the inseam. They do lose most in length. Everything else shrinks a tad as well but I barely noticed it because they can stretch where needed. I'd say if they fit well in their raw state you will be good after a wash, too.

[Crit_Obs]

Thanks guys @AdamJ & @Dion . The length is definitely something to keep a close eye on.

Dion, I have been following your adventures in the shrinkage land ever since you found out these are actually unwashed. Thanks again.

[Dion]

Glad I could help, mate!

[shego]

Another pair of these.


[RoxRocks86]

Very nice @shego !!! You definitely know how to give em tough love!! 

[RoxRocks86]

Got a nice surprise on New Year’s Eve. Thank you kindly for the chocolate surprise!!! 🥳

Pre-wash & dry

Post wash & dry

& after tapering them bc ya girl wanted some skinnies

[Max Power]

Way cool

[neph93]

They look brilliant. And another great job with the tapering. Girl got skills…

[shego]

Nice, Rox!

Another pair. I should really log when I start wearing.. I think I started these in late August or September last year. These are my daily pair right now.

[AdamJ]

@shego Those stacks are looking awesome!

[shego]

@AdamJ Yup - happy with how these are progressing! 

[Crit_Obs]

Let me apologize for those who feel the topic has been exhausted by now ::) but regarding the soaking/washing…

If I'm NOT looking to lose any length nor width neither here nor there, but would also like to get all the shrink out before wearing, is there any point in doing a 30'C gentle cycle machine wash after the 2h soak in the hottest tap water that I just pulled them out of? The waist is and will remain huge no matter what, while elsewhere the fit is spot on, so I'm threading a fine line here... I'll only be washing them in 30'C in the future as well, I guess. @Dion 's shrinkage tests were done in temperatures of 40'C and above.

tl;dr - Is a 30'C wash likely to get more shrinkage out after a hot soak, or should I not bother?

[neph93]

The agitation on the machine wash may well cause more shrinkage. Heat and agitation are key, not just heat.

[Crit_Obs]

I just read back a bit (the whole thread, again) and made a special mental note of @Dion mentioning how the initial wash at 30'C didn't result in shrinkage worth mentioning.

I guess I'll let them dry now after the soak (since I soaked them the right side out and I don't believe turning them inside out while wet is possible/something I'm willing to attempt on a sunday evening), wear them a bit and reconsider the machine wash next weekend.

[beef_bonanza]

My contribution to the recent lovely updates. I gave mine it‘s first 40 degrees wash after 120 days of wear.

[Dion]

I think it also comes down to personal preference when it comes to washing after a soak. After the jeans have been laying around in their own filth for several hours I always do like to give them a machine wash to rinse them even further and somehow clean them up. You're right about washing at 30° C, though, as it doesn't result in any significant shrinkage, it's just more like an advanced rinse program. Noticeable shrinkage occurs on temps above.

[Crit_Obs]

Thanks @Dion . This is a new pair so no filth as of yet, just getting them ready to be worn.

[Crit_Obs]

Predictably, I effed it up with these :-[. The waist is and will forever be mahoosive and I can’t make it work - being a daft cnut I also went and soaked them for reasons unknown, so that’s that.

If someone’s looking for a pre-soaked pair in tag size 33 for a very agreeable price, PM me.

[Dion]

That's a real bummer. I hope your next pair is going to fit perfectly. And I can assure you that we all effed up pairs in our lifetime, so no worries.

[neph93]

@Dion:

That's a real bummer. I hope your next pair is going to fit perfectly. And I can assure you that we all effed up pairs in our lifetime, so no worries.

+1 well said