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

[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

[Jett129]

@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

.      +2

[Kasi]

After year and half machine wash first time, wear them daily five days a week to work. Had the crotch blowout repair from dr denim.. in Manchester.. 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[beef_bonanza]

@Kasi: These are looking fabulous

[Kasi]

@beef_bonanza:

@Kasi: These are looking fabulous

Thanks

Am gonna move on to the next pair pronto PIH5DCT 25oz beat the hell out of them at work, thinking of selling 555-03 off, had my fun in them, been good journey for a long run.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Wlemon]

These have gotten a lot of wear over the last few months. Thought I'd share with you all.

[Wlemon]

.

[Max Power]

Boy, they look great. Is there a 633 SBG? I think that's the only cut that would work for me - and I love the denim.

[AdamJ]

@Wlemon Nice work! Can't wait 'til we get these back in!

[Wlemon]

You'll love them, @AdamJ. These are only second to the 25oz that I bought from you all last year.

[AdamJ]

@Wlemon I actually have a pair already but foolishly hemmed them too short, schoolboy error 

[neph93]

@AdamJ:

@Wlemon I actually have a pair already but foolishly hemmed them too short, schoolboy error 

Time to invest in a pair of Wesco Boss mate. They won’t be too short then