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    • gaseousclayG
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      @Bfd70:

      I think you guys outside the us have more elaborate washing machines. Maybe i’m just due to replace my 20 year old model. It pretty much has 2 settings: hot wash/cold wash and large/small load.

      Older models are pretty basic but I think the newer ones give more choices

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      WTB:
      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
      IHSH-19

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      • neph93N
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        From a conservationist/engineering point of view, I love the idea of 20yr old washing machines and wish they were still a thing. The warranty on most mid-range new machines now is five years. If they don’t break down in their sixth year you’re lucky. When they do, the quote for a repair is so much, you might as well buy a new one. Planned obsolescence makes my teeth itch.

        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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        • ChrisC
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          @neph93:

          I’ve heard that before. I don’t really get why… what brands are normal in the U.S? Mine is not an expensive model but I can set degrees C from 30-95 an rpm in increments of 100 from 400-1600. In addition there is a rich choice of programs.

          Mine is a Whirlpool. It's pretty high end and less than a year old (thank you, Sears going out of business sale).  Nonetheless, temperature settings are Hot, Medium Hot, Medium, Medium Cold, and Cold, and spin settings are Fast, Medium Fast, Medium, Medium Slow, and Slow. I think Americans just don't want/expect that many choices.

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          • cjC
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            What would be the best way to address this? Noticed that the stitching has come loose near the waistband and since the end of the thread is quite short, I'm not sure what to do.

            Many thanks!

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            • Matty123M
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              @cj:

              What would be the best way to address this? Noticed that the stitching has come loose near the waistband and since the end of the thread is quite short, I'm not sure what to do.

              Many thanks!

              I think you should wear those Jeans and never think about that tiny thread ever again. That is a small fray and nothing will come of it.

              Maybe so. Maybe not

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              • cjC
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                Hmmm okay. Maybe the photo isn't clear enough, but it's not a fray, rather the thread has been cut/is broken. I'm concerned that leaving it may cause the stitch to unravel (i.e. pulling the stitch in a certain direction will cause initiate the unravelling). I'll see what I can do to mitigate this…

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                • neph93N
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                  That isn’t anything to worry about. I suspect it is only a loose end and even if it is a broken thread then the integral strength of the stitch will mean deterioration won’t happen. Remember, these jeans are over-engineered.

                  If you really need to then bind it to the rest of the stitching with thread and needle but without putting your stitches through the denim. It won’t be necessary though.

                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                  • GilesG
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                    Hmm, sorry about that cj.  Burn it with a hot match or lighter and nub down with your finger.  That'll will melt the polycore and stick it together.  Go to 2:03 here and see what I mean:

                    "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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                    • cjC
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                      Many thanks for your input @Matty123 @neph93 @Giles. These things happen and are generally fixable (if necessary!). I suspect that the location of this loose thread won't really be of concern—it's just that I've had a cuff on a pair of jeans "unzip" after getting caught on something so thought it'd be best to see if I needed to do anything. Best to ask early than to assume! Thanks again 🙂

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                      • Matty123M
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                        @Giles any chance of a broken twill denim?

                        Maybe so. Maybe not

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                        • GilesG
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                          Probably not, I mentioned it to H once.  The silence was unbearable…..

                          "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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                          • Matty123M
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                            @Giles:

                            Probably not, I mentioned it to H once.  The silence was unbearable…..

                            He just looked at you until you felt bad about yourself. Dad move

                            Maybe so. Maybe not

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                            • gaseousclayG
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                              @Giles:

                              Probably not, I mentioned it to H once.  The silence was unbearable…..

                              Like this? [emoji23]

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                              WTB:
                              IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                              IHSH-19

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                              • S
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                                Heavyweight broken twill from IH would lead me to the poorhouse. A jacket made from it—the potential softness….

                                I feel hot.

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                                • Matty123M
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                                  so, will IH repairs e doing darning??

                                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    Yes

                                    "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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                                    • spitfiredealerS
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                                      So are we going to see more stretch denim coming or will it just be a ignition exclusive?

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @spitfiredealer:

                                        So are we going to see more stretch denim coming or will it just be a ignition exclusive?

                                        I’ve always been sceptical to IH doing stretch denim, but having the Ignition versions online the idea of 20oz stretch denim is growing on me bigtime. Being able to buy from IHUK with the attendant customer service and detailed info would make it a no-brainer.

                                        That being said, I wouldn’t be surprised if it is Ignition proprietary stuff, at least for a while.

                                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          @spitfiredealer:

                                          So are we going to see more stretch denim coming or will it just be a ignition exclusive?

                                          If we are offered it we will take it, but we won't lobby for it…

                                          "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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                                          • Matty123M
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                                            Does anyone else find stretch denim to be very hot? I may have asked this before. Probably because the tension on the weave… but hot stuff for sure

                                            Maybe so. Maybe not

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