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Thanks gents. Interesting point of views about what "raw denim" means and what its real value is. I guess as a marketing term, it's at least an indication that the products using so-called raw denim are qualitatively different from non-raw denim. What that means… Well that's the opportunity to make a statement. And to creatively differentiate. Selvedge does offer an "almost vintage" quality -- and the colorful selvedge stitching is distinctive. The craft of making these denims also seem a vast improvement over the much less expensive alternatives.
Sizing -- interesting to know it's about the thread -- and not applied post weaving. The materials used in the sizing may only be of interest to a data driven individual, but I find it useful and not simply trivia. Starch traditionally was the byproduct of washing the starch from wheat, and vital wheat gluten (a mainly wheat gluten based flour) was a popular product out of Australia -- used for meat-like high protein meat substitutes. For those without gluten sensitivites.
Any information about formaldehyde on the denim used? Doesn't smell like there's much formaldehyde. Does no one really care?
I think you make some really valid, interesting points/questions. Realistically, I don't think that any, even eco denim, are environmentally friendly. I watched a BBC documentary on cotton denim production last year that focused on mass production a 'high end' denim - neither faired favourably). Cotton production itself is incredibly damaging to the environment (see any number of scientific reports). The water consumption required to grow cotton has a huge impact locally.
I have seen natural indigo hemp denim before. It is very lightweight and didn't have the rigidity of most other denims I've handled, but environmentally it is more sound if growing and production is downscaled (pushing costs up).
The use of non-natural indigo and formaldehyde does concern me, these are chemicals you want leeching into the water table.
My mum and dad did a river cruise in China about 15 years ago, they showed me photos of the Yangtze River, at certain points close to denim processing plants the water was purple, and then red. I'm sure these plants produced denim for the mass market retailers.
My understanding from info on IH UK is that the brand seeks to be as environmentally responsible as possible. Some countries/brands place more/less emphasis on the importance of environmentalism, and I imagine that balance is challenging when brands are multinational (as opposed to 'multinationals').
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Thank you in advance…
So I have my first IH Chino product. I love that it has a slight rigidity to it like denim.
I am wondering....
If this fabric will shrink like denim if washed with hot water and a spin cycle?
Do you need to soak this like denim? Hot or cold? How long?
Does it have starch in it like denim (I am assuming so since it is stiff)?
Will soaking or washing (minimal soaking or washing) remove the rigidity/starch?
And finally, do you know where i can find a rich uncle to adopt me so i can replace my whole wardrobe with IH gear? Honestly, every time I buy something, my expectations are far exceeded, but it takes me like 6 months to save up for one item
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I assume you are referring to the IHJ-84-BLK. It is one-washed so minimal, if any, shrinkage. We should have added that bullet to the product description, sorry. It is being fixed now.
No need to soak.
Most woven cottons (and indeed other fabrics too)have the warp "sized" before weaving:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=11987.msg575128#msg575128
Some of it will have been washed out already, but some will remain for a while.
Not sure about where to find a rich uncle…
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I should probably know this by now, but any tips on keeping your cuff creases from blowing out? I cuff all my jeans, and after about a year of wear the fabric breaks down and gets a hole at the crease. [emoji848]
I don’t hate it, but was wondering if there is a technique to slow or stop that process?
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I should probably know this by now, but any tips on keeping your cuff creases from blowing out? I cuff all my jeans, and after about a year of wear the fabric breaks down and gets a hole at the crease. [emoji848]
I don’t hate it, but was wondering if there is a technique to slow or stop that process?
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Dirt, grime and debris accumulates in the cuffs and will cause the fabric to break down as a result. At one point I used to uncuff my jeans and use a lint brush to wipe away any debris. That became a pain, and somewhat ineffective, so I stopped cuffing altogether and haven’t looked back.
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I should probably know this by now, but any tips on keeping your cuff creases from blowing out? I cuff all my jeans, and after about a year of wear the fabric breaks down and gets a hole at the crease. [emoji848]
I don’t hate it, but was wondering if there is a technique to slow or stop that process?
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It will always be our pleasure as well, to repair (darn) these for free for you as long as you cover the postage costs to and from us, better yet, we can ship them back for free with an order.
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/wear-and-repair
However, we are currently not accepting any repairs but we can get your name on the waiting list to give you the green light as soon as the workshop is back open after lockdown.
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That’s awesome! Thank you for all the advice and I may send some pairs when it opens up! I have a couple that need some love!
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I'm thinking of getting a new phone plan with Sprint and i'm likely going to have to get rid of my iphone 7 and buy a new cell. Since I don't keep up with the many iphone iterations, can any of you tell me what's up with the iphone SE and how it's better or worse than the other iphones out there? I'm sure there are bells and whistles on the SE that are a step up from my iphone 7 and it's only $400. I have no desire to spend $400 on a phone but if it means I don't have to pay a monthly lease then so be it.
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If you aren't much of a phone guy about the only things you'll probably notice are; slightly different size, better camera, nicer screen, maybe a bit smoother running.
I am similar to you. Don't really care about having the fanciest phone so all the little new 'special' features that come out with each new phone are mostly lost on me.
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The low-tops are on hold.
Coming back to the sneakers, does this mean the high-tops are still on the way? If so, what’s the ETA? And will there be US 13 in the mix?
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Wheres 'Rocket' these days, I hope he's well?
Really enjoyed his WAYWT pics.
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Thats good to hear.