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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    IH-634-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    • hoppy_IPAH
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      @neph93:

      Wearing now to achieve stretch will mitigate some of the shrinkage when they finally get a wash. In my experience it mitigates most but not all.

      Neph I remember you posting this advice recently & found it to be very helpful.

      Below is another one from you I liked:

      @neph93:

      In general, XHS will end up slightly larger (by about half an inch), than published measurements after shrinkage and stretch has happened.

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      • dinobarnesberlinD
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        @neph93:

        Wearing now to achieve stretch will mitigate some of the shrinkage when they finally get a wash. In my experience it mitigates most but not all.

        It will not mitigate shrinkage in the length, so the bigger issue is your leg shrinking an inch and taking and fading or worked in creases with it, further up your leg.

        Thats a really good point about the fades-creases moving further up the leg with a washing.
        Im in the same position with my 666-21s. soaked them twice, but no wash yet.
        Im putting that off till its absolutely necessary.

        what's the best way to lock them in?
        wearing them wet after the wash maybe?

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        • neph93N
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          @dinobarnesberlin you don’t have to worry sir. The 21oz is fully sanforised and will not loose any length in the leg.

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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          • dinobarnesberlinD
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            @neph93:

            @dinobarnesberlin you don’t have to worry sir. The 21oz is fully sanforised and will not loose any length in the leg.

            Thank you @neph93 . Those are comforting words to hear 🙂
            I don't know why I still tend to overthink these things sometimes.

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            • neph93N
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              @dinobarnesberlin:

              I don't know why I still tend to overthink these things sometimes.

              I think we all do mate 😉

              “Some of those that work forces
              Are the same that burn crosses”

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              • 7tacos7
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                Off for hemming.

                Left cuff with one inch added for shrinkage hopefully will get me that sweet spot.

                Had these so long I cannot remember if I soaked them or not. These have been in storage for 5 years or so.

                RIP, Geo
                "Wow I never knew the made jackets that heavy… I need room for underlay and a gun.  Please advise.  That is one heavy jacket."  My Dad, IH-526Jod

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                  It's a cozy Monday here in Indiana…

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                  • AppfaffA
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                    now that is a good fit. and I'm sure slingin boots has it's perks 🙂

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                    • D
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                      😃 I love my boots like I do my denim  😉

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                      • vaquero357V
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                        …I finally got around to repairing that coin pocket rivet that slipped off after their first bath.

                        ...a smaller hammer may have been in order :o but I don't believe this rivet will be coming off any time soon. 😃

                        ...also a pic of my buddies handy work on the torn rear pocket. He used UV resistant Sunbrella thread, so I got that going for me. Also, I asked him what his sewing rig is and he informed it is a PFAFF 545 for those who know their machines. 🙂

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                        • AppfaffA
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                          My people do make the best sewing machines [emoji41]

                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                          • hoppy_IPAH
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                            i dig that rivet

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                            • neph93N
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                              Excellent repair.

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              • Alex_24A
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                                @vaquero357:

                                …so I got that going for me

                                Nice work on the repairs and a well-timed „Caddyshack“ reference is always in order [emoji106] [emoji41]

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                                • vaquero357V
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                                  @Appfaff:

                                  My people do make the best sewing machines [emoji41]

                                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                  😃 😃 😃

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                                  • vaquero357V
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                                    …did I just 'bling' my jeans? ???

                                    ...look out kids I just may of started something! 😃 😉

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                                    • vaquero357V
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                                      …was getting a little self conscious of the big cuff on my 634XHS's. When you wear your jeans for long periods of time in between washings things get a little loose and hang on the hips a little lower. Was feeling like the sailor on the 'Cracker Jack' box. :o

                                      ...so I've noticed a lot of you cats and kittens will take your big cuff and cuff it again by half, while still leaving the selvedge and chain stitching exposed! Great idea and really changed the look and feel on this particular cut.

                                      ...is there a name for that style of cuff? Also, that's a 100 oz. denim cuff right there!! ??? 😎

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                                      • RichardR
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                                        It’s a tokyo cuff  🙂

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                                        • vaquero357V
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                                          @Richard:

                                          It’s a tokyo cuff  🙂

                                          …Richard you culture vulture! Thank you. 😎

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                                          • G
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                                            Those cuffs look just right.

                                            I also tend to 'Tokyo cuff' my jeans. I have a paid of 555-XHS that I didn't get shortened, so I have massive cuffs that actually look really good with heavy boots.

                                            I had to Google 'Cracker Jack box' - that made me laugh  😃

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