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    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
      Filthy2123ozjunkie
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      I think machine washing jeans changes their material composition slightly too. Like the texture completely changes. I can't tell if it is from the oils in the denim from your skin or if it does something to the fibers but machine washed jeans feel drier to me. They seem to stay softer and silkier if you only hand wash. I'm too 'filthy' to not ever wash my jeans. Ive tried like 20 different pairs and I definitely don't have the will power to go that far. I think the most I've ever gone is a year with my 2017 pair of UHR. They are still unwashed and only soaked but they also still stink to high heaven. Still, like I haven't worn them for several years…

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        My jeans have actually never smelled bad even after wearing for months straight. I always have to wash them because I spill food on them or they get pissed or barfed on.

        That leads me to another random question.
        What about denim makes it not stink like other fabrics? For instance, if I wore a pair of sweats for 2 months straight it would smell horrible.

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        • neph93N
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          @Jeanmoreau:

          What about denim makes it not stink like other fabrics? For instance, if I wore a pair of sweats for 2 months straight it would smell horrible.

          Speaking as someone who generally has to wash his jeans due to odours after 5-8 weeks, I suspect the twill weave plays a role. Otherwise the relatively unfucked about with cotton, and possibly the dyeing with indigo may help. This is speculation on my part though.

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

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          • EdHE
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            Surely something to do with one or more of the following, probably in combination:

            • With all bottoms, your nether-regions, likely to be the sweatiest parts of your bottom half, don't come into direct contact with the jeans thanks to underwear - compare to T-shirts, for instance

            • You probably aren't doing vigorous activity in jeans (especially stiffer jeans) compared to, say, sweat pants

            • Sweat pants are more likely to feature synthetic fibres these days, which repel sweat and trap it within the garment (vs cotton which will absorb it, moving the moisture further from the body, where it can evaporate and dry more quickly, preventing a breeding ground for bacteria from forming)

            Take the dive...

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              Few questions on the use of Paypal to sell things.
              1.  If I don't have my bank account link to PayPal, PayPal will keep the $$ in its account linked to me?
              2.  If and when I subsequently link my bank account to PayPal, I can move the $$ into my bank account? Is it a cumbersome process?

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                I thought you couldn’t even have a PayPal without a linked bank account. News to me.

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                  Omega Man
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                  I had one when i signed up but it has since been closed.  Not sure if I am now in violation with PayPal rules  😶  only my credit card is linked to buy things.

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                    I was kind of thinking that the stink compounds can’t adhere as well to the cotton threads because they are so tightly woven in denim.

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                    • neph93N
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                      @Omega:

                      Few questions on the use of Paypal to sell things.
                      1.  If I don't have my bank account link to PayPal, PayPal will keep the $$ in its account linked to me?
                      2.  If and when I subsequently link my bank account to PayPal, I can move the $$ into my bank account? Is it a cumbersome process?

                      1. Yes. That will be your PayPal balance. You can use it online wherever PayPal is an option.

                      2. Yes, transferring is possible. It isn’t cumbersome but the money does take 1-2 working days to show up in your account.

                      One thing to be aware of with transfers is your bank’s reporting criteria. In Norway the banks have to report every bank deposit of over 500USD to the tax authority at which point it may become taxable.

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

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        Sorry for abusing this thread but..
                        Belt recommendations? I’m not trying to spend a million dollars on it but at the same time my current belt is terrible and from target.

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                        • neph93N
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                          @Jeanmoreau:

                          Sorry for abusing this thread but..
                          Belt recommendations? I’m not trying to spend a million dollars on it but at the same time my current belt is terrible and from target.

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                          What kind of belt do you want? There are plenty of good leather choices on the markert from 100USD-200USD. What buckle style do you fancy?

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

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                            @Jeanmoreau I have belts from Pigeon Tree and B.Weiss leather,both fine craftsman from Colorado. I prefer B.Weiss in general,and you don’t have to wait 3 months for one of his belts. Bullhide belts are good for a mass produced belt.

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                              I really know nothing about belts so I don’t know what belt buckle.. A normal looking one?

                              B Weiss is 500 dollars. I can’t be paying that much for a belt. I’m thinking around 100 maybe even less? Is that possible for something decent?

                              What about those ones that start out as really light then get darker as you wear them? Is that legit or some sort of gimmick?

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                              • endoE
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                                I really like my OGL Double Prong Garrison Buckle Leather Belts

                                si tacuisses

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                                • neph93N
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                                  @Jeanmoreau:

                                  I really know nothing about belts so I don’t know what belt buckle.. A normal looking one?

                                  What about those ones that start out as really light then get darker as you wear them? Is that legit or some sort of gimmick?

                                  A good natural vegtan belt is an excellent choice. Not a gimmick, totally legit. I have the IH version and have had it for seven years. Use it 300+ days a year. I’d say it has twice as many years left in it. Not a bad buy for 200USD.

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

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                                  • pechelmanP
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                                    If you search for leather gun belts you can often find nice shops that make simple sturdy belts. I bought a couple from bullhide belts years ago that I've worn daily that still look fantastic and are great belts since they're meant to hold up heavy things hanging from them. They were very customizable when I bought and specifically liked how they offered 7 holes spaced at .75" rather than the more typical 5 holes at 1" spacing.

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                                      @Jeanmoreau Go back to Bweiss,and look at the super beast for $145,don’t know why the only thing showing is that $500 belt.   

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                                        @pechelman:

                                        If you search for leather gun belts you can often find nice shops that make simple sturdy belts. I bought a couple from bullhide belts years ago that I've worn daily that still look fantastic and are great belts since they're meant to hold up heavy things hanging from them. They were very customizable when I bought and specifically liked how they offered 7 holes spaced at .75" rather than the more typical 5 holes at 1" spacing.

                                        I recommended Bullhide to him as well. I agree,and have 2 of their belts.

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                                        • 68degreesorless6
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                                          For me, IH tochigi belt is 10x better than my $100 belts. Pay 2x, get 10x = great value

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                                          • chrisjohnnickC
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                                            Big fan of these:

                                            https://www.emilerwin.com/collections/belts

                                            I have the standard version (112 Signature) in Black/Brass and Walnut/Brass.

                                            Wants List:
                                            IHSH-20-Red, XL
                                            IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                                            IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                                            IHSW-45 Black, M
                                            IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                                            IH-777S-SB size 32
                                            IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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