IH-555-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

[neph93]

@BD81:

They have been sitting in hot water for 5 mins and it already looks like they have lost alot of indigo. I am wishing that I just wore them without the soak

Don’t worry about that. It is surface lying excess indigo. You don’t need it, the jeans will still be as dark as they were pre-soak and it won’t affect fading at all.

[BD81]

I will post measurements when they dry

[BD81]

Don’t worry about that. It is surface lying excess indigo. You don’t need it, the jeans will still be as dark as they were pre-soak and it won’t affect fading at all.

Thanks ! I feel better already 

[neph93]

If you consider the 21oz, it is fully sanforised, once washed, and treated with a dye fixing solution. It still crocks and bleeds over everything from the first day, and it still fades.

The XHS has far fewer post weave processes but they had still seem a lot of water and heat before they were sent out to Gosport.

[BD81]

The 21oz aren't as fun to break in though.If they are still going to be dark when they dry, a bit of indigo loss is no big deal. I hope I didnt go too hot and have them end up too tight around the calves

[neph93]

My point was that unless the jeans are loomstate, with no post weave processing at all the they will have seen heat and water before you soak them. Whatever heat and water you throw at them will pale beside the industrial processes they have been subjected to. While the 21oz is an extreme example it applies to the XHS too. So a little indigo bleeding is not a worry.

As for shrinkage and heat, it is agitation that causes a lot of shrinkage so the difference a 40C or 60C soak without agitation will make is somewhere between negligible and none.

Excited to hear how it goes!

[Jett129]

Are you agitating them,or just letting them sit? If just sitting you probably won’t get too much shrinkage.

[BD81]

I understood your point  I also appreciate your knowledge on the topic

They have been heavily agitated, I figured that I might as well try to get all the shrink out the first time.

[Giles]

As Reuben says, zippo to worry about.  You've likely lost about 0.01% of the indigo in them…..

[vaquero357]

…I think I found my home when it comes to jeans and cut.

…555-XHS 36x36 hemmed at 35". Right out of the bag they fit perfect! I'm blown away. Good to be home!

[BD81]

Nice fit man! Cool shirt too

[vaquero357]

…thanks Brother!( sister? )

...is 81 for HA?

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@vaquero357 I have a similar rocking chair

[vaquero357]

…nice on the backbone in the morning with a cup of coffee!

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Mine is more of a cat bed now.

[vaquero357]

…not sure I've seen a happier looking cat! 

[BD81]

@vaquero357  are you going to soak them or just wear em raw?

[BD81]

Here are my measurements for anyone that is interested or looking at buying a pair. First wear post soak the waist stretched out very fast to 35.5

Pre Soak
W: 35.3"
FR: 11.1
RR: 16.2
T: 13.0
K: 8.7
H: 8.0
L: 32.75

Post soak
W: 34.7
FR: 10.8
RR: 15.7
T: 13.0
K: 8.7
H: 8.0
L: 32.5

[vaquero357]

…abiding by the 'neph93 rule'. One week of wear then a warm soak.

...can't believe the difference in the feel of my two month old 634 XHS's and the new 555's. I broke in the latter more than I thought.

...really impressed with both pair, has to be the best jeans available on the planet right now. Think of that!

...aren't we lucky?

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