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

[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?

[hoppy_IPA]

a few of my favorite things

[neph93]

@hoppy_IPA @vaquero357 two great 555 fits. Funny story a few years back the 555 was considered too sharp a cut for the XHS denim. Glad that changed.

[Giles]

@neph93:

Funny story a few years back the 555 was considered too sharp a cut for the XHS denim.

That's because I am an arse…..

[neph93]

@Giles:

@neph93:

Funny story a few years back the 555 was considered too sharp a cut for the XHS denim.

That's because I am an arse…..

I wasn't going to name names…

[vaquero357]

…broke the 'neph93 rule' and went straight to wash after one week of wear. Washed on cool water setting then spaced out and didn't set to 'delicate' and left it on 'heavy duty'. ???

...they got beat up to be sure but I think its all good. Here's the measurements after the flogging, unwashed new / one week wear, HD wash and drip dry:

waist-18"=36" / 17"=34"
front rise-11 1/4" / 10 3/4"
rear rise-16 1/2" / 16 1/4"
thigh-13" / 12 1/2"
knee-8.9 9" / 8 1/2"
hem-8 1/2" / 8 1/4"
inseam-35" / 34"

...tight and crispy but ready for a long haul of wear now!