IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black

[Nskelton]

Just joined the 25oz club. Strange question, I've always used the tub, but would it be okay to soak these in a big bucket?

[AdamJ]

@Nskelton Yes, as long as they wet through, should be fine!

[Jett129]

Can you get adequate agitation in a bucket?

[Nskelton]

@Jett129 unsure, but I don't want too much shrinkage since I ordered a tag 38 and my 555-01od are right at 38.

[Jett129]

Wasn’t sure if you were trying for any shrinkage.

[neph93]

@Nskelton:

@Jett129 unsure, but I don't want too much shrinkage since I ordered a tag 38 and my 555-01od are right at 38.

If you’re ever going to wash them, you might as well get the shrinkage out now. Better to find they don’t fit straight away than have them be too small in three months time.

You can use a bucket, but why would you if you have a tub. The bucket necessitates folding which increases the risk of marbling and abrasion lines. Better to have them stretched out.

[Nskelton]

Spoke too soon about joining the 25oz club, but it might've worked out for the better because I'm now interested the upcoming double black 25oz of this fit.

[gcsk76]

2 weeks in, 1 soak after 1 week. Tag 32.
Struggled with the buttons for a couple of days, now all good.

Don’t mind to shrink for half an inch every where, but happy to keep it as it is for another 6 months before going in the washing machine.

I have read through this 70 pages of info twice before I jumped in. (Special thanks to Graham for helping in sizing)

Look forward for the long journey with IH.

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[neph93]

Very nice fit. Depending in the length and warmth of your soak, there may not be any shrink left, but they look great as they are imho.

[gcsk76]

@neph93:

Very nice fit. Depending in the length and warmth of your soak, there may not be any shrink left, but they look great as they are imho.

Probably from this angle you may some room in the top block to spare.

Not complaining, makes the wearing more pleasant. I do love the colour.

I did with room temp water for an hour just to soften a bit.

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[neph93]

The 555 top block is roomy compared to the 777 so that looks about right. It is a relaxed, (but still sharp), slim tapered fit. Nice to know these threads still work as useful resources.

[gcsk76]

@neph93:

The 555 top block is roomy compared to the 777 so that looks about right. It is a relaxed, (but still sharp), slim tapered fit. Nice to know these threads still work as useful resources.

From behind to make it complete.

Great treasure of resources here no doubt.

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[Mustafa911]

One soak no wash

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[RoxRocks86]

Great stuff @Mustafa911 love how it’s still that deep, dark saturated indigo with pops of electric blue 

[Mustafa911]

@RoxRocks86:

Great stuff @Mustafa911 love how it’s still that deep, dark saturated indigo with pops of electric blue 

Thanks . By next year this denim will look beautiful

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[Lowlander]

November 3, 2019 (first day in the XHSib):

November 4, 2020 (140 days of wearing the XHSib):

[Lowlander]

Clearly I've lost my head over the past year… :o

[Lowlander]

Clearly I've lost my head over the past year… :o

[Smiladon]

@Lowlander:

Clearly I've lost my head over the past year… :o

What an amazing transformation on these 555 XHSib! Great look! The jacket is also coming along nicely, along with the shirt. Love the year in this outfit theme Is the jacket a Lee?

[Smiladon]

Oh I see the red W now