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IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

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    Paul9221
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 19 Apr 2011

    What about the hot vs cold soak on unwashed denim?  I never machine wash these things so I'm thinking that maybe a cold soak would keep them from shrinking too much, protect the denim (vs not soaking at all), and make it easier to guess the post-soak dimensions.

    Blanket-line all the things!!!

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      mpukas
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 17 Jan 2014

      I'll parrot two of Giles' comments;

      • re: cold vs hot soak: ask 100 people, get 101 answers.

      • Soak your jeans before washing to embed the threads in the cotton.

      I say just soak them in the hottest water from your tap. After 40 minutes or so it'll room temp anyway. There's not gonna be a significant difference. It's up to you if you wash them in a machine, but if inside out it's not adversely affect them.

      Don't over think it or over complicate it. I tend to get too OCD with this stuff too, so I'm understand. Just know the waist will stretch back to raw size, and the hips and thighs will shrink a little and probably not stretch back.

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        Sage954
        Iron Heart Deity
        Joined: 1 Apr 2012

        I wash all my IH denim in a front loader on cold and low spin and hang dry.  All my pairs are 634s, XHS,II. I just buy the size that fit pre wash and haven’t noticed much change over the years. They are a bit smaller/stiffer after a wash, but back to normal after a few hours. Full disclaimer though…I have never actually measured so just going by feel.

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          mpukas
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 17 Jan 2014

          Oh, one other thought re: 888 vs the 634  😃

          Not accounting for minor differences in each pair measured and slight measurement inaccuracies which are to be expected, I think the 888 should have a waist measurement smaller than it is. Per size, the 888 is the same or just slightly smaller than the 634. Since the 888 is a high rise and meant to be worn higher, I think it should have a waist about 1/2" - 3/4" smaller than the corresponding 634 size. That would help keep it riding higher at the natural waist, rather than sliding down to the hips.

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            Paul9221
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 19 Apr 2011

            Thanks guys, I appreciate having OCD people sort out my OCD issues 😃

            Blanket-line all the things!!!

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              Sam
              Joined: 21 May 2015

              @Matty123:

              I soaked and I got a decent amount of shrink. I recommend a soak for sure. @Sam will
              You guys be posting shrink measurements?

              There wasn't a plan to. It should behave like the usual 25oz.

              Insta - @braveinthefaceoflasers

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                Kerestel
                Joined: 16 Nov 2018

                Why do you guys release these beauties hours before payday? WHYYYYY?? My wallet (and marriage) don't appreciate it!  😃 😢

                As for soaking/washing, I soak for 2-3 hours in warm water (40-45 C) with a spoonful of salt, then rinse thoroughly in cold water several times. Even with the UHRs I had very minimal shrinkage, going by feel maybe half an inch to an inch, but it stretches back out (no leg twist whatsoever unfortunately).

                To care for the leather patch, I use a wee bit of mink oil before and after the soak to keep it nice and supple. Since it's veg tanned, the oils in the leather can be easily lost during washing, resulting in a hard brittle patch. Mink oil avoids this and although it changes the colour a bit I think it's worth it as it leaves it supple and almost waterproof (I am a hobbyist leathercrafter).

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                  Steve
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 28 Mar 2018

                  Adam wears tag 32

                  insta
                  @saturdaytypefever
                  @steve_ironheart

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                    Matty123
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                    I kinda miss the way these looked when they were new. Shiny and inky in the sun.  Utbthe evo on them is so unique. These are epic

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                      Kerestel
                      Joined: 16 Nov 2018

                      @Matty123:

                      I kinda miss the way these looked when they were new. Shiny and inky in the sun.  Utbthe evo on them is so unique. These are epic

                      You're not making this easier on my wallet Matty. I feel like I need this pair!  😃

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                        Steve
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 28 Mar 2018

                        NOW LIVE

                        insta
                        @saturdaytypefever
                        @steve_ironheart

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                          mpukas
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                          I copped a 33, deciding not to size down to a 32.

                          My 634-XHS size 33 always felt a bit small, so I thought I needed a 34 in that cut. So, I went with a 34 when the 888-NT was released, and that's a size too big. The UHR didn't shrink nearly as much as I thought it would. I've come to conclude that my pair of 634-XHS either were on the small side of 33, or they shrunk 1/2+ size over time.

                          Assuming the fit is good on the 33, I'll soak and wash them initially to get the majority of the shrink out. Then I'll get them hemmed at RCFG. That ends up costing a bit more, but I didn't want to risk hemming through IHUK and not being able to return/exchange if needed. Once I start wearing them regularly, I'm not washing these as often as I have with others pairs in the past, which was every 2-6 weeks, as needed.

                          Very, Very excited about this denim!!!  😉 😉 😉

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                            Jett129
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                            The fabric is jaw dropping to say the least. I’m 4 days in on my pair of 555s. They’re starting to settle and become really comfortable. I washed and soaked them warm,put them into the drier,and they tightened up but stretched right back out again.  Haven’t checked the length for shrinkage yet. The buttons were the hardest ever. Enjoy!

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                              tvenuto
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 15 Sept 2016

                              34 on order. New year new denim.

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                                Filthy2123ozjunkie
                                見習いボスー
                                Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                I'm really excited for these too. Thanks a lot for everybody's help IHUK. ❤

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                                  T.J.
                                  Joined: 10 Apr 2015

                                  @Jett129:

                                  The buttons were the hardest ever.

                                  ^^

                                  I used a wrench to stretch them out 🙂

                                  last edited by 30 Jan 2019, 18:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Jett129
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                    Me too,used needle nose pliers and it was still rough.

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                                      Filthy2123ozjunkie
                                      見習いボスー
                                      Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                      I always just use my fingers.

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                                        Jett129
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                        I think you once posted a picture of your fingers after wrestling with the buttons. All blue.

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                                          Filthy2123ozjunkie
                                          見習いボスー
                                          Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                          Could be. You should have seen the first time I put on those sized down Beatle Busters. Hahaha

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