IH-555-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo
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Picked these up last week.
Wondering. My weight (waist, actually) fluctuates a bit. I go between a 32 and a 36, but my skinny legs aren't affected at all. I opted for the 35 because of the waist dimensions after measuring my other 555 21oz (size 34, waist stretched to 36) but when I got my XHS in size 35, they were huge everywhere! Including the waist. I'd already had them hemmed, so that's on me.
It's like I need that 33/34 leg dimension with a 35 - 36 waist. These are close in waist, but not the legs.
So, my question is this. After a super hot soak for 45 minutes did nothing meaningful to reduce size anywhere, I'm looking into the hot wash/hot dry method.
I'm used to washing in a washing machine and hot drying (I know, I know) and I've usually gotten the result I want after about 2 cycles of that.
...but now I'm scared of marbling and lines. I've had quite a few pants IH and others that have had the dreaded lines on the calves.
Is there a way I can hot wash/hot dry (dryer) these jeans without marbling or lines because I'd really like these to shrink down another size.
Turning inside out seems like a strategy that could work, but I want to hear from people that have done it. because I still feel like you could get those lines. Maybe no spin cycle in the wash?
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@drtii put them inside out, soak them fully wet with the shower head before you put them into the washing machine. NO spin and drip dry or flat dry.
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Thanks heavy blue!
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@drtii no prob man! Enjoy them
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I usually just lurk around here but got inspired to post after the redesigned forum. Been wearing the 555-XHS almost everyday for the last 5 months. Not a ton of fading yet. I'm a 6th grade teacher so don't get some of the sick fades as fast of some of y'all! Also got my favorite jacket on, IH-526J-22, love the shorter cut on it! Fit pics are hard when you live alone!
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@Kasi Yeah its gotten a bit out of hand. Been working on downsizing the collection, gives me a couple buck that I inevitably give to Iron Heart.
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@Jcaz6996 sick video man!
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@mumonkey72 cheers bud
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Just got these. Plan to make these my main pair for a good while. Soaked and washed and feel great already. Made a new belt for them, always enjoyable with a bit of leather evolution as well. (Might need another hole in the belt eventually, but somewhat satisfying keeping it neat with just the one for now).
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Tha's a great looking belt! You made it yourself?? @JunkPants
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@Lowlander Thanks! Yes, I enjoy doing a bit of leatherwork when I have the time. Generally I keep the rejects and failed projects for myself and gift the good stuff to friends and family.
Here are a few other belt examples.
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@JunkPants that are some badass looking belts man
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@Heavy_blue Thanks man!
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The sun came out this afternoon and after a couple of winters of wear I noticed some electric blue fades appearing - stubborn buggers!
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mate