IH-777S-SLB - 16oz Slubby Selvedge Denim Slim Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Can anyone comment on the leg twist on this fabric? Do they come with leg twist right out of the bag or does that only happen after washing? I've owned LHT denim before so I can deal with some leg twist but I was curious how crazy the leg twist is on these slubbys. Looking at the pics of Giles pair it doesn't seem to be too bad.
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@manufc10 mine came with a twisted leg out of the bag, but nothing to be not cool, leg twist is a very underrated thing in mine opinion and just the way the denim behaves. Embrace it i would say
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Unless all the character is sucked out of a denim by skewing it massively post weave, it will be prone to some skew (if it is left or right hand twill, that is). Different batches of the same denim will skew differently, so will jeans sewn on different sewing machines. Don’t fight it, celebrate it (or stick with broken twill or plain weave)…..
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I thank you all for the input. I'm definitely copping a pair now just a matter of when.
@Giles is there a restock scheduled in the pipeline yet?
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We will restock all slubby jeans, and add OD ones, but there is nothing in production atm, so will be months
Oh hell yeah. Thanks Alex.
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These are so wicked! Like them so much. Although the back seam is so heavy on this, I get a red, sore line on my skin after a days fading hahah.. but it’s worth it. Have a great Friday!
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@manufc10 haha! True! My left leg is twisted - but I like the touch of difference
“set your jeans free” haha -
My first post here. I am new to Selvedge Denim.
Recently ordered a pair of NF online that arrived and were too small. Rather than just send back and forth decided to take a 2-1/2 hr drive to Chicago, MildBlend, and try on a few different styles, sizes and brands to figure out what fits me the best. No real options for buying selvedge Denim products except online and the returns are a hassle.
I was looking to get fitted in NF and IH. I did find my style and size in both manufacturers.
I walked out of the store with a 2 pairs of NF denims, 20 oz. and 16 oz., and a mission to find a pair of the IH slubby's in my style and size. The IH 777S style fits me the best.
Today I found a pair on line and pulled the trigger, IH 777S-Slub 36.The NF and IH seem to fit well but I am most stoked about the IH and the forum here. The prospect of having a forum to share experiences, wear jeans that fit well and will form to my shape is very appealing to me.
Thanks to all here that are sharing their passion.
Now to figure out what to do about break in and washing.....
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@Luscombe welcome my man! Let your IH journey begin
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@Luscombe welcome! From what I hear you shouldn't have too much of an issue breaking in the slubbies, but as for washing... prepare to encounter myriad tips and tricks as you venture down our beloved indigo rabbit hole...
General consensus here seems to be:
Soak first
Turn inside out
Wash at 30/40c with low spin (no spin on first wash)
Hang to dryBut don't overthink it, enjoy the process and do whatever feels right for you!
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Thanks for the tip @T4920.
I am wearing the 20 oz now and will soak and wash them this evening. They have a 2% stretch material in the denim and fit pretty snug in all the right places. I am ok with the shrinking a bit if the waist will stay or stretch back to the current size.Was just notified that my IH's have shipped.
BTW, I am no youngster so this is a bit of an adventure for me to explore selvedge denim. I really appreciate high quality products that improve with age.
Kinda like me.......at least that is what my wife says.
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@Luscombe Are the 20oz the Elephant XI Grandrelle Stretch?
I have a pair of the Elephant 9s that were my first heavyweight denim, they're lovely but don't get much wear nowadays.. normally pull them out during summer as they are cuffed super high and look great with sandals.
I'm glad you're still taking on new adventures, I bought my first pair of selvedge jeans in 2008, and although my interest and devotion to denim has fluctuated over the years, I am certain it will be part of my life for decades to come.
This forum is the best place to delve deeper into it all, and has increased my appreciation for the the craft tenfold since joining last year.
Great to have you here!
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@Luscombe beware.. the forum and this community is the best but not so best for the wallet
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I love spring and summer.. everything blossoms and pops so beautifully.
brain is twisted as well
