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    • EdHE
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      It would be very odd for a counterfeiter to take all that time to get the rest of the patch right, and then screw up the stamp right at the end.

      Take the dive...

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      • OaktaviaO
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        I am aware the Mad Black denim/dying process has been kept super secret, but has any new information surfaced about it? I have a pair of XHSmb and am super curious about them. Does anyone have a faded pair (or other weights) they have photos or could take photos of? I've been reading through "regular" OD pages and while the fades are miraculous, the denim itself just looks so different.

        Finally, will there ever be any double OD process similar to the Mad Black or is it just IH history at this point?

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        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

        WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
        IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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        • GammamanG
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          What’s the best way to remove wax from denim? I fell asleep in the chair and was woken by hot wax my daughter tried to pick up hot tea light and dropped it on my lap.

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          • AlexA
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            @Oaktavia Lilley to be IH a history I am afraid mate

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            • todyT
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              @Gammaman Blotting paper on both sides, and then carefully melt the wax with an iron.

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              • MattM
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                ^ that should do it.

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                • GilesG
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                  @tody said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                  @Gammaman Blotting paper on both sides, and then carefully melt the wax with an iron.

                  That is the way.....

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • GammamanG
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                    Thanks that what I was thinking just have to wipe the dust off the iron haven’t used it in years.😂

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                    • GammamanG
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                      All gone I can live with the slightly darker spots cheers.

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                      • KasiK
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                        Ok question,
                        I believe already been answered

                        But seeing some people using the Tumble dryer for drying jeans.

                        I know it’s not recommended but still some do it.

                        Any benefits from it, for the Fades

                        Not an admin. Not a mod. But the guy whose fits turn heads and whose name comes up when people ask, “how should this piece fit?” 🖕

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                          @Kasi I do it all the time,especially once I’ve gotten all the shrink out. Sometimes inside out sometimes right side out. Depends on how they were washed. I use the highest setting and put tennis balls in for the wrinkles,and it has absolutely zero effect on the fading process.

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                          • KasiK
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                            Thanks @Jett129

                            Not an admin. Not a mod. But the guy whose fits turn heads and whose name comes up when people ask, “how should this piece fit?” 🖕

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                            • MattM
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                              I Think the effects on fading would be over time. You’d get less contrast than if you air dry them. If you don’t wash and dry infrequently it wouldn’t be as much of a problem. Ive dried mine once or twice with no significant issues.

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                              • KasiK
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                                Thank @Matt

                                Not an admin. Not a mod. But the guy whose fits turn heads and whose name comes up when people ask, “how should this piece fit?” 🖕

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                                • MattM
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                                  😉

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                                    I always tumble dry, inside-out. I can only compare to what I’ve seen online of you crazies that baby and hand-wash all your stuff, but I think lower contrast is the only difference in fades. That comes from the machine washing, and not from drying.

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                                    • KasiK
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                                      Thanks @sabergirl

                                      Not an admin. Not a mod. But the guy whose fits turn heads and whose name comes up when people ask, “how should this piece fit?” 🖕

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                                      • EdHE
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                                        Can anyone help me ID these: https://www.marrkt.com/products/iron-heart-9oz-cotton-chinos-green-31?_kx=9Ir7c6ZKdNDjrFY5V3kjbpsXOvpYTRxCd8iQ9IrbMGI%3D.T8mKkc

                                        I'm assuming they're legit, but I've tried searching the Bottoms pages, but can't find reference to a 9oz selvedge cargo pant on these forums... Might be tempted to give those a go tho if they're for real as they look to be my size.

                                        Take the dive...

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                                          Those look like 718 heavy sateen cargoes. I’ve always wanted a pair. Not sure if the fabric weight was ever published.

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                                          • AdamJA
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                                            @sabergirl spot on with the ID, I don't recall them being selvedge though. Forum thread is here

                                            The devil is in the detail..

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