IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans

[weftyarn]

Back from vacation and back in my UHRs. This is the first time putting them on after having washed them right before I left to Indonesia.

Some notes:

Fabric feels as stiff as when I picked them up in Gosport + has a certain „crisp“ to it it didn’t have before. Love it!

The top button is just as difficult to close as when I tried them on raw. So that’s proof of what everyone was suggesting: Worn and washed waist ends up the same as raw.

The whole silhouette tightened up a bit in „no stress areas“ (butt, thighs, leg) and feels more adapted to my body than before.

@Daniel-San The leg did shrink a considerable bit but I can’t quantify (no measurements taken). Luckily I always unfold my cuffs when not wearing my jeans so there’s no visible „off“ cuff mark.

[Dmart]

Didn’t you wash/soak them before? So first time overall that they were in contact with water?

[weftyarn]

@Dmart Oh yes, of course I gave them an initial hot soak before wear day 1

[StiffLeg]

@Heavy_blue @Daniel-San Just checked my washing machine manual. I used a typical warm wash which is in the range of 29-40C.

Good to know. At 35" I'd be looking to do a hem, but if it were to shrink more and closer to 34" I might be good to cuff forever (2" double cuff makes a 30" inseam). The inseam as it is right now is a little unwieldy, particularly at this thickness. But such is the raw life!

[Matt]

@weftyarn they look great. Looking forward to getting mine back out. Trying to lose some summer weight since these are a bit tighter than my other 888s.

[Giles]

@StiffLeg said in IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans:

What should I do about this?

If it was me, I would turn them the right side out, put them on and forget about it

[weftyarn]

Man I can’t wait to wear these again…

[SKT]

@weftyarn I’m right there with you. Can’t wait for some cool weather Yours are looking fantastic

[weftyarn]

Yay, temps are dropping and these beauts will be back on my legs.

[chucklando]

I picked up a pair from mild blend. Looking forward to getting these going this fall/winter.

[Matt]

Got mine at the party last year and didn’t try them on. Even after wearing all winter they were always a little snug so I’m trying this out for the first time. Any tips or tricks? I have wet the waistband as I’m sure that would be suggested.

[Kasi]

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/9337/iron-heart-hacks?_=1696789790440

@Matt

[Matt]

Almost what I was looking for Mo, but thanks.

I can see that it’s been done from that thread, but not if anyone with experience has anything to add.

[Daniel San]

@Matt
get this thing from Amazon. Best and safe !
Can definitely recommend

[Matt]

@Daniel-San I almost bought one last week then I decided my jack is the same exact mechanism and so far have found it to be way easier than o thought to use for this purpose.

[Kasi]

@matt

I have done the car jack.

Better than what Daniel suggested it
I have one but it crap.

Car jack gives you more.

Be careful don’t pop the button. Put one hand on the button holding using the car jack

[Matt]

So far so good. The waist is taking forever to dry so I out it outside. The New Mexico sun should take care of it. It’s stretched to 16” across with about 2” on each side. Think that should get me somewhere I between 32” and 34” which is where I want to be. I’ll keep y’all posted.

[edubz]

Hey Everyone!

Wondering what the chances are that I could get away with just a couple hot soaks prior to wearing these?

Reason is, I only have access to a top loader washing machine, and in my experience, anytime I wash my denim in a top loader, I get some marbling - even if I turn the spin off, wash cold, etc.

Anyone have experience with just soaking these guys? Or maybe a top loader wash on delicate with no spin on a new pair wont cause marbling?

Thanks in advance for any and all input!

[weftyarn]

One hot soak it was for me. 50-60deg water for ca. 1 hour with some agitation here and there. I know some people here might call me crazy for that but take a look at my pics to convince yourself whether it did the jeans any harm

Just really make sure to soak hot (so you can’t leave your hands in the water) and to agitate so everything can settle in nicely.

[Matt]

Hot soaking should be fine but the top loader will work too if you hot soak first and put the jeans in wet. I always wash mine in a top loader and I haven’t had any trouble.