IH-777S-SLB - 16oz Slubby Selvedge Denim Slim Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

[T4920]

@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 dry

But don't overthink it, enjoy the process and do whatever feels right for you!

[Luscombe]

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.

[T4920]

@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!

[A Former User]

@Luscombe beware.. the forum and this community is the best but not so best for the wallet

[Oaktavia]

@Luscombe Welcome brother!

[denim-dawg]

I love spring and summer.. everything blossoms and pops so beautifully.

[stitchdown.shell]

For those who own these, is it safe to say, the waist will stretch out one inch approx after some wear? I found a pair that's 1 inch tighter than my ideal waist size and want to ask before purchase. Thanks, all.

[goosehd]

@stichdown-shell From the product description: “ The waist will stretch out approximately one inch with wear”

From experience, Yes.

The question is: Have they been stretched out already from the previous owner?

[stitchdown.shell]

@goosehd Thank you for your help! It will be a brand new pair. Im a 32.5'' measured waist (good and comfortable), and I found a pair online in a size 31'' (websites say it's anywhere between 31 to 32'' laid flat). Returns aren't possible. Would be an expensive mistake if it doesnt fit.

Was looking for reassurance from real world wearers.

[Matt]

They should stretch at least an inch. The slub is very elastic. And if they don’t work you should be able to flip them easily as long as they aren’t hemmed. Hemmed pants are trickier to resell.

[stitchdown.shell]

@Matt Thanks, Matt. Very helpful. I'm gonna hem them as I'm short and 36'' length would look too sloppy for me.

[Matt]

That’s cool. Just make sure you’re happy with the fit before you hem. I’d wear them cuffed for a bit. It won’t take long for them to start stretching out in the waist so it shouldn’t be a big deal to give it a day or two just to make sure. Best of luck.

[DeeDee85]

@stichdown-shell if it helps, my 555 skinny’s stretched more than any other pair I’ve owned.

[Jupri]

Hello all!

Sharing fit check of 777 SLB

Feels snug but comfy stretchy, no hemming

[doubletee]

Looks perfect to me man

[AdamJ]

SLUB SEASON IS ALMOST UPON US

not the 555 yet tho

[Ross]

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[JamesB]

Sizing chart can now be found in the first post.
Please be aware you may not be able to view the product’s website page leading up to launch, as it will be briefly offline whilst we prepare for the release at 1600 BST on Friday 24 May

[Ross]

RESTOCK

[AdamJ]