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IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black

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    goosehd
    Mod Squad
    @CMcCartie
    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

    @CMcCartie wearing them dry is definitely a path that you can choose, but beware that if/when you do soak/wash them that they will shrink slightly. The biggest issue will be that the honeycombs will slightly shift at that point (possibly a 1/2 inch). This will give them a slightly hazy-esque appearance or cause them to start to form new creases/honeycombs which you may or may not like.

    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

    last edited by goosehd 18 Mar 2024, 21:57 C 1 Reply Last reply 18 Mar 2024, 22:19 Reply Quote 1
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      CMcCartie
      Raw and Unwashed
      @goosehd
      Joined: 29 Nov 2019

      @goosehd I may be wrong but if I cold soak (not hot soak) I shouldn’t loose anything in the leg.
      I talked with Graham about this and was told not soaking was fine since they are sanforised and if I did a (cold soak only) i wouldn’t loose anything in the leg but he may have been referring my fear of losing room in the thigh which is the main reason for me not soaking them lol.
      Do you think a cold soak will shrink the inseam ?

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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        @CMcCartie
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        @CMcCartie I think with a cold soak that you will
        be fine, but a hot soak and agitation that you will get some shrinkage (not a lot, but possibly 1/2”) in all dimensions. Any dimension under strain will stretch back out (waist), where the length will not.

        @Graham I am hoping that this is correct and that you can confirm?

        Thanks!

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

        last edited by goosehd 18 Mar 2024, 22:35 C 1 Reply Last reply 18 Mar 2024, 23:29 Reply Quote 0
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          CMcCartie
          Raw and Unwashed
          @goosehd
          Joined: 29 Nov 2019

          @goosehd I appreciate your input! Definitely something I want to figure out now, instead of down the road when it could cause a bigger problem.

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            goosehd
            Mod Squad
            @CMcCartie
            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

            @CMcCartie @Graham or one of the IHUK crew will set us straight. I’m 98% sure that the advice is correct, but I would rather err on the side of caution than to give bad advice 🙂

            They are a great fit and I hope that you have many happy years in them!

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

            last edited by 18 Mar 2024, 23:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Graham
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 8 May 2014

              @CMcCartie Unfortunately as shrinkage is not an exact science it is really hard to put a definitive number on it but with a cold soak you are going to get a lot less to none compared to a warm of hot wash. I personally got about 0.5" shrinkage in the inseam at 30c so I can see one getting even less with cold water and no agitation. If you enjoy how they are out of the box you can keep rocking them if you don't want to soak them to soften them up.

              @gmac_ironheart
              🤘

              last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 09:56 C 1 Reply Last reply 19 Mar 2024, 16:49 Reply Quote 2
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                CMcCartie
                Raw and Unwashed
                @Graham
                Joined: 29 Nov 2019

                @Graham, thanks for the reply!! And ya, I can definitely see how Shrinkage is different from case to case. But I’m not too worried, and I love how they fit and feel now, so I will go with the flow and keep ‘em dry!

                If and when they need a bit of a refresh I’ll do my standard cold soak and sunshine hang/dry. It’s worked wonders for me and achieved some killer high-contrast fades!

                Whatever shrinkage does or doesn’t occur, I’ll deal with it then, and I’ll keep the forum updated on this pair's journey……it will be a fun one!

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                  A Former User
                  @CMcCartie
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                  @CMcCartie your journey brother! Enjoy it! I love my xhsib to death and although i did soak them i dig it you go in this one your own way

                  last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 17:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                    Supersonic
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @CMcCartie
                    Joined: 22 Nov 2023

                    @CMcCartie Nice fit man! Just out of curiosity how much do you weigh and how tall are you?

                    last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 20:41 C 1 Reply Last reply 20 Mar 2024, 06:23 Reply Quote 0
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                      CMcCartie
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @Supersonic
                      Joined: 29 Nov 2019

                      @Supersonic 5’9 almost 5’10 and around 180-185, these are a 35 tag with a true waist of 35.7 and a thigh at 13.1, had to size up a bit since I have a relatively muscular build and needed the extra room in the thigh. But they fit perfectly with a belt.

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                        Luijim78
                        啓蒙家
                        @CMcCartie
                        Joined: 19 Aug 2022

                        @CMcCartie I always need the maximum possible shrinkage, especially on the thighs and knees and unless you immerse them in boiling water or in the washing machine at very high temperatures you won't get much shrinkage in these points, furthermore any minimal shrinkage you get will be lost in a couple of days of wearing, I have six pairs of XHS, the first two I soaked after a year, the other 4 after 2/3 days of wearing, honestly, from my little experience, soaking is not like that decisive in shrinkage but very useful in accelerating fading and wearing comfort, finally it seems to prevent premature "breakages" in the points of greatest pressure and in the cuffs.

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                          deanclean
                          Iron Heart Deity
                          Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                          I just got these in the mail yesterday. The waist was just a little big so I gave just the waistband a hot soak. That tightened things up perfectly. What a great fit. I bought these when they were first released in the different cut. I can’t remember what it was but I’m really glad they did it in the 555. Here is a horrible fit picture. I’ll have my wife take a better one later. Everyone is looking great in these!

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                          last edited by 20 Mar 2024, 09:33 C 1 Reply Last reply 20 Mar 2024, 18:21 Reply Quote 3
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                            Graham
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 8 May 2014

                            @CMcCartie Sounds perfect brother, you are doing everything right. Enjoy the journey!

                            @gmac_ironheart
                            🤘

                            last edited by 20 Mar 2024, 09:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                              CMcCartie
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              @deanclean
                              Joined: 29 Nov 2019

                              @deanclean looks like a great fit man !! Ive also been very happy with the fit on these 555s they are definitely slim, but with the thickness of the material and the way it creases and stacks they don’t come off as a “skinny jean“

                              last edited by 20 Mar 2024, 18:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                deanclean
                                Iron Heart Deity
                                Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                                @CMcCartie not only do they not come off as a skinny Jean, they don’t come off at all! Once I get them down to my calves it’s a battle haha.

                                last edited by 20 Mar 2024, 18:24 ? C 2 Replies Last reply 20 Mar 2024, 18:24 Reply Quote 0
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                                  A Former User
                                  @deanclean
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                                  @deanclean no pain no gain a wise man once said 🤣

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                                    CMcCartie
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    @deanclean
                                    Joined: 29 Nov 2019

                                    @deanclean ya the first week is gonna consist of lots of little jumps and leg shakes to get those off, but as they break in it gets a bit easier (not much) 😂.

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                                      Twistlock
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 31 Dec 2015

                                      Temps are on the rise, so most likely will hibernate these until fall.

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                                        A Former User
                                        @Twistlock
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                                        @Twistlock they’re looking good!! Temps are on the rise here as well but i try to hold out as long as possible

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                                          MassiveThighs
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 16 Aug 2019

                                          Next restock?

                                          last edited by goosehd 27 May 2024, 21:57 FlavourFadeF 1 Reply Last reply 27 May 2024, 22:12 Reply Quote 0
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