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IH-888S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans

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    lengis
    The Unwoven
    Joined: 16 Jan 2020

    All,

    I'm kind of in between sizes on these and I somehow got the impression that these are even more prone to stretch then the 21oz. What's your experince?

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    Lengis

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      JohnM
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 7 May 2014

      Good question Lengis. I had the 21oz years ago and it seemed stretchy. I’ve had the 18oz for a week and I’d say it’s moderately stretchy, less so than the 21oz. But I’ll defer to those with more experience.

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        yannis
        Haraki san Expert
        Joined: 26 Aug 2020

        I also feel that is slightly less prone to stretch or not as easily as the 21oz. The 888 cut is very forgiving. Size for the waist. The thigh, knee and hem measurements increase very little in the 888 cut as size goes up. I think just focus on getting the waist right and the rest will be good to go

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          JohnM
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 7 May 2014

          ^ yannis, would you say 1" is about as much stretch as one can expect from the 18oz. denim?

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            Alex
            IHUK Crew
            @JohnM
            Joined: 28 Sept 2009

            @JohnM said in IH-888S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans:

            would you say 1" is about as much stretch as one can expect from the 18oz. denim?

            No, you can get more, as you can with the 21oz, but it will only stretch if there is pressure exerted on the fabric.

            last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 10:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              JohnM
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 7 May 2014

              Thanks Alex. I guess the question of whether to buy the 18 or 21 oz. jeans a little tight in the waist to begin with is a matter of preference -- some want comfort out of the gate, others prefer to let the waist give over time. While there is no 'right' answer, I'd be interested in your thoughts, as well as others more experienced with these denims.

              I ask because I bought a pair of 18oz. in size 35 that are pretty trim to start. I can button them up, but gotta suck everything in first 😉

              last edited by 27 Dec 2024, 18:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                yannis
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                I think you answered mostly your question. Definitely a matter of preference but there is a point when a pair is too tight, so no matter how much stretch you will get there will be always tight. For me if the top button is just a little difficult to do when new it's a good place to start. If I have to jump around and take multiple attempts to button it it's a no go. They will never be conformable for me.

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                  Alex
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                  I buy all my jeans slightly tight, as we recommend

                  last edited by 28 Dec 2024, 08:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                    Graham
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 8 May 2014

                    Limited Restock

                    @gmac_ironheart
                    🤘

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                      henrip
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 19 Jul 2023

                      I’m planning on ordering these with the hemming service and I have quite accurate lenght that I’m after. Is one centimeter enough shrinkage to count in? To my recall 21oz or 14oz have not shrinked more than 0,5-1cm in multiple washes. Thanks for the help ✌️!

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                        Alex
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                        These jeans won't "shrink" if you follow our washing guide, but they will stack behind the knees as you wear them. I normally allow 0.5" for this, which is slightly over 1cm, but your physique and how tight/loose the jeans are on your legs will impact the stacking too, so its hard to be 100% accurate

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                          henrip
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 19 Jul 2023

                          Thanks for a super quick answer! ☺️

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                            derek111
                            Joined: 9 Apr 2024

                            I found a used pair of these that have seen some time. They were a tagged 32, measuring at 31.5, while snug they stretched out nicely in a day to my true waist. The texture on these is something else. Really dig this vintage denim.
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                            Get outside, feel small

                            last edited by 5 Mar 2025, 16:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                              AdamC
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                              Been my go to jeans for a couple of years now

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                              last edited by 6 Mar 2025, 09:45 D 1 Reply Last reply 14 Mar 2025, 12:12 Reply Quote 9
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                                sabergirl
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                Well done, @AdamC !

                                last edited by 6 Mar 2025, 13:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                  drewfonse
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @AdamC
                                  Joined: 20 Nov 2023

                                  @AdamC Looking great! I just put mine on for the first time in a while and was reminded of how much I love them. The color is so unique and vibrant, especially in the sun, and you have these great pops of different blues with just a bit of texture. Comfortable, too.

                                  last edited by goosehd 14 Mar 2025, 12:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                    dechant
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 11 Jun 2024

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                                    Got these at the end of December from TJ at the shop. Wore them everyday for 3 months straight, just did the first wash. Going to send them out for a crotch repair since I got a pair of 1955 21oz.

                                    Also shown is my 18oz vintage CPO shirt which I also bought from TJ about a year ago. I don't wear it daily but you can see it is fading nicely too.

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