Self Edge x Iron Heart SEXIH25 Release Party - Los Angeles
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@Mizmazzle As @alex mentioned, we’re hoping to expand our buying guides and blog posts as we continue to develop the new site — and a deep dive into our overdyeing processes is already on the list!
To summarise for now, the switch to a direct dye wasn’t made to intentionally alter the appearance of the denim or how it fades, but rather as an eco-conscious move to reduce our use of more hazardous sulphur dyes. As far as we’re aware, the actual garment dyeing process is very similar, meaning it still removes all potential shrinkage.
Unfortunately, we haven’t been using the new technique long enough to see conclusive fade results, but Haraki-san has advised that the direct dye will be a little more colourfast. Here’s a comparison, with the 21oz direct overdyed denim at the top and the 14oz sulphur-dyed at the bottom:
As you can see, the direct dye will definitely still fade (as it’s already showing variations in tone), but the main difference is how it affects the hardware. The sulphur dye oxidises and tarnishes the rivets and tack button, whereas with the direct dye, the metal remains shiny and new. Hope that's helpful!
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@kiya PDX REPRESENT!!!
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@SamD very interesting. So both are the original indigo garment that are then dipped into a vat of dye....but that type of dye is the difference? Old being sulphur and new being a newer non-environment damaging type of dye?
I'm sure i'm waaaaay over simplifying it here haha
In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...
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@Mizmazzle said in Self Edge x Iron Heart SEXIH25 Release Party - Los Angeles:
@SamD very interesting. So both are the original indigo garment that are then dipped into a vat of dye....but that type of dye is the difference? Old being sulphur and new being a newer non-environment damaging type of dye?
That is correct!
Personally I prefer the way the new overdye process looks when the garment is new, it's got a more solid and even black throughout and it doesn't make the hardware look artificially aged.. -
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Looking forward to seeing this!
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so hypothetically if a particularly husky feller showd up @ ATX on the 31st with a bottle of particularly nice bottle of hooch, some glasses and zoom technology; might there be a splarge jacket or cpo he could spill said hooch on requiring purchase of said jacket or cpo?
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err..zoom technology to co-participate with LA SE folk.
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@mikebarhoot said in Self Edge x Iron Heart SEXIH25 Release Party - Los Angeles:
so hypothetically if a particularly husky feller showd up @ ATX on the 31st with a bottle of particularly nice bottle of hooch, some glasses and zoom technology; might there be a splarge jacket or cpo he could spill said hooch on requiring purchase of said jacket or cpo?
Take a sap @mikebarhoot . Just in case.
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@steelworker ATF buddy…ATF.
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@mikebarhoot said in Self Edge x Iron Heart SEXIH25 Release Party - Los Angeles:
so hypothetically if a particularly husky feller showd up @ ATX on the 31st with a bottle of particularly nice bottle of hooch, some glasses and zoom technology; might there be a splarge jacket or cpo he could spill said hooch on requiring purchase of said jacket or cpo?
We'll have the entire collection available at all Self Edge stores, so no need for the Zoom. We'll have it all at our Austin store too.
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@deadendpro 6-10pm means tacos before the party starts! Who's waiting until 10 for tacos?! Unless you mean tacos before and after. Then it'll make sense.
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I am there. Been waiting for an LA visit for a minute.
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@Tago-Mago Did you see the flier? Drinks, denim, coffee (?!), and fast times. No mention of tacos or any food.
