IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

[Davids_denim]

@Oaktavia Beautiful work as always, curious which you prefer between the standard and IB. I’m gonna end up with both probably and one will have to go on ice for an extended period.

[Oaktavia]

@Davids_denim I love them both for sure but indigo/black tips the scales. My first pair of IH was a pair of 555XHSib and I have always loved this fabric more than all of the others.

[chadstone30]

April 2021

One month in, 0 washes, 0 soaks

December 2022

0 washes, 0 soaks

August 2025

0 washes, 0 soaks

August 30, 2025

1 "hand wash" per denimhunters instructions ( https://denimhunters.com/denim-wiki/how-to-hand-wash/ ) which was really just an hourlong soak with white vinegar since I didn't use the "optional" detergent. I probably overdid the rinsing because the water never got fully clear, it just kept turning blue. After they dripped for an hour I put them on (still pretty wet) and wore them around all afternoon while doing occasional deep knee bends in the middle of the sidewalk.

Incidentally, while looking for advice in this thread on washing/soaking/drying and whatnot I came across this post from @Chop from almost five years ago:

Out of curiosity, has anyone else’s wife, partner, or anyone close ever asked “WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?” when breaking these in? 

It was during a set of those deep knee bends that my wife, who has always been a good sport about my IH hobby, said she'd rather buy a new pair of pants than do a tenth of the nonsense I did yesterday. Anyway, I did take pre-soak and post-soak pics but I won't bore you with the post-soak pics as they are virtually identical to the pre-soak. I even took the photos at the same time of day. No noticeable difference.

[Oaktavia]

@chadstone30 fantastic posts and phenomenal fades! These are inspiring to keep me going to get to your level.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia man you’re giving me the want again

[Oaktavia]

@WhiskeySandwich XHSib is the absolute best denim in the universe

[chadstone30]

@chadstone30 fantastic posts and phenomenal fades! These are inspiring to keep me going to get to your level.

Such praise from The @Oaktavia is a huge compliment! Thanks man!

[Oaktavia]

@chadstone30 you are welcome

[worn2fade]

@chadstone30 look killer man! These are next on my list. Won’t be for a good while tho lol.

[Oaktavia]

Before wash photos. I have been washing a lot of denim and duck this week. Just felt like it was time, especially after a long, schweaty summa.

Behold! The inside:

[Davids_denim]

@Oaktavia lookin good dude.

[Oaktavia]

@Davids_denim thanks dude I'm hoping they lighten up a bit more after the wash

[worn2fade]

Every time I see this thread pop back up I’m thinking a restock happened and my heart drops a little because I know I won’t be able to grab them this time around :’(

[Oaktavia]

@worn2fade sorry, guy. I update my fade photos on here pretty regularly, which I greatly enjoy. I would hope that the spirit of the forum consists of sharing The Way of the fade journey over restock updates. You will get yours when the time comes my friend.

[indigo_nico]

@Oaktavia the fade updates from the community are stellar. I love seeing the possibilities of the different fabrics and cuts. As a result, I change my mind constantly on what I want next because I’m always finding new inspo. Every time I see XHSib fades I want to get a pair!

[worn2fade]

@Oaktavia man, I truly enjoy every update on every thread I take the time to watch! Those fade updates are definitely more valuable to me than a restock update - just sharing how I’m bummed that on the next drop I won’t be able to grab them - and I know the next drop is due either this or next month!

[Oaktavia]

@worn2fade in times like these I put the drops on ice if needed. Do you have a bucket?

[worn2fade]

@Oaktavia If this is a figure of speech and “bucket” translates to “money,” then no haha. We got our wedding date set for January 10th so all denim purchases are on a halt.

[Oaktavia]

@worn2fade congratulations again man, definitely a great reason to put the denim purchases on pause.