Indigofera

[Graeme]

@BalticBob it looks good. Have you seen the roughout version in wine?

[jerkules]

@BalticBob that looks really good on you man

[BalticBob]

@Graeme yes I saw that one first. It‘s amazing but there is no way I could pull that off

[Graeme]

@BalticBob go on, you know that you want to!

[deadendpro]

Peace all, have any of you fine individuals any experience in washing one of their blankets? I figure there might be someone here who picked up the IH one at some point in time and might be able to shed some tips and/or tricks.

[Graeme]

@deadendpro I normally get my woollen blankets dry cleaned.

[deadendpro]

^ that makes things easy! Thanks Graeme!

[northsouthdenimguy]

@deadendpro

If you’re going to wash it yourself, this is the safest way I’ve found for wool (especially indigo-dyed)

way better off just getting the dry cleaning if it’s convenient

Below is something I looked up a while back when I first bought one of the Indigofera blankets

Water
• Cold water only — never warm or hot

Detergent
• Wool-specific detergent only
(Eucalan, Soak, Woolite Delicates — not regular Woolite)

Washing method
1. Fill a tub with cold water and add detergent
2. Gently submerge the blanket
3. Let it soak for about 10 minutes
4. Very light swishing only — no agitation
5. Drain, then refill with cold water to rinse
6. Press water out gently — never wring

Expect some indigo bleed on the first wash.

Drying (this is where most people ruin wool)
• Lay flat on thick towels
• Roll towel + blanket to absorb excess water
• Lay flat again to dry
• No hanging
• No dryer
• Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight

Slow, gentle, and boring is the goal here. Anything involving heat or agitation is how wool gets permanently damaged.

[deadendpro]

@northsouthdenimguy much appreciated!

[Max Power]

So I'm thinking of getting a Gunpowder Hakw, as I want a pair of jeans with a slight bootcut. Would highly appreciate if anyone could share experiences regarding shrinkage and general sizing for Indigofera and the Gunpowder denim. As the rise seems rather high I feel like I could go with a 32 inseam, but wouldn't want to risk a too shirt inseam after washing, especially with a bootcut.

On a sidenote: would have loved to get the IH bootcut or boss cut but these seem to be extinct? (I don't follow much anymore and my "style" is obviously always out of fashion)

[goosehd]

@Max-Power Correct…not so much extinct but very much not a priority. As the old adage goes, never say never…but.

[Max Power]

Thank you! Maybe - after the baggy pandemic is over - there's a return of the good old bootcut haha

[goosehd]

@Max-Power exactly

[Max Power]

So, thanks to a fast delivery by Pancho and Lefty here's me in a Hawk, 35/32. I really dig the cut and fit. Tried a few different tops too...it's been years since I actually took photos of jeans and I might be a bit rusty haha.

The length is OK, I wouldn't want it longer, yet there shouldn't be too much shrinkage...