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

Indigo Alchemist

@worn2fade looks like we are after the same size mate I love the comparison tool on the IH website, super handy for cases like this. If I check the W43 on the 21oz OD and compare it to the XHSib I most likely stick to W34 and let it shrink. Taking into account double-checking measurements once available to be sure there are no surprises.

AdamJ

@worn2fade tonal arcs like last time

goosehd

@Indigo-Alchemist Be very careful with your train of thought as:

Stretch Details

Post-soak or wash, the waist will stretch out approximately 1" with wear. All other dimensions that are put under pressure will have a tendency to stretch back to pre-soak/wash size

So if your ideal pant is 34” and you buy 35” (hoping to shrink them), then you will end up with a pair that are oversized in the long run.

The thing I do (not everyone will agree) is to buy the posted measurement that is closer to my ideal measurement. On that first wash, they will be tight, but stretch back out with wear.

Indigo Alchemist

@goosehd thanks for your advice!
In this case, I need to size down to W33 for the XHSib compared to the W34 I´m wearing on my IH-888S-21od, am I right? I wear those 21oz quite comfortably right now, which should help when these are tight after soak/wash. But as usual, I will check the measurements once they are posted here, as it could be very different for this run. Thanks for letting me know if I´m on the right path to my first 25oz pants

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goosehd

@Indigo-Alchemist not quite. Please watch this video and measure your jeans exactly as shown: https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/5619/video-how-to-measure-jeans-and-pants-the-iron-heart-method

Write down those measurements and then compare those to the posted measurements (when released) of the jeans you want to buy.

If your current pair measure 34.1 inches, then you want to find a posted measurement as close to that ideal as possible. When you wash them the first time, you will get shrinkage in the waist, but will with time stretch them back out to the ideal (possibly beyond).

Edit: What I’m trying to stress is that you need to measure your current favourite pair as they too may have stretched over time.

worn2fade

@AdamJ said in IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk:

@worn2fade tonal arcs like last time

HECK YEAHHHH!

worn2fade

@Indigo-Alchemist what does your current waist measure on your 21OD that fit you great?

worn2fade

@AdamJ are you guys planning on dropping this week or next? The people want to know!!

AdamJ

@worn2fade haha, we'll announce in good time, don't worry

Indigo Alchemist

@worn2fade I have an IH-666S-14ii in W34, an IH-888D in W34, an IH-888S-21od in W34, so you see the trend... when using my good old measure tape, I end up with 87,4cm for the 666 and the Duck pants and the OD I measured 88cm

sabergirl

666 cut is very different than 888, so I would be loathe to compare those. So shoot for as close to 88cm in the new measurement chart for these, when it comes out. Looking historically, I’d say you’ll want 34 or 35. Tight XHS is not enjoyable to wear, IMO.