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

[Johnnyutah247]

After a hot soak, pretty happy with the fit. Top block is a tiny bit more roomy than my regular xhs were in the same size. But they have possibly a bit more taper. Soaked them last night and they're ever so slightly damp but I couldn't wait any longer. Buttons were not so hard to close either.

[worn2fade]

@Johnnyutah247 look great man! It’s good to wear them a little damp anyway so no harm no foul!

[Johnnyutah247]

@worn2fade it sets those creases !

[americanathreads]

For the initial hot soak with this denim - inside out or no? And if yes, at what stage would you turn them right way round? I’ve seen on the forum people previously getting unwanted streaks / marks after the soak, so trying to avoid that.

[yannis]

I soak them regularly and turn them inside out when I put them in the washer. Never got any weird streaks.

[Yoprst]

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

For the initial hot soak with this denim - inside out or no? And if yes, at what stage would you turn them right way round? I’ve seen on the forum people previously getting unwanted streaks / marks after the soak, so trying to avoid that.

Unlike washing, there is no real need to turn your clothes inside out during soaking/presoaking. Streaks create when your denim is still wet while rubbing against your washer drum, or against itself. I personally do not dive deep into the denim rocket science which is mostly digged out of denimheads noses. It's just a product made of cotton like many other things made of the same fabric, just being died indigo. There is no point in complication water related processes. Check IH care instruction and you'll be surprised how basic it is. No magic tricks at all

[worn2fade]

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

For the initial hot soak with this denim - inside out or no? And if yes, at what stage would you turn them right way round? I’ve seen on the forum people previously getting unwanted streaks / marks after the soak, so trying to avoid that.

I agree with @yannis

I usually soak on body honestly but essentially that’s the same thing as not turning them inside out. I have had 0 issues doing it this way.

Turning them inside out is strictly a wash thing for me.

[americanathreads]

Thanks for the insights gents

[Denimhead 0]

I cold soaked and wanted a little more shrink in the top block. Followed with a Hot soak and waist is perfect, top block a little roomier then my other 888xhs as well, although not bad. They are still stiff and crunchy af, which should go away after a couple wears.

[Jord]

@Denimhead-0 they look perfect man

[Denimhead 0]

@Jord Thanks Friend. Just need to soften them up.

[1WayTrip]

All the grip strength training has definitely come in handy on these buttons!

[worn2fade]

Out for delivery!

[Northman]

Got mine earlier today and I just can't stop laughing and thinking about what have I gotten myself into
Already drying but damp still.

[1WayTrip]

@Northman

I thought that but after wearing them all day today they aren’t that bad. Worse part is getting them on lol.

[worn2fade]

Guys… I have a greater appreciation for how soft my 25oz XHS have gotten. It’s really hard to remember how much they’ve changed but after throwing these on.. my memory was jogged QUICK!

This is pre-soak. I won’t be going through the soaking process— or wearing them really until IIY6. After IIY5 I have a few more months to serve in my UHR’s until I can start loving on these.

EDIT: I didn’t even bother buttoning up every button.

[twin]

@worn2fade Nice fit on them NOW wear a lot.

[worn2fade]

@twin not yet, not yet!

[1WayTrip]

@worn2fade

They look great and a good fit

[moskiitto]

@worn2fade Perfect fit like expected! What are your thoughts on xhs vs xhsib, now that you got to see these in person.