IH-777S-142od - 14oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Overdyed Indigo
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Hey Team. I bought a pair of these six months ago... and love them. Only problem is that I've lost just enough weight... that they're starting to get a bit flappy. I want to hot wash/hot dry them to try and shink them... but don't want to make them streaky (haven't washed them yet). But also not sure it will even work as doesn't the OD process remove the shrink already? Thought... they've prob loosened up from six months of wear. Sorry to ramble, but any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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- to prevent streaks, the jeans need to be turned inside out and soaked prior to wash.
- the OD process does remove the shrink from the jeans.
- when you wash them, they may tighten back up temporarily but will relax with wear.
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@goosehd Interesting... how long do I need to soak them before washing? Will hot dry do anything? Thank you.
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- I typically soak for about 30 minutes to make sure that they are thoroughly wet prior to washing.
- A hot dry may tighten them up temporarily, but they will relax with wear.
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@newtoiron
30°C will do the job
Make sure to set the lowest possible spin cycle. I do mine at about 400s/m
Washing detergent for dark/black fabrics I‘d recommend to lower the risk for unwanted streaks even more.
Be cautious with hot drying as it can f**k up the leather patch if too hot.IG: @fadecyde
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@newtoiron Here is a link to the care instructions here
By soaking beforehand, you are decreasing the possibility of dry denim rubbing against itself hopefully preventing unwanted marbling. It doesn’t matter how you soak, they just need to be soaked throughly.
As @don_pipone drying at too high of a temperature or for too long will cook your leather patch. Also the low spin/no spin is also essential to prevent unwanted marbling.
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@don_pipone Thank you for your excellent input! It is appreciated
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@goosehd just want to keep others from doing the same mistakes I did back in the days. I learned it the hard way with the leather patch
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@don_pipone @goosehd Thank you SO MUCH. I tried shrinking some RGT Stantons last year when I lost the first round of weight and they became marble madness... couldn't bear to to do that to my 777's. Honestly debating taking this path or bringing them to Railcar to alter. Doesn't sound like there's much chance from a dryer after the OD process. Does putting leather conditioned on after the dryer help with the leather patch?
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@newtoiron the trick is not to cook the patch in the first place. Don’t try to excessively dry them to get extra shrinkage. It’s not going to happen, you will cook the patch, and what ever shrinkage you do get will only be temporary. Conditioning the leather is a good idea and I do it on occasion. It will not bring back dried out leather. Once the damage is done, it can not be repaired.
I’m trying to save you some heartache…
The jeans stretch and there isn’t much you can do about it other than to accept it, or as you stated, take them to someone who can alter them.
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@goosehd not harsh at all. Trying to chart a best course of action. Think alteration might be best option
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No point risking destruction on a shrink
