IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black
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@Slash They will fit perfectly after you soak for at least an hour in super hot water, and/or a machine wash, hottest setting, inside out, no spin, hang dry.
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Well, those didn't shrink very much in fact
I did a 60 min hot soak, but admittedly I could not have a higher temp than 48°C.
After that, a normal wash (normal cycle) at 40°C which lasted for 1h05 with no spinning.Waist did only shrink 0.25 as far as I can measure (heavy fabric), the knee also 0.25. The thighs maybe 0.3.
Only inseam did shrink of 0.8.It might prove a bit big in the future I'll see, but anyway I could not have taken the size under for thighs, knee, nor waist to be honest.
I still have the option to keep washing those warm and see if I get a bit more shrink in the future.I think it sits ok now, but comments are welcome
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I think they look good!
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@Slash fit looks good. I wouldn‘t go slimmer.
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@Slash remember, soaking hot doesn't shrink them alone... you gotta move them about in the hot water, I forget the word... But basically get them moving around in the water
Not sure if you did this already, but will help shrink
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@don_pipone That's the word! I was thinking aggravated and god knows what else haha, I saw he gave them a wash too after the soak so not sure how much more shrink he'll get
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@Jord haha…happens to me all the time
But yeah, I think he got most of shrinkage out of it. I did the same with my UHR‘s. Hot soak (agitated
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@Slash Looks great and better not go too tight with xhs. Imo you will thank yourself later for the size you chose.
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Is there something different with this new batch?
I ask because this is the first time there’s no significant shrinkage. The waist didn’t shrink at all, the leg, knee and opening just barely .25 inches. The only thing that shrunk was the length. From 34.5 to 33.5.
I’ve had a few 25oz from Iron Heart and all of them have shrunk 1 inch everywhere.
Not complaining at all, they are great, just super curious.
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@mlx were your other pairs also indigo/black? I find that anything dyed black seems to shrink less then just indigo dyed. Just my experience.
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@don_pipone @moskiitto @yannis @Jord thx for comments guys
Like I said anyway I could not size down imo, plus I thought a bit about it, and I'm not buying IH for the look only. It plays a part sure, but I mostly buy to also have good, long-lasting products. If the brand keeps chugging along, I'll probably wear it for the rest of my life, if the finance permits
So I can have some semi-mistake regarding the fit along the way
Not sure I'll be as "fit" as now forever.
Plus it's difficult to know how a particular fabric will evolve without trying it.
There will be more 25oz, that's almost sure
Hot days are coming right my way where I am, so this one will be put away for now
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@mlx said in IH-555-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo/Black:
Is there something different with this new batch?
The thing about shrinkage is that it is never a constant, there are too many variables. Which is why, Haraki greatly prefers sanforised and one-washed. He hates unpredictability.......
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First off, the fabric is amazing, to be sure. Second, what is everyone's experience with the knees of this 25oz IB fabric? I'm trying to determine if the knee measurement is just too small or if it is just the stiffness of the unworn fabric. Do they give a little? Standing straight they are fine, but bending down is quite the challenge and hurts the back of my knees.
I would hate to have to send them back. I was really sad and shocked I missed the 888 25oz IB. I was relying on the video shorts coming out to inform me of what was going to be released and was checking the YT channel frequently, but I don't think they made a video for that release and the 888's were gone by the time I found out.
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@tk303. The 555 has the smallest knee measurement from all other cuts per tag size. It will stretch a little but dont expect alot of stretch. If it's really uncomfortable I am sorry to tell you that it will never get really comfortable. You can try the 777's if you like taper cuts. I think thise are coming in a little while.
