IH-634S - 21oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

[seanocono]

Welcome, wingjammer. There are lots of us (myself included) that wear the 21oz all year long. It's a phenomenally-versatile denim that breathes very well, despite it's weight.

Also, just so you know, this thread is for the unsanforized 21/23oz raw. It's not the same denim as the 21oz, which is sanforized. You can find the traditional 634s here:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=293.0

Great choice, BTW.

[Chris]

@wingjammer:

I'm new to raw denim and seriously considering getting a pair of IH-634s's. Can anyone comment on their how comfortable they are in warm weather? The 21oz seems like it might be a bit heavy.

It is heavy, but there are other factors that affect how comfortable a pair of jeans will be.  The 21oz denim is a loose weave, which makes it more breathable than many lighter weight denims.  That makes the 634S more comfortable to wear in warm weather.  I live in Houston, and I wear my pair year round, even in our miserably hot and humid summers.

For what it's worth, the hottest wearing pair of jeans I've owned since living here was a pair made of 12.5oz denim.

(Oh, and I moved your post to the appropriate thread. )

[Snowy]

The hottest denim I've ever worn is SDA's 103, that's a 13oz denim. Backing Chris/others this denim is great all year round, even in 42c in Sydney over summer.

[Friday]

My 1st pair of Iron Heart denim. Bought them when i was in Accra,Ghana. The most comfortable denim I own and still my favourite among my rotations. You'll love the 21oz denim and the cut of 634s. Good luck.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

SDA's signature denim is 15oz

[Snowy]

@beautiful_FrEaK:

SDA's signature denim is 15oz

Thanks, you're right as usual. Could have sworn it was 13.

[Winchy]

Restocked. Sizes 36 and 40 now available again.

[wingjammer]

Thanks seanocono and Chris for the information. Ordered a pair yesterday. UPS tracking indicates they should arrive on Thursday. Can't wait!

Any tips on care for them during the first few months of wear? My plan is to go as long as possible (6+ months) without washing.

[Giles]

Wear then until they needed washing.  Wash.  Repeat….

[Snowy]

@Giles:

Wear then until they needed washing.  Wash.  Repeat….

Backed. What the definition of needing a wash is, is very personal. You, wingjammer, will know when it's time to wash. These jeans are basically indestructible, a machine wash does very little to the colours/fading (just make sure the jeans are inside out).

Enjoy your new jeans!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@Snowy:

@beautiful_FrEaK:

SDA's signature denim is 15oz

Thanks, you're right as usual. Could have sworn it was 13.

I know I am being a smartass

[georgeel]

@Snowy:

@Giles:

Wear then until they needed washing.  Wash.  Repeat….

Backed. What the definition of needing a wash is, is very personal. You, wingjammer, will know when it's time to wash. These jeans are basically indestructible, a machine wash does very little to the colours/fading (just make sure the jeans are inside out).

Enjoy your new jeans!

Wash them when your girlfriend tells you. This is what I learned from my pair of 634S.

[seawolf]

My very first pair. 3 years in.

[Snowy]

Looks like they're good for another 3 years too. The 21oz denim lasts forever. Really nice looking jeans. Some say the 21oz denim is poor contrast, but with time&wear, like above, it's a really beautiful denim!

[seanocono]

^I agree. 21oz is the flagship for a reason. Truly phenomenal denim.

Great pair, seawolf.

[seawolf]

Bonus shot. Thanks guys. I love these jeans. So comfortable.

[one-eyed-gypsy]

Last week I got my first pair of IH-634s and what can I say? Totally amazing. I will be getting another pair soon but does anybody know about IH jeans with solid silver rivets? I read about it somewhere.

[Giles]

We used to do these, but do so no longer….

[Giles]

Actually, I just found a few.  I could take them to Japan with me on Sunday and get them applied….

[Anesthetist]

Badass