IH-555S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim Super Slim Cut Jeans

[T4920]

@Alex Ideally I'd like them a little more fitted, but as @Heavy_blue said they'll shrink when I wash them! Ideally I'd like to avoid that until necessary, as I'd like these to become a high contrast pair (making the most of the stiff denim and slimmer leg) but flicking through these UHR threads has me fearing fade shifts...

I hate to be so pedantic, but you know more than most how idiosyncratic us denim-heads can be ahaha.

[Alex]

@T4920 so if that is how you're feeling, if I were you I would be looking to...

@Alex said in IH-555S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim Super Slim Cut Jeans:

...flip them and size down.

[A Former User]

@T4920 they will relax over time! It will take a little longer then a XHS. The washing process is for settling the stitching/threads as well! I have the 555 UHR as well and i washed them on low temperature without the spin cycle and they didn’t shrink that much.. also over time the waist will stretch back to pre wash. I lost more in length then in the waist for example

[T4920]

@Heavy_blue are they prone to marbling? I'd soak beforehand to be safe but still curious..

[goosehd]

Inside out to soak and wash. Take from the soak and place them in the washing machine. Low or no spin. Marbling averted…

[T4920]

@goosehd sage advice, thank you.

[goosehd]

I use that method for all of my IH denim, not that I really have any other brands at this point….

[A Former User]

@T4920 like @goosehd said that’s the way to go! Do it all the time and no marbling

[manufc10]

@T4920 Fit is so subjective so generally speaking there's no right or wrong but in my opinion it looks like the 555 cut just isn't the cut for you. That or you might have sized wrong and may need to size down as long as the measurements still work for you if course.

I think you need a decent amount of junk in the trunk to make the 555 cut work. I never rocked the 555 cut over the years but recently I put on some weight with a significant amount being in my glutes and thighs and now the 555 cut is my preferred cut as long as the thigh measurement is on the larger side of its respective tag size.

Just my two cents for what its worth.

[T4920]

@manufc10 appreciate your honest response! I put them through the wash yesterday as per the advice here yesterday evening and after drying all night they feel MUCH better this morning. 666 is my perfect cut, and if I was buying direct that'd always be my choice, but as these were bought from the marketplace I thought I'd roll the dice! Confident I can make them work now they've shrunk to fit

[T4920]

Feeling great after a 2h walk to break them in a little! Pre-wash, there was an annoying excess of fabric in the seat, which I was very aware of whilst walking...

Completely eliminated now, with no noticeable loss of indigo in the wash!

Thanks again for the advice everyone.

[A Former User]

@T4920 looks good man

[manufc10]

@T4920 they look much better now. Glad you got them to shrink up. I dont think I realized you hadn't washed/soaked them yet. That's what I get for not reading the thread thoroughly.

[T4920]

Stranger just complimented me on how 'smart' my jeans looked. First time that ever happened

Gotta say, I think I nailed the cuff on these...

[George Homme]

that cuff looks familiar @T4920

[A Former User]

@T4920 toky cuff is always a winner

[darbycrash]

hey guys, sorry for the noob question and feel free to tell me to FOAD, but doing the intital soak/agitation wont affect the fade potential of these suckers, will it? thanks!

[goosehd]

@darbycrash No it does not and is a necessary step. Edit (Here is the reasoning): The recommended method with UHR is to soak first, then wash. This because it is loomstate. The soak activates the cotton fibres and embeds the stitching, the wash gets the shrinkage out.

[darbycrash]

@goosehd cool thanks man just wanted to be sure

[Kasi]

@goosehd

I think it better they get this soak and wash in production when they getting make..

Too many dummies around.

Then buy them and wear..