IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans
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@Bobcat-Sig scroll up to see other peoples before and after measurements. I think that might be a good way to judge how much it shrinks in the waist to gauge whether that amount of shrinkage would work for you....i think look at post 600 etc
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Thanks for the reminder. I read and re-read this thread while I waited for my pair.
What I learned from that was an inch in the waist (maybe more?) shrink is expected, which would snug these up where I like them. But what I’m also seeing is that the waist will stretch back out to pre-shrink measurement, which I don’t want. Has that been your experience with your pair? Did the waist stretch back out after initial shrink?
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@Bobcat-Sig too big now, too big later. A pair of UHR jeans should fit well out of the bag as yes they shrink, but will stretch back out with wear…
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Yeah i agree with Goosehd here. But only you can judge with the facts/info in front of you. Have a think and go with your gut so to speak. Think about the pros and cons, and whether the risk is worth the reward
What was your measurements of your old comfy 888XHS? How far apart is it to 34.7inches? And then weigh up what others have measured in terms of shrinkage of the waist and just do a bit of maths to see if its too much etc....
I just got my spare size 33 out of storage. It has shrunk down to 33inches after two washes (measured the IH way) from 33.8inches....
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They should fit properly brand new.
When soaked/washed, they will shrink roughly 1 inch in the waist. With wear, they will stretch out to their "brand new" measurement. They will not stretch past their pre-shrink measurement.
When I ordered my UHFs, I ordered my usual 888 size. When recieved, the waist fit just like all my other pairs. When they shrunk, I had to really struggle to get the upper buttons fastened. After about an hour or so of wear/walking, they were back to their pre-shrink fit and were very comfortable.
If your brand new/dry/not soaked pair is too big now, they will be too big later.
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@cyclops said in IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans:
Yeah i agree with Goosehd here. But only you can judge with the facts/info in front of you. Have a think and go with your gut so to speak. Think about the pros and cons, and whether the risk is worth the reward
What was your measurements of your old comfy 888XHS? How far apart is it to 34.7inches? And then weigh up what others have measured in terms of shrinkage of the waist and just do a bit of maths to see if its too much etc....
I just got my spare size 33 out of storage. It has shrunk down to 33inches after two washes (measured the IH way) from 33.8inches....
My current 888-XHS measure out to just over 34 inches. That's over a half-inch difference, which didn't seem to be a lot on paper, but when tried on, it seems to be a lot. I think the issue is that while these jeans will shrink, the waist will stretch right back out to something that's probably too big. I was hoping (and ignoring the fabric physics of cotton) that wais shrinkage would be permanent.
On your 888 pair, did the shrunken waist measurement of 33 inches remain, even after wearing?
@VegaS10 said in IH-888S-UHR - 21/23oz Ultra Heavy Raw Selvedge Denim High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans:
They should fit properly brand new.
When soaked/washed, they will shrink roughly 1 inch in the waist. With wear, they will stretch out to their "brand new" measurement. They will not stretch past their pre-shrink measurement.
When I ordered my UHFs, I ordered my usual 888 size. When recieved, the waist fit just like all my other pairs. When they shrunk, I had to really struggle to get the upper buttons fastened. After about an hour or so of wear/walking, they were back to their pre-shrink fit and were very comfortable.
If your brand new/dry/not soaked pair is too big now, they will be too big later.
Fair. I was hoping that somehow, the waist shrinkage would be permanent, like the other measurements of the jean. What I'm reading there is that isn't the case.
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One year of wear on this pair now. Regarding sizing, these are the only 888s I take a 33 waist. All my other pairs are 34 waist. It was a big leap of faith but you have to trust the measurements. I always ask the crew for a pair with an exact 34 waist, which got me a size 33 with an exact 34 waist. And I agree with the others - the need to fit prior to washing or they will always be too big.
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@Phil_NYC , goddamn, those are beautiful.
