IHJ-140-IG - 19oz Selvedge Denim Type I Jacket - Indigo/Grey
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@Oaktavia some great pics there.
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@Oaktavia looks amazing man, looking forward to seeing more of it.
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@Oaktavia This is looking so good, Oak. I like the fading along the front pleats.
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I've had low 20 temps and snow where I live so the 140 has taken a backseat to the 101j-SR. I manage to get a little wear in at home. I gave it a soak. I was going to wash it, but I tried a little agitation and it didn't want to give up any indigo so I figured a soak would do fine.
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@kantian how many wears did you have on yours before the soak?
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@ZackB Tbh, I don't really keep track. I had planned on waiting till spring, but I didn't want the fading to be too high contrast, so when I noticed how quickly it fades I changed it up. If I had to guess, I would say around sixty actual wears with fifteen to twenty try-ons, but it could be over a hundred. Lol. I know that's not helpful. I'm wearing multiple jackets so they kind of meld together at this point.
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@kantian that definitely helps. I’m at 48 wears now, I’ll probably give it a little while longer.
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@Oaktavia might be time then haha
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@Oaktavia I threw it in the wash. It was getting a little stinky and was getting that shiny look to it.
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@Oaktavia appreciate the help. I’ll post some pictures when it’s dry.
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@ZackB I think it just comes down to personal preference. Imo, there's really not a right or wrong way. I'll do a low-agitation soak every couple of months when it starts to stink or it's really dirty. Get all the grime, dirt, and dust out. When I feel all my creases are well broken-in and I'm getting fades along most of the edges I'll do heavy agitation wash. I usually end up with a tub full of blue water. After it's about 80% dry I'll put it on and wear till I dry. I love doing this. The denim molds to your body and your movements.
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@kantian thanks man, I’ll definitely give all the ideas in here a try and see what method works for me. Can’t wait to see how everybody’s fades look in a few months.