My jeans have a certain scent to them

[jeanievaljean]

This is after washing. I've done about 4 washes in a washing machine as per this post. There seems to be a scent to them still ( I wasn't sure if I noticed it at the start ) sort of an earthy scent? Post wash. Not sure what it is, can anyone help?

This is the IH-888s-18

[Giles]

Probably the indigo....

[Denman John]

Maybe a few sunken farts airing out?

[SFMCfranky]

Might could be the leather patch.

[jeanievaljean]

@Giles thanks yeah that's probably it. not all of my jeans have that smell, but this is my first " big boy " jeans

[Giles]

Been thinking about it, it could also be the starch we use as a sizing agent.....

[pechelman]

Are you soaking before washing to make sure they're fully wetted out before going into the wash and running an extra rinse on them? I've found these thicker/ heavier fabrics need a bit more water and time compared to more regular stuff.

[SKT]

I vote indigo. I’ve had some heavily dyed indigo shirts have a similar scent first few washes