IH-634S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

[Davids_denim]

@Luke_is_back said in IH-634S-18 - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo:

Has anyone try to soap IH jeans with Samurai KAMINARI - Thunder Soap?

Been doing this for a long time.

[five-pocket]

I have loved wearing these Vintage 18oz.
I had been wearing the 21oz for a Long time where the fading is really slow, so suddently on the 18oz I ended up with these high-contrast fades that I don’t really like so much.
I guess the only way to go now is to wash more often?

[Davids_denim]

@five-pocket these look great! How long have you been wearing them?

[five-pocket]

@Davids_denim hi, thank you very much. I was wearing them for nearly a year 3-4 times a week I think. Took a break from them, but now they are back in totation:) Iˋll be washing them more often now to even out the fades hopefully.
I see from your pics that you like the contrasts. Your fades are really amazing cheers

[Davids_denim]

@five-pocket that’s pretty solid fading for “part time” props to you sir.
I appreciate the kindness, honestly I’m just lazy about washing lol.

[five-pocket]

@Davids_denim Iˋm in a dilemma since I donˋt want the very high contrast fades, but I also think that the denim is at itˋs best and most confortable when they have been worn for a long time between washes.

[Davids_denim]

I think we’re gonna roll with the single cuff.
I love how this is starting to drape around my legs.

[GoodtimeJohnny]

@Davids_denim damn makin in look good, need to wear mine more!

[Tommyn7717]

@october-rust oh man that fade is motivating! just got my pair in the mail and can't wait to wear them.

[Davids_denim]

Man I just gotta say these are remarkably comfortable for 18oz. Feels much lighter in weight too.

[EastClintwood]

How much stretch are you guys getting in the waist, measured flat, after washing and wearing them for a while?

My ideal waist measurement is exactly 45.5 cm (18") once the jeans are fully stretched out, using Iron Heart’s measuring method.

I’m guessing size 33 would be ideal after stretching? But I do like some roominess through the rest of the fit, so I’m really torn between the two..

[five-pocket]

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[Jord]

@EastClintwood I think you've messed up your measurements somewhere, a 18" (36) is 91.44

Most Iron Heart denim will stretch about an inch with wear, then shrink a little and stretch back out after a wash

[EastClintwood]

@Jord I meant 18” measured flat, so about 36” (91.4 cm) total circumference. Sorry for the confusion.

And thanks for the info on the stretch.