There's no Such Thing as a Stupid Question

[mikebarhoot]

I'll even up yer leg too.

[Sreeni]

I finally have the courage and the right place to ask these questions: -

1. Why hasn't Iron Heart brought out something in stretch denim? Will we ever see such a product?

2. Reading about the people who wear heavyweight denim in Indonesia and other places, I wonder if such tightly woven, heavyweight denim does any good for the crotch area? Isn't it supposed to be cool and ventilated?

Thanks a lot.

[Giles]

1. Never say never, but it's not really a Haraki type thing I am afraid @Sreeni
2. I personally prefer mine cool and ventilated, but I guess if you come from a warmer clime than mine, you're more prepared for some discomfort.  I really don't understand how the Asain guys do 23 and 25oz though

[Sreeni]

Thanks @Giles

Perhaps, I should have been a bit more specific. Will wearing the UHR in a hot and humid climate (like that of India) lead to problems down there?

[neph93]

@Sreeni:

Thanks @Giles

Perhaps, I should have been a bit more specific. Will wearing the UHR in a hot and humid climate (like that of India) lead to problems down there?

Hi Sreeni.

The UHR denim is probably Iron Heart's most dense denim. It doesn't breath well at all. I live in Norway and prefer not to wear it on our warmest summer days (about 20C). I'd recommend the 21oz denim for wear in a hot, humid climate.

[mikebarhoot]

@Sreeni:

Thanks @Giles

Perhaps, I should have been a bit more specific. Will wearing the UHR in a hot and humid climate (like that of India) lead to problems down there?

Yes. But there are products that can mitigate the issue.  Sounds funny but works GREAT!

[Giles]

@sabergirl:

Isn't it a guardian bell? They protect your bike from demons or evil spirits.

Here's our version….

[neph93]

@mikebarhoot:

Yes. But there are products that can mitigate the issue.  Sounds funny but works GREAT!

WTactualF? I hope that's some natty Photoshop humour and not a thing 

[mikebarhoot]

Nope. A thing. Available via amazon. Wasnt joking either. Good stuff. Especially in hot humid areas (both personal and geographical … [emoji51])

[manufc10]

Pretty sure it's a thing.

[manufc10]

@mikebarhoot:

Nope. A thing. Available via amazon. Wasnt joking either. Good stuff. Especially in hot humid areas (both personal and geographical … [emoji51])

I've found some good ol fashioned Clubman talc powder works great too.  Always loved the smell of that stuff.

[Chris]

Sniffing before or after applied?

[manufc10]

@Chris:

Sniffing before or after applied?

After….duh

[neph93]

I'd rather have sweaty balls. Which is probably why I live where I do. If I ever complain about the cold on here again, please remind me "at least you don't have sweaty balls".

[manufc10]

@neph93 that is a perfect signature for your Avatar….."at least I don't have sweaty balls"

[neph93]

@manufc10:

@neph93 that is a perfect signature for your Avatar….."at least I don't have sweaty balls"

That's a grand idea [emoji1]

[Matty123]

So what do I do about this? Not really a crotch blowout and darning isn't required. The threads have deteriorated/disappeared. Not quite a blowout but definitely needs attention. Recommendations on a fix and a place to send them to would be appreciated

[Chris]

I'd sew that up myself, it's relatively minor.

[Matty123]

Noted. Would you Sew by hand or machine? I don't think my machine needles would
Get through this denim.

[Chris]

I'd do it by hand, even though I've got machines that could handle it.  For smallish repairs like that I usually just settle onto the couch, turn on the tv to something mindless and sew until it's done.  Or until I get tired of working on it, whichever happens first.