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    Soaking and Stretching Denim

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      ironsteve
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      what's the thought on thigh stretch in 21oz IH selvedge. Say thighs measure 13" (across) new. how much could I expect?

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        that_was_easy
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        The amount of stress applied is going to determine the stretch.  Some folks' thighs will strech that area of the jean an inch, whereas others will only achieve 1/4 inch.  The denim is loosely woven, which I believe translates to substantial stretch under the right conditions.  13" for a thigh measurement is on the looser side, so they would only be strech by somebody with thighs that large.

        I know I've heard people say the thighs of their jeans have streched 1 inch, but I wouldn't say it's common.

        Hope that helps.

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          ironsteve
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          I have 36w busters. Thigh 13.2 using this sites measurements.
          I am putting stress on them which is why i'm asking. They work for standing around, a little tight walking up stairs. sitting/biking etc they are definitely snug so glad to hear about the stretch. They were cramping up my style when I went bowling recently when my leg kicked up.

          1" meaning from a 26-27 right?

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            yen
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            Do the superblacks stretch the same amount as the 634S?

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              jacoavlu
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              I would say yes. My 9301 have stretched prob an inch in the waist.

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              • uint32U
                uint32
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                Hi all.

                I've been looking at buying a pair of IH-634S for a while now and have eventually decided to go for it.  My main worry is around sizing and shrinkage, which I still am a little fuzzy on.  I'm usually a 32" waist and 32" leg when I buy my standard fashion type jeans.

                Anyway, I've measured a pair of existing jeans which I find fit me pretty well, measurements below:

                
                Waist: 33
                Front Rise: 11.25
                Rear Rise: 13.5
                Thigh: 10.5
                Knee: 9
                Inseam: 31.5
                Cuff: 9
                
                

                From these measurements I'm thinking a size 32 would be good, given that I should expect up to an inch stretch in the waist.  My main concern is leg length.  35" is way too long for me so if I get them factory hemmed at 32" should I expect any shrinkage?

                Any size advice or feedback from UK owners would also be greatly appreciated.

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
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                  Hi there.  They will stretch an inch or so in the waist.  So  I would go with 32, then they will stretch to the size you have measured on an existing pair.

                  Stick them in the cart and then add chainstitching:

                  http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=101

                  and we'll ship them same day…..................

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • SeulS
                    Seul
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                    Go for 33" inseam… Trust me...

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                    • jimmyJ
                      jimmy
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                      @Seul:

                      Go for 33" inseam… Trust me...

                      At least.

                      Sent from LOFT iPhone using Tapatalk

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                      • DougNgD
                        DougNg
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                        I would even go for a 34" inseam

                        Because IH denim is so thick, the folds will hold when you're standing upright, so your jeans will appear shorter than they actually are

                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                        • kit99barK
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                          The thigh measurement seems really really wrong unless you have very very thin legs 🙂  (look closely at the picture of how the thigh is measured!)

                          RAWWAR 2012!

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                          • uint32U
                            uint32
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                            I've eventually bitten the bullet and gone for 32" waist with 33" inseam … can't wait!

                            Thanks peeps.

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                            • uint32U
                              uint32
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                              Well thanks guys, my fit seems perfect!  I'm loving the both the cut of the jean and quality, you can actually feel the extra quality.

                              Any advice on washing?  I'm worried I die my trainers or couch blue … is it advisable to wash/soak these straight away?

                              Thanks.

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Nope no need.  And sit on a towel…....

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  First of all, I'm the guy who purchased the last pair of 634SR: W28!

                                  They arrived today, with a very nice heart shaped box full of chocolate candies: "The last pair! thank you Giorgio"
                                  Thank you, IH, I say… 😘 ❤ ❤ ❤

                                  Now they are under soaking.

                                  One week ago I had bought a pair of 634S, W29, that fit very good, but maybe a little loose. Perhaps I could have worn a 28, after all.
                                  So, I decided to try the 28 thing with the 634SR. Maybe i made a mistake, but I don't care, I can give them to my sister.

                                  Last night I dreamed about it. In my dream there was Giles with a strange pair of dungarees (surely not 21oz at all) in his hands. He stayed in front of me with these pants and two or three shirts too...

                                  IH-888S-142OD

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                                  • SeulS
                                    Seul
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                                    Dreaming about Iron Heart… Next level...  😉

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                                      babyknight
                                      啓蒙家
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                                      @georgeel:

                                      Last night I dreamed about it. In my dream there was Giles with a strange pair of dungarees (surely not 21oz at all) in his hands. He stayed in front of me with these pants and two or three shirts too…

                                      LOL!!!!!!  Love it…

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                                      • georgeelG
                                        georgeel
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                                        Soaked, rinsed and worn!

                                        IH-634SR W28!

                                        [Image Missing]

                                        go there for a front view:
                                        http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=199.840

                                        IH-888S-142OD

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                                        • kit99barK
                                          kit99bar
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                                          Beatle Buster Overdyes.  I sized up 2 and wore them low with a belt to stop stretching.
                                          Waist:  32 -> 32.25
                                          Thigh: 12.0 -> 12.3
                                          Knee:  8.7 -> 8.8

                                          RAWWAR 2012!

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                                            bertoni
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                                            @georgeel:

                                            First of all, I'm the guy who purchased the last pair of 634SR: W28!

                                            They arrived today, with a very nice heart shaped box full of chocolate candies: "The last pair! thank you Giorgio"
                                            Thank you, IH, I say… 😘 ❤ ❤ ❤

                                            Now they are under soaking.

                                            One week ago I had bought a pair of 634S, W29, that fit very good, but maybe a little loose. Perhaps I could have worn a 28, after all.
                                            So, I decided to try the 28 thing with the 634SR. Maybe i made a mistake, but I don't care, I can give them to my sister.

                                            Last night I dreamed about it. In my dream there was Giles with a strange pair of dungarees (surely not 21oz at all) in his hands. He stayed in front of me with these pants and two or three shirts too...

                                            Woah! If G was holding the dungarees in his hands…does that mean he was naked?! Good grief Georgeel...you got it bad;)

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