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IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

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    tfahey00
    Joined: 28 Sept 2017

    7th week in. Here’s a kinda dark pic of the fades so far while wearing them, plus one of the cuff since there was some inquiries about how they look/ how people do it. I’m no master, but they sit great on some Red Wings.

    Again I’m no pro, but I left an extra inch when I got them hemmed. They got their first wash (delicate cycle in a machine) at 6 weeks, and there wasn’t a whole lot shrinkage in the length.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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      neph93
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      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      There you go, it’s all about personal preference and how you want to rock them. I’ve said it before but I feel that the 888 is a very versatile cut. You can size up, down or all around depending on what you like.

      Looking good with the RW’s @tfahey00

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

      • Virginia Woolf
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        dj
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 25 Jul 2019

        So I am assuming it’s a case of if they fit and you pass the test of doing up the buttons it’s your King Arthur moment and you keep the jeans.

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          neph93
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          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

          As a general rule the XHS denims will stretch a little past initial, pre soak measurements so yes, it is fair to say that.

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

          • Virginia Woolf
          last edited by 26 Jul 2019, 18:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            dj
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 25 Jul 2019

            @neph93:

            @dj There is some shrinkage to be had in this fabric, but not loads. I’d recommend an initial hot soak to get it all out. Then you know where you stand. If you have a short inseam you can get a little taken off now, shrink them then send them back if necessary.

            Cuffing/turn ups is personal preference. If you leave them an inch longer than you need then you have the option for cuffs or stacks. Personally, I feel the 888 cut works best with a correct hem, no cuffs and and minimal stacking, but that is just me.

            While I’m at it, @Phil, that is a great fit. I also approve of your taste in kicks. Man after my own heart.

            Ideally I’d like to end up with 33.25” inseam. Should I just get them hemmed as they are to 34.5 and hope they lose an inch or so over time. Or should I wash/soak them now and then get them hemmed?

            How hot a soak to get the legs to shrink?

            Cheers

            last edited by 26 Jul 2019, 22:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Jett129
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              Joined: 17 Aug 2011

              To be on the safe side,with such expensive jeans, I would soak them as hot as possible to be absolutely sure I got all the shrinkage out and then have them hemmed. I rolled the dice on mine and had the hemmed a little bit longer and then washed/soaked and there a little bit longer than perfect. I anticipated them shrinking more than they did. I can deal with longer better than shorter. Hope this helps.

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                dj
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 25 Jul 2019

                @Jett129:

                To be on the safe side,with such expensive jeans, I would soak them as hot as possible to be absolutely sure I got all the shrinkage out and then have them hemmed. I rolled the dice on mine and had the hemmed a little bit longer and then washed/soaked and there a little bit longer than perfect. I anticipated them shrinking more than they did. I can deal with longer better than shorter. Hope this helps.

                How hot would you suggest I soak them? 40C? Higher?

                Cheers

                last edited by 27 Jul 2019, 00:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Jett129
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                  Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                  I’m in the US and I have no idea as to what the exact temperature my washing machine gets to. I just set it to hot. Some of the others may be better able to advise you on temperature settings. But I also think that you should wet/soak them before putting them into the machine,and inside out is the way to go.

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                    neph93
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                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                    @dj

                    @Jett129 is entirely correct regarding hemming. The only way to be entirely precise regarding final inseam is to shrink, then hem. I tend not to but only because of logistics (shipping to and from northern Norway is very, very slow and I have no one who I trust to hem heavy denim in the locally).

                    40C is a good temp to soak at. Warmer is even better. This denim is sanforised so a soak should be enough. No need to wash too.

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                    • Virginia Woolf
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                      tfahey00
                      Joined: 28 Sept 2017

                      You could also throw them in the tub full of water as hot as it goes… should do the trick

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                      last edited by 27 Jul 2019, 12:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Jett129
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                        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                        If you do put them in a tub of hot water you need to agitate them to make the shrinkage happen.

                        last edited by 27 Jul 2019, 12:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          dj
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 25 Jul 2019

                          So today i thought it a good idea to wash two pairs of jeans in preparation for alterations.

                          PIH10ANS jeans were soaked and agitated in hot water for 10-15 mins and then put on a 30 degree cycle with a short slow spin at the end.  They lost about .5" at the waist and 1.5" on the inseam.  This may be enough to get away with no alteration will see when dry. I want to have a decent length cuff on these.

                          IH-888-XHSib soaked the legs only in hotter water and agitated for 10-15 mins.  As i wanted more loss in the legs than the waist.  I then repeated the soak and agitation.  Next put in the washing machine again 30 degrees and short slow spin.  They have not behaved at all, 3/4" loss around the waist and a mere 1/2" on the inseam!  They also faded patchily around the crotch will possibly make me look more of a wanker than I am.  😢  The plan is to get these hemmed to correct length but now not sure if there is more shrinkage to come.

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                            neph93
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                            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                            All the shrink will be out of the XHS. Soaking and washing wasn’t necessary. The point of soaking only the legs is removed when you wash them in the machine as it is agitation combined with warmth that causes shrinkage and they got that with the wash. If it is any consolation the waist will stretch at least an inch with effort and the crotch is the first place to wear so you should be fine!

                            “Some of those that work forces
                            Are the same that burn crosses”

                            • Virginia Woolf
                            last edited by 28 Jul 2019, 12:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
                              Filthy2123ozjunkie
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                              I gave these another hand wash yesterday.

                              last edited by 29 Jul 2019, 14:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                              • Alex_24A
                                Alex_24
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 31 May 2019

                                ^^^ great fades

                                What’s the ETA on a restock of these in size 40 please?

                                last edited by 1 Aug 2019, 11:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
                                  Filthy2123ozjunkie
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                                  Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                                  @Alex_24 they are planning a restock in limited quantities and 634 sometime in September (probably October).

                                  I'd sign up for a notification using this form so you will be notified when they are ready. I forget how to code in a link..
                                  So here is the url of the form: http://eepurl.com/drsoK9

                                  last edited by 2 Aug 2019, 23:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    MassiveThighs
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 16 Aug 2019

                                    anyone have these in size 32?  i have big thighs, need around 12.75''.  i saw IH measuring method, but i measure right where the seams start.

                                    anyone with thigh measurements on a 32?

                                    last edited by 17 Aug 2019, 01:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      -KapitalSteez-
                                      Joined: 4 Mar 2019

                                      2.5 months nearly daily wear. They're looking pretty great!

                                      Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

                                      last edited by 17 Aug 2019, 02:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        neph93
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                                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                        @MassiveThighs:

                                        i saw IH measuring method, but i measure right where the seams start

                                        Hi… If you measure a pair you own (and that fits how you like), using the IH method then you have a baseline for comparison.

                                        “Some of those that work forces
                                        Are the same that burn crosses”

                                        • Virginia Woolf
                                        last edited by 17 Aug 2019, 06:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          MassiveThighs
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 16 Aug 2019

                                          @neph93:

                                          @MassiveThighs:

                                          i saw IH measuring method, but i measure right where the seams start

                                          Hi… If you measure a pair you own (and that fits how you like), using the IH method then you have a baseline for comparison.

                                          i did that, but for some reason measurements always seem to be off.  oh well.  just ordered these, and if its too small, ill just return and go up 1 size.

                                          last edited by 17 Aug 2019, 16:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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