IH-634S - 21oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

[LandoCal126 0]

So there really is no right way or wrong way IMO. I soaked them in the tub inside out with some non-scented Dr. Bonners for about 1 hour. They were constantly agitated as well since the drain is shit and I had to just keep filling the tub while soaking. After they soaked I drained the tub and let the filth run off. Then I used Dr. Bonners Eucalyptus Scented to scrub the inside and then outside of the jeans. I did not use a brush but rather a clean rag as I am not a fan of accelerating the wear. I focused specifically on areas like the crotch, back of the knees, cuffs, and waistband. Anywhere sweat builds up, I scrubbed! Then I rinsed them until n more soap was visible running off of them. They are currently hang drying under the heat lamps in the bathroom…

[Gilbertt]

Awesome! Thanks Landon, now my last question to you, as I said before am I jumping the gun at 70 days?

[LandoCal126 0]

Gilbertt, it is all up to you. Mine were over 7 months but around 2 days of wear a week. Lately the place I have been were hot and I sweat quite a bit so I just felt the need. It's up to you but I usually would say the longer the better, unless there is a need (ie. Bad spill, stain, etc.). All up to you. Usually I document things but I decided I just want to let this pair be no worries. They are just jeans, GREAT JEANS, THE BEST JEANS, but just jeans. I take extremely good care of them and pay more attention to them than most things in my life but they are jeans and the are meant to age however they choose. I am sure I will love them. So much life to be lived in them and so many more places and adventures to be had!

[Gilbertt]

I can dig that.  Yeah with the weather here its been a bit sweaty so im feeling like i have to, and they are wearing great so far ill get some before and after pics on the evo thread when they happen.

[Splattered]

I somehow ended up w a pair of 634S with a 35.5" inseam, do they shrink at all with an initial soak? Its tagged size 34… i thought they were all 34"?

[Giles]

Splattered,  They do tend to run a little longer than tag.  They won't shrink, but with waer, they will ride up as the creases behind the kneee set.  G

[Splattered]

Ok… i generally give all my dry denim an initial soak to soften them up, would that be a bad idea in this case? Seems like after a soak the creases behind the knee aren't usually as pronounced...

I've been telling myself that IH denim would be way too hot for SD but Lando convinced me otherwise... so if i die of a heat stroke it's all his fault! ha ha

[Giles]

They're pretty soft anyway.  I would not soak, you'll achieve nothing.  Giles

[Splattered]

@Giles:

They're pretty soft anyway.  I would not soak, you'll achieve nothing.  Giles

Cool beans, thanks G

[Giles]

Next time (if there is one), get in touch and I will make sure you get a paiur that are 34.

Giles

[Simon]

@Giles:

They're pretty soft anyway.  I would not soak, you'll achieve nothing.  Giles

I normally do an initial soak to remove the starch from raw jeans even if sanforized. I've heard it said that the starch weakens the cotton fibres. So your saying no need to do that then with the 634S?

[Splattered]

@Giles:

Next time (if there is one), get in touch and I will make sure you get a paiur that are 34.

Giles

There will definitely be a next time… i ordered a few items to test the proxy waters and it went err OK haha … i accidentally ordered a size XL 10oz Chambray even though i told him i wanted an L in any shirts i ordered, and the inseam on the 634S are a bit long. Live and learn.

[Seul]

Well the inseam hardly is his fault… When ordering a shirt, it's best to put all sizes in it (eg. I ordered a size 40/ Medium).  I don't know, my transaction went swimmingly and the added chocolate was loved by all at work!.. 

[Splattered]

Haha yeah the chocolate was a nice touch

I put down the sizes i wanted but accidentally linked an XL auction cause i was busy at work and he just bought what i linked… my fault. And yeah the inseam isn't his fault... i had him email the store front seller to verify the inseam length and he told Hide it was an even 34" but it arrived as 35.5

[Giles]

They've been soaked already…G

[LandoCal126 0]

@Splattered:

I've been telling myself that IH denim would be way too hot for SD but Lando convinced me otherwise… so if i die of a heat stroke it's all his fault! ha ha

I'll take the wrap if you do but something tells me you will be just fine! Oh and if you die, can I get your jeans? JK

[Splattered]

Hahaha yes, i'll just scribble my will up on this el pollo loco napkin sitting here on my desk…

[Splattered]

Ahhh what am i gonna do with an extra 3" of inseam? haha i'm wondering if i should send them off to be hemmed or try a double cuff or something.. they're so thick though i dunno how well that'd work out.

[Splattered]

Ok i've decided to send them into SENY to have them hemmed but i'm not sure to what length… i usually get jeans hemmed to a 34 cause i like a small cuff but usually have to account for at least an inch shrink after a soak... so should i get these hemmed to a 33 or 33.5? I am an actual 32 and like just enough for a small cuff, or a slightly bigger cuff if i sag them a bit.

[Beatle]

I doubt you will get an inch in the length..33 should be good