IH-634S - 21oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Sanforized vs unsanforized doesn't necessarily mean washed vs unwashed
It means that sanforized is pre-shrunk, and unsanforized will still shrink when wet
Washed vs raw is another one to be aware of. Raw denim tends to bleed onto adjacent fabrics. Pre washed jeans are oftentimes referred to as "one wash" or OW
The 634S is raw, unwashed and sanforized
There are other things to think about: sizing down can lead to blown seams and crotches. Some feel that not washing for long periods of time will also cause premature wear in your jeans.
Depends on what you want. Not washing and sizing down will cause the highest contrast fades. A happy medium will lead to a long life with your jeans and a fading you like. You're going to have to figure that out for yourself according to how you wear your jeans, where you wear your jeans, where you live, etc. All these things affect fading properties and longetivity of your denim
that's a hell load of info! thank you so much DougNg! thanks for being so patient and helpful in explaining. really reall appreciate it.
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I think I remember Giles saying that the 634s were washed very gently at the factory. Correct me if I am wrong.
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alright I'll give them a soak when I get them. can't wait to lay my hands on them.
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sorry if this sound stupid but when you guys soak the 634S for the first time, you guys did it with hot water or just water from the tap?
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hmm alright thanks. but, damaged patch? what'd you mean?
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^ thanks Giles. will be careful when i soak the 634S.
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I've put IH's in scalding hot water from the tap, the leather patch was fine. Maybe a little dry, but it was fine
You wind up with crispy leather patches when you boil the jeans
Before you ask: there is no good reason to boil your jeans. Usually people do that when they've bought a pair of jeans that are too large and think that if hot water will cause some shrinkage, boiling water will cause MASSIVE shrinkage
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hahaha I'll never get a chance to boil my jeans. I can barely fit into them now. hoping after prolong wearing, it'll stretch more.
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Does the waist fit right?
there's some space. just the thigh area.
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Might not be the right cut for you…
I reckon so too. will see how the 634S fit when they arrive. I know I have huge thighs thanks to cycling and rugby.
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It either will stretch or you will get use to it after several wear. . Don't worry my friend
hopefully mate. cos today's the 2nd day I'm wearing it but I don't get to wear it all the time in office.
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just wondering, do you guys soak your 634S when you first got it? and if i got it hemmed with G, do i have to soak the hem to let the "new" stiches "settle-in or bed-in"? sorry im kinda confused. some say don't soak to make use of the starch for creasing while others say soak to allow the denim to "settle-in or bed-in". cheers!
