IH-888-NT - 21/23oz indigo Selvedge DWC Jeans
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Just a matter of personal preference really. But I know any time I have machine washed a pair of Iron Hearts they were not the same after I washed them. This is why I made the washing tutorial I posted here:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9785.0It is a compromise between the SwissJeansFreak Hardcore school of thought of never ever washing your jeans and washing them. But, ultimately they are your jeans and you can do what you want with them.
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I am on the other end of the scale with these due there first wash in a month. Then probably every month after.
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Appreciate the inputs and especially the effort behind your guide, filthy.
I did warm soak and 40 deg wash these though, simply because I want to ensure that the most possible shrinkage has occurred before I put them on. I have had even sanforized jeans where the fades shifted on me and I don't want that happening again.
I'll live with some streaking and a cracked patch. The jeans changing too much down the line scares me a lot more!
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I’m stuck at work while these are basking in a bath of indigo beauty.
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Mine have been soaking in a cold bath most of the day, I've just wrestled them inside out nearly losing the battle!
They're now on a 30° wash with no spin, distilled vinegar added for natural softening & antibacterial properties.
I'll drip dry them, & probably try & get some wear in them when they're still damp tomorrow or Sunday. ::) -
Mine have been soaking in a cold bath most of the day, I've just wrestled them inside out nearly losing the battle!
They're now on a 30° wash with no spin, distilled vinegar added for natural softening & antibacterial properties.
I'll drip dry them, & probably try & get some wear in them when they're still damp tomorrow or Sunday. ::)That vinegar will also stop the indigo from coming off….. it’s a technique used to stop crocking. :-\
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Excuse the noob but is it advised to let the denim dry between the initial soak and wash?
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Excuse the noob but is it advised to let the denim dry between the initial soak and wash?
No, you can just soak them then go straight to the wash after.
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Excuse the noob but is it advised to let the denim dry between the initial soak and wash?
Actually the opposite. They should go into the machine wet as it makes the material more supple so sharp creases won’t form as easily.
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Is anyone actually going to wear the jeans or is this a thread about men doing laundry
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Is anyone actually going to wear the jeans or is this a thread about men doing laundry
This is good one
I learn more about man Landry In the past few days . I am waiting on my jeans . It seems like stuck In ups warehouse /delayed shipment -
My jeans are arriving here in Hawai‘i today. I have two Pair coming. After I determine which pair fits I will Soak and then wash in a front Loader. I’m nervous about creases and temp. The machine has 3 settings. Cold warm and hot. The cold is prob about 70F… cuz the water here is like Piss. That will Also be my cold Soak temp. Thoughts @neph93 ??
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[emoji23] I can report I wore mine for a hour or so tonight Mega. Going for a first full day tomorrow.
I am pleasantly pleased with the darkness of the indigo. I was under the impression UHR were more of a lighter shade
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You guys are killing me. Just when I thought I talked myself out of these because I own 2 pairs made out of the UHR denim.
It's probably my favorite from Iron Heart, though.
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The cold is prob about 70F… cuz the water here is like Piss.
That temp seems kind of pointless. The aim has to be to get rid of all shrinkage without fucking your jeans up so I'd run your tap hot for the soak and wash on the middle setting, but for the love of all that is indigo, put them on the lowest spin setting or take them out before. You'll be fine.
On another note. I've reluctantly decided that I'm not getting a pair of these. I love the UHR but that thigh is a bit too big for me. I'll stick to my 888S for now… It's making me sad but it's for the best.
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The cold is prob about 70F… cuz the water here is like Piss.
That temp seems kind of pointless. The aim has to be to get rid of all shrinkage without fucking your jeans up so I'd run your tap hot for the soak and wash on the middle setting, but for the love of all that is indigo, put them on the lowest spin setting or take them out before. You'll be fine.
On another note. I've reluctantly decided that I'm not getting a pair of these. I love the UHR but that thigh is a bit too big for me. I'll stick to my 888S for now… It's making me sad but it's for the best.
That last paragraph gives me a clue of how you broke up With every girl you ever dumped. And you gave us the news on a Friday. Textbook. Wow
