@Matt:

I never get noticeable shrinkage from a cold wash.  At most they go back to pre stretch measurements then stretch back out with wear.  I get pretty minimal shrinkage with hot washes.  I just washed my new UHRs and they didn’t shrink much at all. If you’re looking for maximum shrinkage throw them in the dryer after a hot wash.  I promise they won’t explode.

As a rule though I wear until smelly, wash cold inside out, air dry outside then turn outside in.

I’m thinking more the inseams. I don’t really want to lose more than an inch, but worrid I’ll get a lot more

@Matt:

I do what @goosehd does except I lay them to dry inside out.  I’ve found wet XHS is very difficult to manipulate.  Either way, you should reduce if not totally eliminate marbeling using that method.

The pre soak is key.  Don’t skip that step.

Have you ever had problems washing jeans from shrinkage?

@goosehd:

@annonymous33 To avoid marbling:

1. Turn your jeans inside out
2. Soak the jeans in either a sink or your tub until they are soaked
3. Take them from the sink/tub and place them in your washing machine
4. Wash with cold water no or low spin
5. Promptly take them out before the final spin cycle
6. Turn them back to the right side out and hang to dry

This has always worked for me and by washing with cold water there is no shrinkage.

You get no shrinkage at all? Some people say use hot water, you say cold, which certainly makes
More sense.
What detergent do you use?

Sooo. I’m 6 months in and I’m look to give these their first wash. I want to lose as little size and possible, and I read about “marbling”, no idea what it is, but everyone says it’s bad,
So id like to avoid that.

What are your tips? I don’t mind investing lots of time
To get it right.