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RULES
Hello everybody, our denim community has certainly grown since version 1. Let's continue to stay positive and make this a great thread to frequent.
* No flaming - If you plan to criticize someone else for any reason, do it respectfully.
*Fit pics and Denim marketplace - If you want to get any pics of YOUR jeans up. PM me.
*Hall of Fame - Proud of a pair of jeans you have? Take pics and pm me.
*READ THE FAQS or USE THE SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD if you have what may be considered "stupid" questions.
Please refrain from asking questions that have been asked over and over again. This is a discussion thread.
basically, just exercise the golden rule. cmon now. denim snobs can off themselves.
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Soaking/washing
Kiya's thoughts on soaking denim
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You ready to get your mind blown?
Soaking your jeans in water for anything over 40 minutes is a waste of time, the shrinking of the cotton fibers takes place because they've become wet then dry for the first time since being woven into a textile. How long you leave the jeans in the water does NOT equate to the amount of shrinking.
Actual test i've done just to make sure what i've learned is correct: Take a pair of unsanforized jeans and soak them in warm water for 25 minutes, take another pair of the same jeans and soak them for 2 hours. Difference in shrinkage? Pretty much unnoticeable. Technically? .1" in the waist, .2" in the length.
The temperature of the water makes a far larger difference. Kids who talk about "i soaked for three hours" are wasting 2 hours and 40 minutes of waiting time.
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Panda-san's guide to soaking denim
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How do you soak jeans?
Soaking jeans is really pretty simple. You fill the tub with whatever temperature water you feel will give you the desired results, put the jeans in the water, and that's it. You can add soap if you want. Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap is popular for this purpose.
How long should I soak them for?
The most important thing is the temperature. If you're going for max shrinkage, you'll want to soak for around a half hour in warm to hot water. If you're trying to avoid shrinkage, use colder water and less time.
What do I do once I'm done soaking? Should I squeeze the water out, or just let them drip while hanging?
You can try to squeeze the water out, but the denim will have absorbed enough water that you wont be able to get it all out right away. If you can, hang the jeans by the waist in your shower to let them finish dripping.
If you're concerned that the jeans will be too small for you in the waist once they dry, you can put them on wet. Moving around in the wet denim will help it stretch back out. Just be prepared for whatever you're wearing to have indigo stains afterwards.
If you're concerned that the inseam will be too short after the wash, it is possible to stretch the inseam up to an inch and a half in some cases. To do this, lay the wet jeans flat on the ground, stand on the waist, and simply pull on the hem of the legs to stretch them. This is far from an ideal solution though, and you'd be better served doing a bit of research and buying jeans that are still going to be long enough after washing and/or hemming them.
Will I get different/better results from using a machine washer and dryer?
Machine drying will give you more shrinkage than air drying, so if that's what you need then by all means, machine dry.
The main advantage of machine washing is that you have a controlled temperature. You don't have to constantly monitor it like you would your tub to make sure the water stays at the right temperature.
Be aware that the tossing and turning of the jeans in the washer and dryer may lead to the development of odd creases and fades, especially if the jeans are allowed to sit crumpled up and wet inside the machine.
How much will the jeans shrink?
That depends on the jeans. Most raw denim will shrink between 1-3 inches in the waist and inseam. Some denim may take several washes to shrink down to its final size, so you should be careful if you're planning on hemming the jeans.
Also, some companies use sanforized denim, which will hardly shrink at all. Less than an inch all around, if that. |
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Sizing
Kiya's advice for sizing jeans
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This is how you determine what size jeans to buy!
For Nudies:
Take a pair of your jeans that fits tight around your waist, button them all the way up, lay them flat on the ground, measure the waistband, double the number, take that number and subtract two numbers, THAT is the size you should buy in Nudies.
For Japanese Brand Jeans:
Take a pair of your jeans that fits tight around your waist, button them all the way up, lay them flat on the ground, measure the waistband, double the number, take that number and subtract one number from it, THAT is the size you should buy in Japanese brand jeans. |
| FACE wrote: | Hope this helps...again
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HALL OF FAME
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Denim thread mini-MP
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DIOR INDIGO RAW DENIM 19CM
SIZE 30
DEADSTOCK WITH TAGS
RETAILS FOR $330 + TAX = $355
MY PRICE: $285
FREE SHIPPING, ADD 4% for PAYPAL
JEANS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AT DIOR HOMME NYC
JEANS PROFESSIONALLY HEMMED AT DIOR HOMME NYC TO 33 length
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| heatonmyfeet1 wrote: | I have these pair of Nudies Average Joes, I paid a grip for em, and I lost weight, so this sucks for me. These are still in great condition, never hemmed or tailored or anything. I'm not shady like other people, I'm showing just about all the flaws in the photos, but they are all natural. You can see in the pictures that there is a cuff crease, also, a little wear on the inner because I guess when I would walk, the jeans would rub against one another. Besides that, nothing major. No heel dragging of the jeans. If you're wondering, they are Double Dip Indigo. BIN 120 Shipped OBO. Paypal please, all sales are final. Any questions or concerns please PM me or ask me on aim, my sn is cirtapuil
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| JediAce wrote: | FS/FT Imperial Dukes Sz 32
Condition: Worn for about a week
Asking Price: $230
PM me for more pictures.
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| nikesnmikes wrote: | no problem. here you go: Nudie's Slim Jim Dry Broken Twill- tagged 29x32 shrunk to 28x29.5(will stretch with wear), washed once and worn for a week, no fades, honeycombs, or whiskers. slight wear on back cuff of left leg S/O - $70 H/O - BIN - $115 shipped         Brand New w/ Tags WeSC Kelvin (Resin Stretch Selvedge) Denim 30x30 THESE RETAIL FOR $196 these are them - http://www.karmaloop.com/product-soldout.asp?productID=49051&VendorCode=WEC S/O - $80 H/O - BIN - $130        |
| meltingz wrote: |
Selling SZ30 Andewhall Grifters. $150 There arent fadings except for the little wear on the back pocket. Pm me if interested.
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A.P.C. PETITE STANDARD (PS) INDIGO
$140 paypal / $130 money order
-size 27
-Indigo Raw Selvage Denim
-comes with receipt from the store
-purchased from APC Mercer St.
-Petite Standard slimmer cut than New Standard
-worn for total of 5 hours, absolutely no stretch
-don't have enough time to wear these
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Listing Link: http://www.solecollector.com/forums/levis-511-brown-denim-supreme-denim-laker-starter-t810660.html
Concealed Cash or Money Order Only. Please PM me if interested.
Brand: Levis
Model: 511 skinny
Color: Brown (Limited Run) 14oz denim
Condition: Brand New With Tags
Size: 33W x 32L
Price: $50.00 + $10.00 (shipping)
Brand: Supreme
Model: Slim Fit
Color: Faded Black
Condition: BRAND NEW WITH TAGS
Size: 32W x 32L
Price: $60.00 + $10.00 (shipping) (retails for $110.00)
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| adoboFosho wrote: | Sugar Cane 1955 33x34 Unwashed
-USPS SHIPPING PRIORITY 2-3
-I ACCEPT PAYPAL + MO
-PM ME FOR KICKS TRADE
-BRAND NEW
| Quote: | Wash: Unwashed
Fabric: Japanese Selvage Denim
Cut: Based on the 1955 Levi's 501 Fit
100% Japanese Selvage
Levi's Patented "Gripper Zipper" Fly
High Rise (12")
Slight Taper From Knee Down
5 Pocket Construction
Hidden Rivets on Back Pockets
14.5 oz Denim
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These retail at $400
S/O = $260 BIN=$320
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| mr. thunderlips wrote: | yo... pm me for a deal you can't refuse.
sz 32 ironheart 634s.
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| i wear shooes wrote: |
Worn twice, warm soaked. Black APC New Standard size 29. No fading or any sign of wear. Pm me with offers.
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| gulong wrote: | Selling Imperial Shearer Denim
Condition: Worn 3-5 times
Price: $200 Money Order/$210 Paypal
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Awesome, new thread;
oh and andy, you think you can fix the tag on the first pic of my fit? its not showing up for some reason
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I'll start it off. Hopefully there is more pictures and updates as opposed to chitchat like the last thread.
Skull 5010XX6x6. You can put these in the fit pics if you would like, Andrewisdope.
Me- 28
Tag- 28
2 Months.
 
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Awesome, new thread;
oh and andy, you think you can fix the tag on the first pic of my fit? its not showing up for some reason
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i like that fit lilmarkham 
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