IH-666S - The Devil's Fit Indigo - Slim Tapered

[Damian]

@mahlon321:

Hey Damian, I don't think you are doing anything wrong, everyone has their own way of shrinking down their jeans. Personally speaking, I find soaking will only get a small amount of the shrinkage out. Agitation will (should) get the rest out. There was a really good conversation about this in one of the threads a few months back and it seemed like, for a lot of folks, an initial wash in the washing machine (at whatever settings you prefer) got it out the first time (couldn't find the conversation for the life of me, sorry) but here is a link to Giles explaining shrinkage…

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4549.0

For what it's worth, I like warm/cold wash, light to med agitation, no spin….good luck 

One more question: If you really wanted to get all the shrinkage out of the way, why wouldn't you go with a hot wash, rather than a warm/cold wash?

[mahlon321]

Sorry man, should've been more specific.  The warm/cold is for all subsequent washes following the initial hot wash. 

[Damian]

@mahlon321:

Sorry man, should've been more specific.  The warm/cold is for all subsequent washes following the initial hot wash. 

Ok, I see. So, to confirm: Because my two initial hot soaks did not get out much shrinkage, I should now use a washing machine to get out the remainder of the shrinkage. To do so, turn the jeans inside out, wash hot, with detergent, and with moderate agitation. No spin cycle. Then drip dry, or dry flat. Subsequent washes should follow the same instructions except that the water temperature should be warm or cold rather than hot.

Sound right?

[davito]

I do 40 degrees celsius machine wash including spin (600-1000 rpm) (our machines automatically spin) for my unsanforised and all other pants, inside out no detergent. Line dry. But thats my way of doing it

And some Instructions provided by Paula

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2215.0

[Damian]

@davito:

I do 40 degrees celsius machine wash including spin (600-1000 rpm) (our machines automatically spin) for my unsanforised and all other pants, inside out no detergent. Line dry. But thats my way of doing it

And some Instructions provided by Paula

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2215.0

Thanks for the tips. Giles talks about using detergent as a "lubricant" to relax (i.e. shrink) the fabric. I might include it in the wash.

[Chris]

Davito's way sounds like my way, too.

[Finn666]

Davito's and Chris's way sounds like my way, too.

[Nerkg]

i  washed my 17oz sanforized full agitation, full spin. came out fine. but that was two months ago so there nice and settled back in. dont plan on washing again for months

[Giles]

You will get more shrinkage if you use a lubricant (like washing up liquid).  You will get little to no more indigo loss if you wash them inside out.

[Giles]

@Spring:

Any updates on when the restock for these will be hitting the proverbial shelves?

About 10 days.

[Hemi]

My 666S from the very first batch with the missing bar tack.

[Finn666]

damn hemi, i really like your style (and the fit and fades on those 666s's)! badass…

[Fergz]

Love the look Hemi.

What's that jacket? So cool…

[Hemi]

Thanks guys.

I'm wearing a Schott 118L Perfecto Leather Motorcycle Jacket… its my favourite!

[Fergz]

Beautiful jacket.

It"s on the wish list!

[A Former User]

Will the new run have 38.5" inseam?

[Giles]

Until I get them in my sweaties, I do not know….

[Spring Son of Light]

Did previous batches have shorter inseams?

[MikeC]

I just scored a pair of 34x32 666 from my man derivative666 to replace my vulcans. I'm pumped. Thanks bro!!!

[Mumbles]

DOPE hemi!