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^^ ah ha. Now I get it. ::)
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I'd like to learn about the differences between UHR and XHS IH denim, beyond the 21/23 and 25 oz weights.
I gather the names imply 'ultra heavy raw' and 'extra heavy selvedge'; so beyond the raw characteristic of UHR and the selvedge quality of XHS; are there any other interesting distinctions?
Does anyone have both denims and could comment on pros and cons?
I understand UHR is unlikely to return, so is XHS a reasonable replacement?
Thanks.
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Does anyone have both denims and could comment on pros and cons?
I understand UHR is unlikely to return, so is XHS a reasonable replacement?
The only things they really have in common is that they are both at the heavyweight end of the scale and they are both indigo selvedge. Otherwise their hand, colour, fading etc. are all quite different from each other, and in fact unique from other IH denim as well.
The XHS is much darker in colour and breathes slightly better than the UHR. It is heavy and stiff out if the bag but softens amazingly with wear. Takes a while to start fading but when it does you get high contrast, vertical fading.
The UHR is very crunchy and needs watering out of the bag. It gets very dense and tight after the soak and has a lighter indigo colour than nearly every other IH denim. It then pisses out indigo like no ones business and creates great fades. It's also hairy and has loads of character.
I have the 666XHS and the BB UHR. I love both denims but they are in no way interchangeable as they very have different properties.
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Great elaboration @neph93, it not only is informative, but speaks of true denim appreciation. Trés cool!
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Does anyone have any ideas about sourcing a high-quality, pure melton wool alternative to a pea coat? Ideally, I'm thinking about an overcoat that is built from heavy melton wool but is single-breasted. I already own a Real McCoy's pea coat and wear the heck out of it in the colder months. This is basically me just brainstorming ideas for alternatives.
Note: I've already looked at Schott, Fidelity and other US manufacturers and all there stuff is wool/nylon blend. I'm looking for something well-made and high quality and don't mind paying for quality and for a manufacturer that produces their goods ethically.
Thoughts or suggestions greatly appreciated!
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Need Supply. has a few wool overcoats on sale -meaning priced close to reality
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Does anyone have both denims and could comment on pros and cons?
I understand UHR is unlikely to return, so is XHS a reasonable replacement?
The only things they really have in common is that they are both at the heavyweight end of the scale and they are both indigo selvedge. Otherwise their hand, colour, fading etc. are all quite different from each other, and in fact unique from other IH denim as well.
The XHS is much darker in colour and breathes slightly better than the UHR. It is heavy and stiff out if the bag but softens amazingly with wear. Takes a while to start fading but when it does you get high contrast, vertical fading.
The UHR is very crunchy and needs watering out of the bag. It gets very dense and tight after the soak and has a lighter indigo colour than nearly every other IH denim. It then pisses out indigo like no ones business and creates great fades. It's also hairy and has loads of character.
I have the 666XHS and the BB UHR. I love both denims but they are in no way interchangeable as they very have different properties.Sounds like me during a night of heavy drinking.
I'm really bummed I missed out on the UHR fabric, unfortunate it will not be made again.
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Does anyone have both denims and could comment on pros and cons?
I understand UHR is unlikely to return, so is XHS a reasonable replacement?
The only things they really have in common is that they are both at the heavyweight end of the scale and they are both indigo selvedge. Otherwise their hand, colour, fading etc. are all quite different from each other, and in fact unique from other IH denim as well.
The XHS is much darker in colour and breathes slightly better than the UHR. It is heavy and stiff out if the bag but softens amazingly with wear. Takes a while to start fading but when it does you get high contrast, vertical fading.
The UHR is very crunchy and needs watering out of the bag. It gets very dense and tight after the soak and has a lighter indigo colour than nearly every other IH denim. It then pisses out indigo like no ones business and creates great fades. It's also hairy and has loads of character.
I have the 666XHS and the BB UHR. I love both denims but they are in no way interchangeable as they very have different properties.
I have both (634 XHS, 666 UHR) and I agree with @neph.
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Ok, so ive narrowed down my next purchase to 3 styles of jeans all Indigo/indigo. the 633sii, 634sii and the 666sii. when i bought my 634s i sent them out to rail car to have them tapered from the crotch down. i had them tapered to measurements close to the 666 cut. can someone who has owned both the 634s and 666 please tell me what they find to be the major differences between the two styles? thanks
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I'm really bummed I missed out on the UHR fabric, unfortunate it will not be made again.
We actually have enough left to make 300-400 pairs jeans. H has no plans for it, and I'm in two minds as to whether I make anything out of it…
oh man, well obviously I'm only one voice in the crowd but I would be very happy to see more jeans made out of it in either the 634 or new cut.
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