Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Oaktavia]

I am aware the Mad Black denim/dying process has been kept super secret, but has any new information surfaced about it? I have a pair of XHSmb and am super curious about them. Does anyone have a faded pair (or other weights) they have photos or could take photos of? I've been reading through "regular" OD pages and while the fades are miraculous, the denim itself just looks so different.

Finally, will there ever be any double OD process similar to the Mad Black or is it just IH history at this point?

[Gammaman]

What’s the best way to remove wax from denim? I fell asleep in the chair and was woken by hot wax my daughter tried to pick up hot tea light and dropped it on my lap.

[Alex]

@Oaktavia Lilley to be IH a history I am afraid mate

[tody]

@Gammaman Blotting paper on both sides, and then carefully melt the wax with an iron.

[Matt]

^ that should do it.

[Giles]

@tody said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

@Gammaman Blotting paper on both sides, and then carefully melt the wax with an iron.

That is the way.....

[Gammaman]

Thanks that what I was thinking just have to wipe the dust off the iron haven’t used it in years.

[Gammaman]

All gone I can live with the slightly darker spots cheers.

[Kasi]

Ok question,
I believe already been answered

But seeing some people using the Tumble dryer for drying jeans.

I know it’s not recommended but still some do it.

Any benefits from it, for the Fades

[Jett129]

@Kasi I do it all the time,especially once I’ve gotten all the shrink out. Sometimes inside out sometimes right side out. Depends on how they were washed. I use the highest setting and put tennis balls in for the wrinkles,and it has absolutely zero effect on the fading process.

[Kasi]

Thanks @Jett129

[Matt]

I Think the effects on fading would be over time. You’d get less contrast than if you air dry them. If you don’t wash and dry infrequently it wouldn’t be as much of a problem. Ive dried mine once or twice with no significant issues.

[Kasi]

Thank @Matt

[Matt]

[sabergirl]

I always tumble dry, inside-out. I can only compare to what I’ve seen online of you crazies that baby and hand-wash all your stuff, but I think lower contrast is the only difference in fades. That comes from the machine washing, and not from drying.

[Kasi]

Thanks @sabergirl

[EdH]

Can anyone help me ID these: https://www.marrkt.com/products/iron-heart-9oz-cotton-chinos-green-31?_kx=9Ir7c6ZKdNDjrFY5V3kjbpsXOvpYTRxCd8iQ9IrbMGI%3D.T8mKkc

I'm assuming they're legit, but I've tried searching the Bottoms pages, but can't find reference to a 9oz selvedge cargo pant on these forums... Might be tempted to give those a go tho if they're for real as they look to be my size.

[sabergirl]

Those look like 718 heavy sateen cargoes. I’ve always wanted a pair. Not sure if the fabric weight was ever published.

[AdamJ]

@sabergirl spot on with the ID, I don't recall them being selvedge though. Forum thread is here

[Giles]

Tricky one. They are def legit, but the sateen was not selvedge. I think the only selvedge cargoes we did (other than denim) was the IH-714

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/5135

And the IH-705