Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Anesthetist]

Thank you @Giles @goosehd @Matt
I have some time tomorrow, gonna give it a go.

[T4920]

Does anyone know of any UK based business that offer custom chain stitch embroidery a la the recent collaboration pieces?

[Alex]

@T4920 Yeah, the UK based business that chain stitch embroidered the recent collaboration pieces....

[A Former User]

@goosehd cool!! Al my denim or now in the origami way

[Matt]

@Heavy_blue This is the way.

[T4920]

@Alex ahaha I had no idea they were based here! Thanks

[Alex]

@T4920 No worries mate. Giulio is down in Greenwich

[Matt]

That surprised me too. I figured he was in Italy. #unintentionalracist

[T4920]

@Matt my thought process exactly :man-facepalming:

[Johnnyutah247]

Wear as long as possible without washing

Hopefully I’m asking in the right spot, I’ve done some digging around and couldn’t find an answer, but I’ve recently noticed that my newer UHF’s don’t have this printed inside the chest anymore. This year I’ve gotten the crazy check UHF in navy and the sax blue UHF and neither do. Interestingly enough, my 9oz green ombre has it though.

[goosehd]

@Johnnyutah247 I've moved your question to the appropriate spot and I've read something about it, but can't recall the details. I'm sure someone from the IH Crew will chime in with an answer.

[Johnnyutah247]

@goosehd gracias goose!

[Giles]

Our friends in Japan decided to stop doing it......

[Matt]

That’s a bit of a shame. I really like that feature. And my aged eyes love the oversized laundry instructions. Oh well.

[Johnnyutah247]

Yeah, it’s a cool feature. I was surprised to see it in the new flannel I just got.

[Giles]

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

That’s a bit of a shame

[Daniel San]

What number has this CPO ?

[A Former User]

@Daniel-San ihsh-100 hairline duck cpo

[Daniel San]

Awesome , thx mate

[Luscombe]

I am new to selvedge and am trying to understand a few things. I bought my first properly fitting pair(s), 14 oz & 20 oz, on Saturday and am enjoying the fit and break in. I also ordered a pair of IH's Sunday. I am totally stoked and beginning to see the appeal. For one, I really like things that improve with age, are durable and timeless. The initial cost can be high but if the value is there, I totally get it. My clothes tend to last a long time including my shoes and boots so the investment can be worth it.

There are a couple of things that puzzle me. I mean this in all respect and solicit your comments and perspective.

1. I see lots of people buying premium selvedge, focusing on fades and wearing through the jeans in just a couple years, blow outs, rips etc. I have a hard time getting my head around buying premium selvedge and destroying them in just a year or two. Is this mainline Denim head thinking or a small percentage of selvedge owners?

2. What is the difference between so called entry level selvedge, say N&F or unbranded vs premium selvedge, say IH? In some cases the the premium selvedge may be twice the cost of the entry level. Just curious here as I presume you could make a similar statement about comparing a Seiko to a Rolex. I do understand Brand value. It is fairly well know that Rolex's don't keep great time.

I am learning about the various combinations of denim components, dyes, patterns, thread thicknesses and consistencies, how these are combined and the wear and fade patterns they create. It is fascinating, there are so many possibilities and unique runs of patterns may never be available again. Very cool, so why try to wear the jean out and destroy them in the process when they literally can not be replaced? I would think that you would want to get to the fade and then protect the product. Again, is this mainstream or a minority?

I appreciate your insights as I learn more about the world of selvedge.
Thanks