IH-777-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo
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I read in an interview that IH washes the "starch" out of the jeans. Is this true for the 777xhs? Do they do this to prolong the life of the jeans? Also done to the flagship 21 oz I assume. If this is true, why do people insist on not washing for so long to "save" the starch in the jeans for better fading?
Giles (or someone else) will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that both the signature 21 oz and the 25 oz XHS denim are sanforized, but unwashed. That being the case, there may be some sizing/starch left in the denim from the manufacturing process. Leaving it in will cause additional abrasion in high friction areas, which will produce higher contrast over time. Some people add starch to their jeans for exactly this reason.
The downside of those high contrast fades is that the fabric wears out more quickly. Waiting longer between washes has the same effect- accumulated sweat, dirt, dead skin, etc. are abrasive and rub away indigo more quickly. Obviously, all sorts of other things factor into the process- lifestyle, weather, frequency of wears and so forth- but each person has to assess which is more important, longevity or greater fades. Ultimately, the jeans reflect the individual owner, and no two pairs are exactly the same. That's what makes this interesting…
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Great answer!
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The 21oz is one-washed…..
And starch (or other sizing agent in denim) is a by product of the weaving process. Any denim that has been washed will have had some/all of the starch removed...
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=231.msg486865#msg486865
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I hope so too…...... Sz 35 is calling me
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BOOM!!!!
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Copped
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Yes!
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@yinzer So glad you are happy with the fit!
Overall how is it, if its perfect and you are scared any shrinkage from the soak would make them a touch uncomfortable, then you can go ahead and wear them for a while to get the stretch in the denim before the soak. If you are happy to put up with the slightly tighter waistband in the short term then you may as well get it out of the way, and if anything it will help the constructional stitching bed in.
The other big factor is inseam length, if you plan to hem them at some point, it may be a good idea to get rid of that shrinkage, then wear them a while for the stacks to settle before you cut them so you know exactly where you stand length wise.
Hope that helps.
