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Originally Posted by retepelnart

Originally Posted by cq23

Originally Posted by retepelnart

This is alot of pages to go through....

What do you do when you first get nudies or any other designer jeans?
How do you wash them?

when you get some new raw denim, its recommended you soak first, unless they're sanforized, to avoid expected shrinkage and shifting of fades. there are several different ways to soak. its all a matter of personal opinion

you dont wash them for as long as you can go without washing (around a year should be time for a wash) to get the worn in fades to settle in. and if you do decide to wash them it should be a cold inside out wash with either no soap or a special organic soap.

What if they smell?

If you want raw jeans, that what's you're gonna have to go through. I've had some unwashed Nudies for like 7 months and they smelljust fine. You can wash them, but the contrast and fading of the jeans won't be as sharp, which is what you're looking for when you buy raw jeans. Ifyou're talking about other designer jeans, i.e. 7FAM, or Rock Republic, if they're pre washed model, then you should wash them every so often sincewashing them won't cause them to lose their color since they're prewashed.

 

[mastamind89]

Originally Posted by damnTHOSEjs

How does the ARTFUL DODGER and CHEAP MONDAY jeans fit?

I have some bulky legs due to being athletic throughout my life, so slim fit wouldnt really fit on me. I'm a size 31 on straight/relaxed regular jeans.

Did you have any particular pair of Cheap Monday in mind?

 

[dl2352]

So I'm about 9 months in to my APC New Standards and I think it's time to put them in water. Is the first wash generally just a cold soak? They wereinitially REALLY tight (I should have gotten one size up) but they've stretched out to where they're perfect. I really don't want these to shrinkand have to deal with stretching them out again.

 

[gueser]

save ur $$$ homeboy go with some levi's 501 STF and ur good to go ive been wearing them since 93' and they are the best jeans ever:.

 

[popcorn playa 24]

So I blew out a hole in the crotch of my Nudies (Straight Svens) about 3 months ago and have made the mistake of wearing them more without getting the holefixed. 1 Wash about 1.5 years. I will post pics when i get a chance over the holiday.

Can I trust any old tailor that I come across to repair these things for me?
How can you tell if a tailor a quality tailor from the average?
Show them pictures of repairs for them to copy?

I live in Providence, RI, btw.

 

[lb510]

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[mastamind89]

Originally Posted by DL2352

So I'm about 9 months in to my APC New Standards and I think it's time to put them in water. Is the first wash generally just a cold soak? They were initially REALLY tight (I should have gotten one size up) but they've stretched out to where they're perfect. I really don't want these to shrink and have to deal with stretching them out again.

How do you soak jeans?

Soaking jeans is really pretty simple. You fill the tub with whatever temperature water you feel will give you the desired results, put the jeans in the water, and that's it. You can add soap if you want. Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap is popular for this purpose.

How long should I soak them for?

The most important thing is the temperature. If you're going for max shrinkage, you'll want to soak for around a half hour in warm to hot water. If you're trying to avoid shrinkage, use colder water and less time.

What do I do once I'm done soaking? Should I squeeze the water out, or just let them drip while hanging?

You can try to squeeze the water out, but the denim will have absorbed enough water that you wont be able to get it all out right away. If you can, hang the jeans by the waist in your shower to let them finish dripping.

If you're concerned that the jeans will be too small for you in the waist once they dry, you can put them on wet. Moving around in the wet denim will help it stretch back out. Just be prepared for whatever you're wearing to have indigo stains afterwards.

If you're concerned that the inseam will be too short after the wash, it is possible to stretch the inseam up to an inch and a half in some cases. To do this, lay the wet jeans flat on the ground, stand on the waist, and simply pull on the hem of the legs to stretch them. This is far from an ideal solution though, and you'd be better served doing a bit of research and buying jeans that are still going to be long enough after washing and/or hemming them.

Will I get different/better results from using a machine washer and dryer?

Machine drying will give you more shrinkage than air drying, so if that's what you need then by all means, machine dry.

The main advantage of machine washing is that you have a controlled temperature. You don't have to constantly monitor it like you would your tub to make sure the water stays at the right temperature.

Be aware that the tossing and turning of the jeans in the washer and dryer may lead to the development of odd creases and fades, especially if the jeans are allowed to sit crumpled up and wet inside the machine.

How much will the jeans shrink?

That depends on the jeans. Most raw denim will shrink between 1-3 inches in the waist and inseam. Some denim may take several washes to shrink down to its final size, so you should be careful if you're planning on hemming the jeans.

Also, some companies use sanforized denim, which will hardly shrink at all. Less than an inch all around, if that.

 

[kiyab]

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It's rare for us to have a blanket sale like this... Everything will be marked down 10% and we'll be giving away free items with every purchase.

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-For four items you'll receive a button down shirt (in your size) from Flat Head, Iron Heart, Sugar Cane, Dry Bones, or Left Field
-For five items you'll receive any pair of jeans from our stock, you pick.
-For six or more items you'll receive a bottle of Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Whiskey and any pair of jeans you want.

Use this code for 10% off everything in our online store from Friday November 28 (8AM PST) to Sunday November 30 (8PM PST):
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Fine Print: For online customers, your free item will be sent with your order, those ordering five or more items will receive an email asking what jeansyou'd like. In-store customers, products costing under $50 do not qualify as an "item". No exchanges or returns on giveaways. Sale terms cannotbe retroactive for past purchases.

 

[maldonado]

whats the deal on these? where can I buy these in the states? (im assuming nowhere)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LEV...A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

any additional info is much appreciated.

 

[maldonado]

here's the pics:

 

[maldonado]

anyone?

 

[koudie from brooklyn]

nice stuff

 

[mastamind89]

Originally Posted by maldonado

anyone?

Where have you tried so far? They might be a U.K. release.

 

[ii2cky]

i just realiezed my apcs i been wearing for 2 years no wash no soak

haha, i dont wear them hard or anything but just casual on the reg, think might be time for them to touch water soon

 

[maldonado]

Originally Posted by Mastamind89

Originally Posted by maldonado

anyone?

Where have you tried so far? They might be a U.K. release.

yeah from what I've gathered its a UK release.

 

[maldonado]

found them for half price at this UK site:

https://www.triads.co.uk/...5D=423&attributes%5B5%5D=

$110 shipped. the package that comes with the shirt too, only size they have is 36/34 though..

 

[rhester]

What's some good selvage denim for someone with the measurements 38x32?

 

[chewtoy112]

Is there much difference in getting 501's and 501 STF's? The only difference is one's raw and one's not, right? I've been looking ongetting a pair of straight levis to go with chucks that I just bought, but I have a tough time wearing straight leg jeans that since I have an athletic buildand my thighs are big. I'm worried if I were to get STF's, that it would shrink to an improper size.

 

[maldonado]

yup, STF's are raw unlike the regular 501's. Size up a tad more than the instructions tell you to.

 

[lb510]

145 Shipped

Regular Ralph selvage

 

[feasting horns]

Which Nudies fit similar to the APC New Standard?

 

[lb510]

^silm jims

 

[iamanobody]

Where's the cheapest place I can get some APC new standards online? thanks!

 

[sc415]

Is gap good denim?

 

[uncoturner]

gap denim has always been good for its price imo. i'd even say its better than nudie.