Ever try on a pair of jeans that fit great in the waist and inseam, but were too baggy in the thighs or too tight in the calves? That’s because everyone is unique, and the shape and sizing a brand’s designer decided on may not work for your body. Raw denim takes all that out of the equation.
Prior to sanforization becoming standard, getting the perfect fit caused folks to do some pretty eyebrow raising things just for their jeans. Famous myths on the web include dragging a fresh pair behind a car and dropping them overboard behind a boat.
Among denimheads, the process of wearing in a pair of raw jeans is a part of the charm. As the denim shrinks and conforms to your body, it also develops fading and whiskers with a more natural appearance than those bought pre-distressed at a store – a point of pride among those devoted to the practice. There’s a whole glossary of terms for specific types of distressing including “whiskers” on the tops of the thighs, “honeycombs” on the backs of the knees, and “stacks” on the ankles.
Raw denim like my 501 StF’s are stiffer than typical jeans. This creates less loose movement in the denim, allowing “stacking” or more breaks at the end of the pant leg without the fabric flapping in the motion.
My Shrink to Fit’s were my first adventure into raw denim and I have been very impressed with how great they look and fit, compared to how much I paid. Traditional Levi’s 501 Shrink to Fits can be found for around $40 online on sale, and in many stores. The 501 offers a classic straight fit, which keeps us stylish in these slimmer times, while also accommodating everyday items like boots.
For those unconvinced, the care process may tip the scale into the downright dirty. Raw denim producers recommend not washing the jeans for up to 6 months after the initial sizing wash to allow them to complete the fitting process, a gross-sounding proposition.
However, you may be surprised at how unsmelly your jeans remain, but there are a few remedies for those who can’t bear it anymore. The most common recommendation for sour jeans is to place them in the freezer overnight – the cold kills the smell without causing the shrinking and fading a full wash will incur.
As with all jeans, raw denim should be washed in cold water (except during the shrinking process) and inside out to preserve the indigo. Diehard denimheads even suggest throwing on your jeans and sitting in the tub to maintain the size and shape when they need a cleaning.
I’d say for those with less conviction to use a washer with cold water and line dry, while limiting cleanings to only when it’s absolutely necessary, whether that’s 6 months or sooner.
There’s a breaking in process with raw denim, just as there is with a proper fitting pair of shoes. The raw denim may feel stiff or tight in some areas for a few days, but it will loosen up as the denim learns to fit your body.
If you search how to shrink your 501s you may get overwhelmed as I did while researching it. There are a lot of very dedicated folks who take this very seriously – many of whom contradict each other in the process. But I actually found it to be quite straight forward when doing it myself.
I first learned of the concept a few years ago when I came across this post on Thighs Bigger Than Your Head. I chose to follow Levi’s recommended process with a few of Tommy’s practical tips thrown in and am super pleased with the results.
Proper Sizing
The most important part of the process is correctly sizing up to accommodate the shrinking. Levi’s instructions offer a table that explains how many inches to add based on your normal size. Fair warning, you may not be the size you think you are due to “glamor sizing,” a common practice among retailers over the last few years that puts smaller sizing labels on clothing that is not accurate if checked with a measuring tape.
Ever try on a pair of jeans that fit great in the waist and inseam, but were too baggy in the thighs or too tight in the calves? That’s because everyone is unique, and the shape and sizing a brand’s designer decided on may not work for your body. Raw denim takes all that out of the equation.Prior to sanforization becoming standard, getting the perfect fit caused folks to do some pretty eyebrow raising things just for their jeans. Famous myths on the web include dragging a fresh pair behind a car and dropping them overboard behind a boat.Among denimheads, the process of wearing in a pair of raw jeans is a part of the charm. As the denim shrinks and conforms to your body, it also develops fading and whiskers with a more natural appearance than those bought pre-distressed at a store – a point of pride among those devoted to the practice. There’s a whole glossary of terms for specific types of distressing including “whiskers” on the tops of the thighs, “honeycombs” on the backs of the knees, and “stacks” on the ankles.Raw denim like my 501 StF’s are stiffer than typical jeans. This creates less loose movement in the denim, allowing “stacking” or more breaks at the end of the pant leg without the fabric flapping in the motion.My Shrink to Fit’s were my first adventure into raw denim and I have been very impressed with how great they look and fit, compared to how much I paid. Traditional Levi’s 501 Shrink to Fits can be found for around $40 online on sale, and in many stores. The 501 offers a classic straight fit, which keeps us stylish in these slimmer times, while also accommodating everyday items like boots.For those unconvinced, the care process may tip the scale into the downright dirty. Raw denim producers recommend not washing the jeans for up to 6 months after the initial sizing wash to allow them to complete the fitting process, a gross-sounding proposition.However, you may be surprised at how unsmelly your jeans remain, but there are a few remedies for those who can’t bear it anymore. The most common recommendation for sour jeans is to place them in the freezer overnight – the cold kills the smell without causing the shrinking and fading a full wash will incur.As with all jeans, raw denim should be washed in cold water (except during the shrinking process) and inside out to preserve the indigo. Diehard denimheads even suggest throwing on your jeans and sitting in the tub to maintain the size and shape when they need a cleaning.I’d say for those with less conviction to use a washer with cold water and line dry, while limiting cleanings to only when it’s absolutely necessary, whether that’s 6 months or sooner.มีการแบ่งระหว่างกับยีนส์ดิบ เหมือนกับรองเท้าคู่ปรับที่เหมาะสม ยีนส์ดิบอาจรู้สึกแน่น หรือแข็งในบางพื้นที่กี่วัน แต่มันจะคลายขึ้นเป็น denim เรียนรู้ให้เหมาะสมกับร่างกายของคุณถ้าคุณค้นหาวิธีการลดขนาดของคุณ 501s คุณอาจได้รับจมเป็นได้ขณะทำการวิจัยเรื่องการ มีมากมากเฉพาะคนที่ใช้นี้จัง – หลายคนขัดแย้งกันในกระบวนการ แต่จะพบให้ค่อนข้างตรงไปข้างหน้าเมื่อตนเองฉันต้องเรียนรู้แนวความคิดกี่ปีที่ผ่านมาเมื่อฉันมาข้ามนี้หัวต้นขาใหญ่กว่าของคุณ เราเลือกทำตามกระบวนการแนะนำลีวายส์ มีบางเคล็ดลับที่เป็นประโยชน์ในและน.ซูเปอร์พอใจกับผลลัพธ์ของทอมมี่ขนาดที่เหมาะสมส่วนสำคัญของกระบวนการจะถูกขนาดเพื่อรองรับการหดตัว ลีวายส์แนะนำเสนอตารางที่อธิบายจำนวนนิ้วเพิ่มตามขนาดของปกติ ยุติธรรมคำเตือน คุณอาจไม่ขนาดที่คุณคิดว่า คุณเป็นเนื่องจาก "เย้ายวนใจขนาด" ปฏิบัติทั่วไปในหมู่ผู้ค้าปลีกเพียงไม่กี่ปีที่ทำให้เล็กลงขนาดป้ายบนเสื้อผ้าที่ไม่ถูกต้องถ้ามีเทปวัด
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