Don't wash Raw Denim?

CityConnection · May 4, 2009

I want to get a pair of Raw Denim. I like the dark colors and the shine on it. But from what I understand, you're not supposed to wash them in order to keep that color? Don't they feel grime?

constant struggle · May 4, 2009

are you serious?

are you really serious
you have 202 posts here
USE THE F'ING SEARCH BUTTON
OR HOW ABOUT THAT THREAD I HAVE A JEAN UP TOP

STOP THIS CLUTTER

thekunk07 · May 4, 2009

OP should be drawn and quartered then eaten by sharks

sjmin209 · May 4, 2009

Originally Posted by CityConnection

Don't they feel grime?
Isn't it snub?

CityConnection · May 4, 2009

Sorry if I offended you by asking the question. I have been reading and most people dont seem to wash them, but I think that its rather gross, so I was wondering if anyone had any other opinions...

To be honest with you, most of my posts have been regarding eyewear/sunglasses. Im still a newb.

Warren G. · May 4, 2009

Brah..if you wear any undergarment, your demin won't smell...:{

Caveat · May 4, 2009

The real question is now that I'm wearing raw denim and not washing them and feeling great about it...why should I wash my other jeans? Seems like a waste of time/effort.

CityConnection · May 4, 2009

Originally Posted by Caveat

The real question is now that I'm wearing raw denim and not washing them and feeling great about it...why should I wash my other jeans? Seems like a waste of time/effort.

How long do you go before washing them? OR have you?

aging in rhythm · May 4, 2009

don't wash the denim or you'll wash away the slubs and the selvedge

constant struggle · May 4, 2009

i've been wearing the same pair since birth
no washes

Jekyll · May 4, 2009

Originally Posted by sjmin209

Isn't it snub?
To, wash denim is, snub and, grime?

BOF · May 4, 2009

They don't feel grimey at all (unless you spill things on them). I've gone 4 months or so and not had the slightest problem with regard to smell. The only real reason that I washed them at that point was that curiosity got the best of me, but it definitely wasn't necessitated by anything.

As for the shine, it goes away when they're washed but can come back on the points that show wear (theighs, etc).

thekunk07 · May 4, 2009

you know who's impressed by raw denim fades? people on the internet you'll never meet IRL

Spencer · May 4, 2009

Most people don't wash them for 6 months or so, so that they can take on their own identity and wear patterns based on how you wear them.

Yeah after a while you will have to wash them becuase I am sure they will smell like high holy hell, but you should prolong it as long as possible with as many wears as possible.

TrailofTears · May 4, 2009

Originally Posted by thekunk07

you know who's impressed by raw denim fades? people on the internet you'll never meet IRL

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