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post #16 of 25
2/14/11 at 7:29am
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It has more to do with heat. Wash on the hottest setting and put it in the dryer until it is fully dry. Repeat.
You're thinking of shrinkage, not indigo loss.
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when i shove it in the dryer do i also dry at the hottest setting?
Heat shouldn't impact indigo loss in any noticeable way.
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post #17 of 25
2/14/11 at 9:57am
Don't put it in the dryer. It's bad for denim. Cone - who probably make that fabric - specifically advise against it.

Most Type 3s are Sanforized; I don't know about that grey, but I doubt it's STF. I wouldn't soak it; you get the full contrast between that initial crisp look, which will be more formal, then over months it will soften. Don't know why people will want to hurry the process? And without an initial soak, the wear will be distinctly better.

Basic, Mexican-made 557. Washed once. No initial soak:

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post #18 of 25
2/14/11 at 10:42am
Some of you are forgetting a couple things. 1. This jacket is not selvedge. It may be raw, but it's not selvedge. 2. Why are we talking about indigo loss when it's a grey jacket? Maybe if we were talking about this jacket then indigo loss would be a factor.
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post #19 of 25
2/14/11 at 12:38pm
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Some of you are forgetting a couple things. 1. This jacket is not selvedge. It may be raw, but it's not selvedge. 2. Why are we talking about indigo loss when it's a grey jacket? Maybe if we were talking about this jacket then indigo loss would be a factor.
I didn't want to interrupt them.
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post #20 of 25
2/14/11 at 3:22pm
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Some of you are forgetting a couple things. 1. This jacket is not selvedge. It may be raw, but it's not selvedge.
Er, what has that got to do with the question? Whether it is selvage or not (and vintage Levi's 557 weren't selvage) has nothing at all to do with whether it should be soaked, or how it might fade.
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post #21 of 25
2/14/11 at 3:47pm
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You're thinking of shrinkage, not indigo loss.



Heat shouldn't impact indigo loss in any noticeable way.


Looking back at all my old jeans (black and dark blue ones), I thought they lost the most color after being put in the dryer. Washing in hot water should still take out more color than washing in cold though.
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post #22 of 25
2/14/11 at 5:58pm
If it is STF, I would soak it before wearing. If it is sanforized, I would not.
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post #23 of 25
2/14/11 at 7:03pm
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Don't put it in the dryer. It's bad for denim. Cone - who probably make that fabric - specifically advise against it.

Most Type 3s are Sanforized; I don't know about that grey, but I doubt it's STF. I wouldn't soak it; you get the full contrast between that initial crisp look, which will be more formal, then over months it will soften. Don't know why people will want to hurry the process? And without an initial soak, the wear will be distinctly better.

Basic, Mexican-made 557. Washed once. No initial soak:


because i dont want a dark denim jacket when i already have a dark pair of jeans
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post #24 of 25
10/20/11 at 10:35pm
Im currently wanting to buy a burberry raw denim jacket but it has the checkered wool lining inside.. any ideas on how to wash and care for it? Soak it like i would do raw jeans or dry cleaners? If anyone can help that would be great thanks.
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post #25 of 25
10/21/11 at 7:15pm
Clothes legally have to come with care tags. Follow them.
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