How to know when to wash assuming they aren't dirty?

[thereverend]

I know, too much thought for my 501 STF, but I want to learn this anyway for when I buy some nicer ones. How do I know I have worn my jeans long enough for the wash that produces nice contrasting assuming that they aren't particularly dirty? I have been wearing mine every day for about 2 months now. They have light whiskering and honeycombs and good fading near the waist above the front pockets. What will they look like when they are ready?

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by thereverend

I know, too much thought for my 501 STF, but I want to learn this anyway for when I buy some nicer ones. How do I know I have worn my jeans long enough for the wash that produces nice contrasting assuming that they aren't particularly dirty? I have been wearing mine every day for about 2 months now. They have light whiskering and honeycombs and good fading near the waist above the front pockets. What will they look like when they are ready?

the longer you wait, the better.

 

[Dick Danger]

Originally Posted by thereverend

What will they look like when they are ready?



like jeans

 

[theshonen8899]

Wash them when they smell.
Don't spend too much thought on it, and I'm not only talking about your STF's.

In the event you need more questions answered, please check this page.
http://supertalk.superfuture.com/showthread.php?t=12729

 

[Fat-Elvis]

every 1,500 farts.

 

[thereverend]

Ok, so assuming washing with Dr. Bronner's (which we sell at my work), how much should I mix in with the wash? It seems like there are a lot of opinions but not a lot of instructions to be found on the superfuture site.

 

[Ott]

Originally Posted by thereverend

Ok, so assuming washing with Dr. Bronner's (which we sell at my work), how much should I mix in with the wash? It seems like there are a lot of opinions but not a lot of instructions to be found on the superfuture site.
you're making this way too complicated. They're just jeans, you wear them until they get dirty, then throw them in the wash with soap or detergent.

there isn't a magic recipe.

 

[theshonen8899]

Seriously...just add however much you did with a normal detergent...
I'd kind've understand if you were working with $400 jeans but its still nothing to worry about. If you can't find the information then use your common sense.

 

[thereverend]

Ok, thanks for the help. There is this dichotomy, on one side it is the "common sense" camp and the other is the meticulous two part denim detergent in an old river and washboard after a days work of collecting gold flakes

 

[ang_kangkong]

Well, when you think about it, why would you wash jeans if they aren't dirty?

I know what you mean though. Ryu (if you ever read the other SF, you'll know who he is) suggests a pinch of detergent. Also, you don't have to use Dr. Bronner's. Yet. You can use that colorguard detergent, I saw a guy's LVCs washed with it, and he's happy with the results. You can graduate to Dr Bronner's or that 2-part stuff (and if you know about that, then you already know the philosophy of people who use it regarding washing).

Airfrogusmc, I think, doesn't even wash his, just soaks it for awhile.

And in case you missed it - inside out, air dry.

 

[cheapmutha]

hmmm.... since i am the denim god, maybe i should chime in.

i wash mine inside out by hand with cold water and dr bronners.

somtimes i throw them in the washer with regular detergent.

somtimes, i soak them in the sink.

i have not noticed any real difference in the results.

really, it doesnt matter. whatever you do will just be part of how you wear and live in your jeans, which is what all this crazy discussion is supposed to result in.

do whats easiest for you, just do it with the jeans inside out and avoid the dryer.

 

[thereverend]

How much Dr. Bronners do you use? I can get the stuff at wholesale

 

[theshonen8899]

You know the cup lids that you get with liquid detergents such as Woolite?
Just use that as a guide..

 

[thereverend]

Ok, that works, thanks.

 

[Max]

I just use woolite in the the bathtub with cold water. Drip dry and they're good to go in about 18 hours.