New gap denim

wrenhunter · Nov 25, 2009

Originally Posted by Surfrider

I went into my local Gap to pick up a pair of raw denim to be used as beat-the-****-of-them-without-a-care work jeans, but raw denim was not to be found. The clerks at the joint all got blank looks on their faces when I tried to explain raw denim versus washed denim. After 15 minutes, I left for fear that if I smacked myself on the forehead anymore, I'd leave a flat spot.
The clerk at my Gap said "Salvage? Like, destroyed jeans?" I smiled, went home, and ordered online.

kontai69 · Nov 25, 2009

Originally Posted by cancel.sing

If you read what I said at all, I said that all waist sizes under 30 come only in a 30 length.

Actually, you can buy 28" inseams, at least online. I bought an Authentic Fit selvage jean with a 28" waist/28" inseam. It was great since I did not have to get them hemmed as I normally would have to with other jeans/pants.

bcx · Nov 25, 2009

Originally Posted by wrenhunter

The clerk at my Gap said "Salvage? Like, destroyed jeans?" I smiled, went home, and ordered online.

Wow, that clerk is such a moron!

You really can't expect your average Gap customer to care whether their denim is selvage or raw or whatever so why should the staff care to know?

tc6 · Nov 25, 2009

At the Gap they don't really educate their employees on the clothing. After accepting a job, they just pretty much teach you how to fold and how to hang clothes.
Most other people I know who work in retail go through 24 hours of training on products and customer service before working,

cancel.sing · Nov 27, 2009

Originally Posted by kontai69

Actually, you can buy 28" inseams, at least online. I bought an Authentic Fit selvage jean with a 28" waist/28" inseam. It was great since I did not have to get them hemmed as I normally would have to with other jeans/pants.
You're correct. I never think of that since I work at the Gap in Canada and we don't have online ordering here. I should have said "in-store".

steezin · Nov 27, 2009

Does anyone know if Gap selvedge denim is available in the UK?

Fat-Elvis · Nov 27, 2009

Would it be bad to hot-wash/soak my raw gap jeans after a couple months of wear, as far as fading in the long run? I just don't like how they fit after being stretched out (even though I have a pair of non-raw in the exact same fit/size that fit amazingly), and it'd be nice the shrink the length a bit.

theom- · Nov 27, 2009

^^ you'll be fine. Wash=nothing to fear.

Frank0 · Nov 27, 2009

the gap denim stretches out unfortunately too much, in the case of washing them to shrink they stretch back out so quickly.

TheFusilliJerry · Nov 29, 2009

so i just bought a pair of skinnys in 31x32 even though i'm usually a 30 waist and i've just outgrown 30 length. The waist fits fine now, and i'll hot soak it if it gets to loose, i'm not worried about that.

I'm worried that the length is a little too long. I want to make it shorter but i don't want to fade them in the wash or interrupt the fading process or anything.

Will a hot soak do the trick? I know these are n00b questions, but how long and what temperature? I'm planning to lay them in my bath and fill it with hot water, then hang them out to dry.

theom- · Nov 29, 2009

Yeah thats all you have to do. Personally I fill the tub first then put the jeans in, but it doesn't matter that much

TheFusilliJerry · Nov 29, 2009

30 minutes in warm water sound good?

GraphicNovelty · Dec 1, 2009

Just got my Authentic fit Selvedge in Dark Wash from the internet (Friends and Family'd it) Here's how they fit:

seany · Dec 1, 2009

I dont believe those will fade, there is no "raw" Gap jeans online.

They call their raws "rigid", dark wash is a one wash.

Unless of course you not looking for fades, then those fit pretty good.

GraphicNovelty · Dec 1, 2009

This is what they are: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do...scid=675329002. Then again, i'm not necessarily too concerned about fades. Just cool jeans (and they were 60 bucks, so the price was right)

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