Raw Indigo Ltd Men's Jeans

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Please note that we advise that ALL returned goods should be sent by recorded delivery and the relevant insurance cover undertaken to cover yourselves against non-delivery by your chosen courier. Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more ridiculous. It may sound farfetched, but one method of washing favoured by some hardcore denimheads is to take your jeans for a dip in the sea. Now the fun part. Breaking in raw denim isn’t the most pleasant of experiences. Imagine carrying out your day-to-day activities with your legs encased in cardboard and you’ll be halfway there. It’s so grim that A.P.C. even offers ‘Butler’ jeans, which have been broken in by someone else, prior to you buying them. Second, beautiful fades are not the inevitable result when we hold off on washing our jeans for months and months. What is the inevitable result of this practice is jeans that break down prematurely. Either way, your jeans should be washed with as little other clothing as possible, on a short cycle, and using a minimum amount of bleaching agent-free washing powder (or even a small amount of mild shampoo). Despite the standard ‘wash at 60°C’ label, wash them on as cold a setting as possible. Understanding Shrinkage

Let’s just say, maybe don’t sit on your friend’s cream boucle sofa when you come over for a glass of wine,” McDonald advises when wearing raw denim. What is the suggested care for raw denim? Of course, discussions about washing denim may be moot to most denimheads. Why? Because they don’t wash denim, or at least only reluctantly. This article and its companion piece cover some of the more common questions that denim experts encounter, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. REGISTERED OFFICE CHANGED ON 28/10/20 FROM 34 Watling Street Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8BP If you get complaints about the stench, wash your jeans. If you leave greasy stains or brown streaks on the furniture, wash them. If they look dirty but don’t stink, you can probably let it ride a little longer. More washing equals less contrast FAQ #4: Will washing my raw denim often accelerate the fades?Raw denim will develop its own unique character with wear, particularly if you avoid washing it for the first 6 months So why are you paying several times the price for something that has required less work? The answer is you’re not. Raw denim jeans are often made in small batches, by experienced hands, in high-cost labour countries like Japan and America. On top of that, they’re built to withstand a battering, using premium materials that far surpass the quality of their mass-market equivalents. This is probably the second-most frequently asked question in denim circles (coming in just behind ‘ what is the best brand?’). And you’ll find a lot of conflicting advice out there. We want to get out in front of this by washing away a few of the misconceptions surrounding washing or not washing raw denim: 1) Most raw denim isn’t truly ‘raw’

Standard practice for years was to wait six months to wash your raw denim jeans. But the dissenting voices have grown louder and more insistent over the past few years. When they come out of the wash, straighten them out by hand and hang them to dry. If you want to keep them as dark as possible, hang them to dry indoors. If not, hang them outside in the sun. Selvedge Masterlist Top Three JeansIn addition, some pairs can include stretch—perfect for easing into raw denim if you’re new to the game. “Typically, those who love raw denim are drawn to denim being in its most authentic form, which is entirely non-stretch,” McDonald explains. “When a jean is raw and has stretch, usually the designer has a modernist leaning and understands the comfort that comes from some stretch in a pair of jeans. With today’s technology, raw stretch jeans can look incredible on and harness fabric innovations that didn’t exist previously.” How long does it take to break in raw denim? Swedish denim brand Nudie was set up in Gothenburg by Maria Erixon, who loved jeans because “the more you wear and repair [them], the more character they have.” It’s a philosophy that is in keeping with the whole idea behind raw denim, so naturally, it’s something that Nudie does well. For the same reason they recommend that no attempt is made to clean local spots during this time: it simply creates a bigger, more distinctive patch that can last for years of wear. Stay Fresh The selvedge line on each pair of Samurais features a single strand of silver lamé running through it to represent the glint of a samurai sword blade. And if that’s not the coolest thing you’ve ever heard, we’re not sure what is.

This is one of those areas where you need to talk to the clerk before purchasing or, if you’re buying online, read the sizing information extremely carefully. At the same time, never washing your jeans can actually weaken the denim. “All of the sweat, oils and dirt that build up on one’s jeans effectively act as sandpaper, wearing down the cotton,” explains Giusti. “We recommend washing one’s jeans as little as you need to, but if they smell bad, you probably need to give them a wash.” However, if you want those coveted high-contrast fades, you should wear them for a minimum of six months before they go anywhere near a wash. This will allow time for creases to form and dye to fade, meaning that when you do finally clean them, they’ll have lost colour in all the right places.

Men's or boys' shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and other vests) At the end of the day, it comes down to your fade philosophy. If sharp high-contrast fades are your primary goal (or your only goal), by all means keep your jeans dry. You’ll probably be forced to repair your denim considerably earlier than you would have otherwise, but for some people, this is a fair exchange.