ndgo-dnm

"bump, bump, bump".... looks like you have the same issue i spoke of in the dense post that was so hard to understand..... my pair of APC size34's fits well... but my size is a 36".... so the answer is APC's just run big across the board....

as for the fabric, it is not constructed tight enough for my taste.

And no, i don't like my signature either, but the site doesn't allow me to edit it for some reason....

i hope you have a happy birthday in two weeks....

ndgo

“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” - Jack Kerouac

you are correct!

Hey Paul T and Dr Heech,

You obviously know your stuff about old Levi's and old denim! Thanks for all the good work.

Sizing on shrink to fit rigid LVC is a very difficult issue to deal with because all the fabrics don't shrink the same. Also, we don't like to wash them until they are worn in and really in need of some cleaning.

There is a way to deal with this issue, but it is hard to accept for the true denim head. You have to wet them out and let them shrink before the wear in process begins. They are supposed to shrink to the size on the garment if LVC did their job correctly. Again, upon purchasing them, you won't be able to judge where the fabric is going because the shrinkage allowance is not the same for every fabric.

Soaking (preferably while wearing) in warm water works great. Then air dry. Then, the most important step, turn them inside out and spray them heavily with spray starch. The more coats the better. You can spray some on the outside too if you like. It is a laborious process, but it will keep the fades in the right place as they start to develop. You should repeat that process every time you soak. And whatever you do never put them in a tumble dryer. OK, never is a long time, maybe after 3 years the dryer is OK for an emergency.

Just some ideas from an old dude that has tried this a few times.

Hey Ness,

i'd like to know more about Zimbabwe cotton. Is it species hirsutum or barbadense?

ok, i have a pair of APC i've been wearing for about 2 years. They have 10 washes. They look and feel OK but the fabric is too open in the weave. The other thing is that i am wearing a lovely size 34 which i had to trade too because my true size is 36. Is it typical to buy +2" for APC denim?