SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[Duke Mantee 11,205]

21 minutes ago, Flash said:

Think the uk shipping times haven't been hugely affected ?? 

Only the good guys are unaffected ...

[JDelage 5,230]

Maybe they're doing it LIFO style...

[JDelage 5,230]

What is the typical one-washed process used by Jpz makers? Do they go above 40C / 104F?

[atomicV1sion 20]

Do people really recommend sizing one down from your true waist size for samurai S0510XX and S510XX? 

Scratch that. I wear a 30" and I've been told by a samurai rep that I want a size 30 in the S0510XX. Does that check out? Said it would shrink in the waist to 29" and then stretch out to >=30".

Edited May 24, 2020 by atomicV1sion

[darkstar73 975]

Hello! I’m looking to buy a Sugar Cane 1953 jacket. Has anyone ordered to USA from Pants Shop Avenue? 

[Ar_thor 537]

Does anyone have experience with the sizing (and quality) of the Orslow workshirts? I'm looking at a polka dot one which looks very nice but looking around the internet the size charts seem to be all over the place. I also got some measurements from Meadow where I'll buy it from but they only made the confusion worse.

This is the shirt I'm looking at: https://www.meadowweb.com/art/orslow-work-shirt-polka-dot.php

[beautiful_FrEaK 1,671,224]

17 hours ago, darkstar73 said:

Hello! I’m looking to buy a Sugar Cane 1953 jacket. Has anyone ordered to USA from Pants Shop Avenue? 

Naoki from PSA is a trustworthy person. I buy stuff from him for over 10 years now.

He currently ships to the US with DHL because EMS is still unreliable. 

[darkstar73 975]

1 hour ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Naoki from PSA is a trustworthy person. I buy stuff from him for over 10 years now.

He currently ships to the US with DHL because EMS is still unreliable. 

Thanks so much, I will email him! 

[effdatnoise 45]

@Ar_thor

I have a short sleeve button down shirt and a coach's jacket from orslow, both in size 4 that are great fit for me.  18.5 or 19" shoulder and 22.5 or 23" chest on the shirt.  I'm 6'2 with a 41.5" chest

I'm typically an XL in japanese sizing

 

[Skeese 12,971]

On 6/12/2020 at 11:34 AM, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Naoki from PSA is a trustworthy person. I buy stuff from him for over 10 years now.

He currently ships to the US with DHL because EMS is still unreliable. 

Do you get stung by customs when DHL is used?...

[beautiful_FrEaK 1,671,224]

Yep, got "caught" but that also happens with EMS

[JDelage 5,230]

Question regarding indigo-dyed tee-shirts: what is the advantage of a yarn dyed fabric, or what is the difference between it and a garment dyed piece over time?

[Maynard Friedman 569,038]

If you were buying a pair of indigo warp/weft jeans, would you rather have them dyed indigo after they were made or before, when they were still simply yarns of cotton? They’ll end up blue either way but I think you’d prefer the second method. This is perhaps less important or noticeable on a t-shirt but the same principles apply.

[cmo 17,849]

Anybody used Superstitch in Paris before for a mail in?  He received my item on 31st May and since then has not responded to any messages.  All I want from him is an estimated finishing time but at the minute looks like I may be lucky getting my jeans back!! 

[discwork 325]

1 hour ago, JDelage said:

Question regarding indigo-dyed tee-shirts: what is the advantage of a yarn dyed fabric, or what is the difference between it and a garment dyed piece over time?

I have both indigo and non-indigo garment dyed t-shirts. They have a more "broken-in" look and the fabric faded more quickly over time than my yarn dyed garments. They looked great when they were new, but they've since developed a bit of a dingy, washed-out look, rather than "worn-in". I'm not a huge fan.

[Collin 2,231]

@cmo Yes without any problem. He's a little overwhelmed with demands atm. Don't worry you'll get your jeans back. I would trust him with my most precious garments.

[cmo 17,849]

Thanks Collin. I don’t doubt I’ll get them back I am just impatient and his communication isn’t great. I get he is busy but a one line message to reassure me isn’t too difficult. I’ll just have to wait out!! 

[Collin 2,231]

1 hour ago, cmo said:

Thanks Collin. I don’t doubt I’ll get them back I am just impatient and his communication isn’t great. I get he is busy but a one line message to reassure me isn’t too difficult. I’ll just have to wait out!! 

For what it's worth he's alone managing a few different operations : Europe brand representative of Resolute and Fortela, Denim repair and alteration product, owner of a denim shop and a denim brand ! 

 

If it's your first time trying him out you won't be disappointed. His denim alterations are definitely the best in Europe and USA (except if you can convince Roy to alter your pair). Only a few makers in Japan would be at it's level.

[cmo 17,849]

Good things come to those who wait I suppose!!  Thanks for your response. 

[chambo2008 744,336]

Should black denim shrink less then regular indigo because of its process and chemicals used? 

 

[Capsicum Fried Meat 1,284]

Not really, I remember the sugar cane lot470 shrink a lot. It'll depends on the fabric used.

[JDelage 5,230]

Who makes a nice bucket / outdoors hat - preferably with a strap...?

[Geeman 3,343]

TCB, or army surplus

[unders 4,922]

7 hours ago, JDelage said:

Who makes a nice bucket / outdoors hat - preferably with a strap...?

I’ve admired these from afar. Plenty of styles, although can’t immediately see a bucket with strap

Online store is here 

https://ray-onlinestore.ray-inc.com/

[mlwdp 2,733]

HW Dog makes them.  Impeccable customer service and they’ll help you with sizing.  They have an english webshop.  They ship with fedex now btw

 

Thehwonline.com

[Collin 2,231]

Can't recommend TCB and TRMC bucket hat enough. I have both and they are excellent. 

[Geeman 3,343]

I have a great DPM boonie, 3 quid from the army surplus store.

[Skeese 12,971]

Who else makes a good WW2 denim jacket like the one TCB just made?

 

 

 

 

Edited June 28, 2020 by Skeese

[Collin 2,231]

16 hours ago, Skeese said:

Who else makes a good WW2 denim jacket like the one TCB just made?

 

 

 

 

CSF, Warehouse, OrSlow

[Geeman 3,343]

37 minutes ago, Collin said:

Not a brand often seen here, if ever... But here is my recent denim project going quite well. Visvim Social Sculpture denim 01.2R. Duration: 6 months. 3 machine washes with Warehouse denim detergent. Love the indigo dyed elk leather patch subtle aging.

 

 

 

Inspired by Collins post I'd lie to hear people's experienceswith Visvim? Some nice looking pieces but the prices are staggering, a 3 pack of plain ts is 500 quid! There ain't many plain white ts for 160 quid a pop!

I've been to two stores in Tokyo with my son and both were very impressive and packed, what's the thoughts on them?