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

[khaltire]

How come a lot of non-US brands size everything in Inches? I guess Dior doesn't exactly, but Edwin, Imperial, Nudie, etc. all do.

generally, pants are just like this.. usually even outside of the US

how come we use lbs on scales in canada? we just do

[blm14]

How the FUCK do I prevent my SC40400N from bleeding all over the place!? I wore them for one day and my hands were so blue that THREE PEOPLE commented on it.

[tweeds]

i don't think you can prevent bleeding, it's inherent to the dyework. not unless you're talking about applying resin or some similar coat to the jeans.

[truestorytravis]

I've been wearing a pair of sd-103's for about six months and I'm thinking of giving them a cold wash just because they need it. I soaked them when I first got them and they pretty much came down to size. I'm wondering if these are going to shrink some more on me (ala Samurai) or if that first soak got the shrinkage out. The answer will determine whether or not I put them in the dryer.

[zelah]

So i have some APC NS and i'm looking for another nice slim pair of dry jeans. as close to 7inch hem as possible in 30ish sizes. i thought slim jims would be a good idea but they're 8, as are pbj xx005s

what should i look into? japanese would be nice but it'd be even nicer to try them on in person

[jf30]

try dior 19 cm's they're like 7.5"

[zelah]

whats the consensus on Ande Whall Rakers?

[JohnnyRed]

So i have some APC NS and i'm looking for another nice slim pair of dry jeans. as close to 7inch hem as possible in 30ish sizes. i thought slim jims would be a good idea but they're 8, as are pbj xx005s

what should i look into? japanese would be nice but it'd be even nicer to try them on in person

I bought (and sold) a pair of Slim Jim Dry Japans that had been tapered, and the leg opening was closer to 7. You might just want to check out the Jims and get them professionally tailored?

[blm14]

i don't think you can prevent bleeding, it's inherent to the dyework. not unless you're talking about applying resin or some similar coat to the jeans.

So I guess I cannot wear these jeans with anything white, with any shirt except black tucked in, and I'll have to wash my hands and face at least 6 times a day on days I wear them. That's annoying.

[zehero]

^ is this considered selvage? It looks alot different than the PBJ or usual selvage:

closest thing i've seen to it was on some diesel zathans someone posted a while back.

[sneakerz 101]

Can a tailor shrink a waist size like 3'' and have the legs cut into a slimmer shape?

The pair of jeans I'm trying to alter is sort of unwashed. Looking for a tailor in NYC to do a fine job on it. I been recommended one on mercer and bleeker

It's these jeans on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIESEl-YARIK-jeans-34-34-brand-new_W0QQitemZ330092444556QQihZ014QQcategoryZ11483QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[snugglepony]

^ is this considered selvage?

yes 567890

[snugglepony]

Can a tailor shrink a waist size like 3'' and have the legs cut into a slimmer shape?

The pair of jeans I'm trying to alter is sort of unwashed. Looking for a tailor in NYC to do a fine job on it. I been recommended one on mercer and bleeker

It's these jeans on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIESEl-YARIK-jeans-34-34-brand-new_W0QQitemZ330092444556QQihZ014QQcategoryZ11483QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

it's possible... but it's akin to fully recutting the jean. it will cost too much, and even if they turn out "ok" they're still going to look off.

spend your money elsewhere

[chronoaug]

So I guess I cannot wear these jeans with anything white, with any shirt except black tucked in, and I'll have to wash my hands and face at least 6 times a day on days I wear them. That's annoying.

Just do a soak on your jeans, man. It'll help knock some of the loose indigo that's coming off out. It won't screw up your fade or anything. Just do a cold or hot soak in your tub for an hour and then hang dry. You'll notice less bleeding.

[blm14]

Yeah this bleeding is AFTER the soak.

I'd be willing to at least do something to the inside of them (which isn't where the "wear" will happen anyways) so that my legs dont look like a smurf after wearing them for a while.

[tweeds]

is the bleeding really smurf-esque? perhaps you should consult with DDML and the like, who've had experience dealing with the sugar cane blues.

zehero - i can't see it clearly, but i guess so. a less shaky pic would be great, because it looks a bit like an overlocked finish on my screen.

[airportlobbytx]

Question - will STFs shrink more with additional soaks after the first wash?

I soaked a pair of 47s in hot water for a couple hours. They didn't shrink as much as I'd hoped (10%). Will they shrink more with a couple more soaks? Thanks.

[blm14]

is the bleeding really smurf-esque? perhaps you should consult with DDML and the like, who've had experience dealing with the sugar cane blues.

The first day I wore them, when i took them off, there was a visable amount of dye over the entire surface area of my legs except what was covered by my boxers. The water ran blue in the shower.

[zehero]

The first day I wore them, when i took them off, there was a visable amount of dye over the entire surface area of my legs except what was covered by my boxers. The water ran blue in the shower.

According to the Federal Safety Regulatory Comitee, because of the nature of certain chemicals used in denim to set color into the cotton fibers, the indigo undergoes chemical change which causes it to become cancerous. The saftely guidelines mandate that any amount of exess indigo exposure over three grams [the equivalent of a teespoon] per day is a major safety hazard, and with time, will cause malignant tumors in the kidneys, and in rarer instances, the brain.

good game, my friend.

[blm14]

According to the Federal Safety Regulatory Comitee, because of the nature of certain chemicals used in denim to set color into the cotton fibers, the indigo undergoes chemical change which causes it to become cancerous. The saftely guidelines mandate that any amount of exess indigo exposure over three grams [the equivalent of a teespoon] per day is a major safety hazard, and with time, will cause malignant tumors in the kidneys, and in rarer instances, the brain.

good game, my friend.

O man, I'd better go burn all my $200 japanese jeans. You guys should too!

Any serious suggestions?

[knucks]

how do you all get so much bleeding? none of my jeans have ever bled that much

[blm14]

maybe I'm just cursed?

[m1lk]

i bought a pair of samurai s510xx II 19oz on december, and soaked em in warm water for 2 hours and all. now the fit is starting to become loose, should i give it another soak, but in hot water this time? im afraid i might lose some progress on the fade and all...

[mikesduc]

how do you all get so much bleeding? none of my jeans have ever bled that much

My 103's are bleeding to the point they have been banned from the couch and the bed. My car seat is now a beautiful blue haze and I have learned to love it.

[khaltire]

your SD 103s?

if yes, my 101s arent bleeding at all.. my sneakers got pwned tho

[lilodxd]

Question - will STFs shrink more with additional soaks after the first wash?

I soaked a pair of 47s in hot water for a couple hours. They didn't shrink as much as I'd hoped (10%). Will they shrink more with a couple more soaks? Thanks.

i have the same question. my stf's shrank 10% already and i'm wondering if they have any more potential to shrink. they fit fine, but i'd like them to be a bit tighter.

[qwertyuiop5]

asked this in supershopper, but realized that its probably better suited for here:

where can i view/purchase sugar cane, the flat head, skull, sda, etc non denim items online?

looking for some classic type shirts and quality classic-looking branded t shirts, etc

[qwertyuiop5]

^rakuten, and fabfour

what sites, specifically?

[snugglepony]

http://www.brownsfashion.com/BrownsFashionSite/product/BrownsDesigners_Designer%20Index_Men_Dior%20Homme/80896.htm

are these raw/unwashed denim?

yes.

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[toothpaste100]

I take a 30 in Nudies Thin Finn and a 30 in Levis 514.

Would a 30 in Aprill 77 Overdrives be my size?