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

[stresMaldo]

^ in regards to what? Taking away foul odors?

Man, I would just clean them.

Hand wash in the tub with Dr. Bronners, with subtle agitation.

Theres no way I would go with them smelling rotten just to preserve the contrasts. A hand wash won't do much damage to the indigo, and will actually liven up/bring out the fades/contrasts.

I've never done the freezer thing and never will.

Just clean them by hand. You will thank yourself.

[coleslawyum]

Agreed, just wash them. Bacteria is terrible for cotton, helps rot them faster and attracts insects. Not only will you thank yourself, everyone around you will also thank you.

[coleslawyum]

Anyone know what denim LVC used for their last batch of made in the USA '47s? Cone?

[stresMaldo]

Yes, LVC uses Cone for all 501 1947 releases. I'm pretty sure, aside from tthe pre-distressed stuff, LVC uses Cone denim - made in the USA, solely.

The pre-distresses stuff, I believe, still uses Cone but its manufactured in Turkey?

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

[madners]

How long should tee shirts be? Would down to the top of jeans be too short?

[stresMaldo]

Uhh that's really all a matter of preference.

Me personally, I'd need it to hang down a bit past the top of my jeans.

What you described would be wayy too short for me.

But do you! Don't let me or anybodys opinion dictate how long your t shirts should be.

[JALuke]

Just measured my two pairs of jeans and determined the (post-wash) measurements I want for my next pair:

waist: 30-31"

front rise: 10+ (as in 10 or slightly more)

back rise: 13.5+

thigh: 11

knee opening: 7.5-8

leg opening: doesn't matter, I'm going to hem/taper

Anybody have any suggestions while I dig through everything I can find online?

[Vandon]

I tried searching for this but couldn't find anything that answered and showed all but: what are the differed kinds of inseams, what do they looks like (pics), and how are they sewn???

[Hendodo]

Just measured my two pairs of jeans and determined the (post-wash) measurements I want for my next pair:

waist: 30-31"

front rise: 10+ (as in 10 or slightly more)

back rise: 13.5+

thigh: 11

knee opening: 7.5-8

leg opening: doesn't matter, I'm going to hem/taper

Anybody have any suggestions while I dig through everything I can find online?

possibly the skull 5507xx would work

[gettoasty]

'the unbranded brand" http://www.theunbrandedbrand.com/fit-guide/

have these been mentioned? Looking to get new jeans and wanting to try these perhaps before another pair of APC... or an alternative to APC

if anyone can comment on quality/fit compared to the APC NS... not really buying some of the comments from UO either =\

EDIT:

UB201 compared to the APC NS... comparable fit or UB201 slimmer? (do not want slimmer)

[Scottishmark]

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ID on these Diors?

[wgmds]

does big or se have the ability to put suspender buttons on jeans?

[coleslawyum]

I don't think BiG does. You might want to try Denim Doctors, Schaffer Garment Hotel or Stronghold.

Or better yet, put them on yourself!

[stresMaldo]

wgmds - yeah, if you don't want to take a stab at putting the buttons on yourself, I'm sure any tailor in your area could take care of that for you.

[alv407]

Hello ALL Happy New Year. Hoping to get some correct info please?

The stats on the Jawnns are;

Almost perfect condition LEE 101 B Jeans. Late 90´s repro.

No holes, stains or rips, wased one time so they won´t shrink anymore, just the real measurements.

@Waist: 18.5" laid flat, 37" around

Inseam: 32"

Full length: 44"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300515905324&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

sorry if it don't work, if not i'l tryit this way. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300515905324&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

please hewlp any info if the euro or JPn or if the quaility is just as good . Basically any info will help regarding these Lee's well REP & LOVE you or LIFE. paz

[Paul T]

THere are various Lee Euro repros - these are the cheapest, and were on sale at Lee's show-rooms, and other places, on sale for far less $$$ than this only a few weeks ago. They're not late 90s, I suspect they're from the last couple of years. The ones marked 101 don't make much of an attempt to be a full repro, and I have a feeling that selvage is open.

I swapped a pair of the earlier version, in a good Nisshinbo fabric, with RObbie, and I've a feeling they were too big for him, maybe you could PM him and see if he wants to sell?

[brentos]

I'm trying to find a cut with a little more room and a lighter weight (def not 17,19,21 oz shit) for summer.

For reference I love my pair of Imperial Dukes TTS (love the room in the rise)...could use something like that but even a tad bit more relaxed works as well...

Thanks

[wgmds]

warehouse 700, 1001, or really most of their cuts besides the 660.

[madstaxbro]

At what point do you draw the line between a denim fabric and regular twill cotton.

Do you define denim as blue warp + white weft or can a uniform warp/weft combination be considered 'denim'.

[Paul T]

At what point do you draw the line between a denim fabric and regular twill cotton.

Do you define denim as blue warp + white weft or can a uniform warp/weft combination be considered 'denim'.

Strictly speaking, it's indigo-dyed warp, plus white fill yarn.

[meroswarrior]

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=57072&vid=1&pid=683783

Has anyone seen the new GAP selvedge? Thoughts on it? Are these rinsed (does not fade)?

[smittybat]

Not a fan of the Gap selvedge. I bought some and they felt cheap and didn't care for the 2 cuts I tried. I think regular 501 STF are better if you need to stay inexpensive.

[madstaxbro]

They take a long time to fade some Argentine guy on the other SF took like a full year 24/7 wear with a handful of washes, they just looked like 2 month APCs.

You get your money's worth in longevity though if that's how you want to see it.

[simplysic]

just received my N&F Weird Guys,

should i hem before i wear?

considering theyre already sanforized, do i need to soak em? i kind of like the look as is.

[stresMaldo]

if they're sanforized, no you do not need to soak first.

That said, a lot of people like to still soak their sanforized denim, because throwing them on half-soaked, helps set in the creases/etc., if you're into that..

in re: to should you hem them. it's hard to say without pics, but generally speaking, are they too long?

If they're too long, I would recommend you get them hemmed.

Some people are into the stacking effect, which forms around the ankle from them being too long.The opposite, which I prefer, would be a hemmed straighter, clean silhouette.

[yliafp]

What should I do about this hole in my pocket?

another, unrelated question: what is zimbabwe cotton?

[HoustonChris]

I'd say patch the hole. If you don't feel your sewing skills are up to it, find a local tailor to do it for you. It shouldn't be a very expensive repair.

Zimbabwe cotton is cotton from the country of Zimbabwe. Simple, huh? It's noteworthy because it's a very high quality, long staple cotton that makes smooth, strong thread.

[madstaxbro]

Personally I'd replace the pocket bags with #6 duck, but I have been meaning to try that for a while so maybe not in tune with your lifestyle.

Like HC said a patch would be good.

[Paul T]

I'd say patch the hole. If you don't feel your sewing skills are up to it, find a local tailor to do it for you. It shouldn't be a very expensive repair.

Zimbabwe cotton is cotton from the country of Zimbabwe. Simple, huh? It's noteworthy because it's a very high quality, long staple cotton that makes smooth, strong thread.

Zimbabwe cotton is not long staple. It's a longer cultivar, Albar, of the short staple upland cotton, G Hirsutum.

[Contra]

I have some LVC's with a blown crotch. Who does the best work with repairs?