Raw or One-Wash?

[PG2G]

You're obviously new to this. I suggest you don't dive into unsanforized raw denim with a pair of $750 Jomons.

[edmond]

raw here like what the guy said one wash are for pussies..

[Dick Danger]

If the search function wasn't fucked up I'd show you three pairs of jeans that all started as one wash and look fucking great.

[PG2G]

If the search function wasn't fucked up I'd show you three pairs of jeans that all started as one wash and look fucking great.

Here's one. http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showpost.php?p=298609&postcount=19

[test]

If you had a choice, which one would you buy and why? What are the pros and cons?

if i'm not wrong, there's raw sanforized so there's minimal shrinkage.

[synthi]

Soaking = about 90% of shrinkage. Jeans in one wash state = about all the shrinking they'll ever do which makes hemming duties easier and what not. I also find the other advantage with OW in a physical store is that the lack of rigidity really allows you to judge how they fit, I find it near impossible to make such a judgement with the boxy fits that raw jeans tend to give. Merits for both.

[tweeds]

i'm not sure why most people think that one-wash is any less "real" a pair of jeans; for me it eliminates to a large extent all the problems caused by buying a pair of expensive jeans that don't fit.

assuming the usual unsanforised denim that japanese companies use, raw and one-wash will fit, fall and wear in a similar manner (after you're through soaking the raw of course)

[kromeave]

Raw for me. I just like the feeling when you get the right pair on. Its like your starting a new adventure.

[xcoldricex]

one wash....

one wash doesn't mean its not going to be dark, one wash does not mean you can't "personalize" your denim, one wash lets you have the "right pair" on without any unexpected surprises, one wash means you can hem your jeans without having to go home and shrink them and taking them back to get them hemmed.

i guess i'm a pussy. but have fun with your raws and reselling them when they don't fit!

[kert]

i think choosing between raw and one wash tells you what type of person you are.

raw - daring, adventurous, unique

one wash - predictable, common, boring

ha ha, just kidding. to each his/her own. personally, i'd go for the one wash. less risk.

[n0torious]

Part of my motivation to buy raw is that i'm so tall and that usually gives me a long inseam to work with.

[xcoldricex]

that will shrink dramatically (2-4") once you wash it....

[watchman]

i like one wash personally, although in some cases i've ordered a waist size below mine in raw just to make sure i can fit it.

[GoodHustle]

one wash....

one wash doesn't mean its not going to be dark, one wash does not mean you can't "personalize" your denim, one wash lets you have the "right pair" on without any unexpected surprises, one wash means you can hem your jeans without having to go home and shrink them and taking them back to get them hemmed.

i guess i'm a pussy. but have fun with your raws and reselling them when they don't fit!

Yes, exactly! I would go with one-wash hands down. Now I just wish BiG would carry more one-wash pairs.

[n0torious]

that will shrink dramatically (2-4") once you wash it....

they haven't when i dryclean them. believe me, i'd do one wash more often if raw wasn't one of the only ways to get a decently long leg. it's either that or they look like high waters. you short people have it so easy...

[Tenchi]

but have fun with your raws and reselling them when they don't fit!

Thats true...happened to my pair of Evisus when I was a noob back then. And had to get some heavy alterations to it.

When you order from Japan you cant predict anything with raws I guess, but when you try them on at a store you can almost tell how they'll shrink.

And raw denim is nice and shiny

[aubrgene]

Here's a link on the archives that I thought is relevant to the entire discussion. Is it a myth?

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/archive/index.php/t-6953.html

[makoxboi]

I never ordered a pair of one washed jeans before, but I plan to order some 45 rpm sorahiko in O/W. I am just wondering if O/W jeans stretch? If so about how much? I was thinking of sizing down 1 size for them. My waist size is a 31.5- 32 just under my belly button, But i like to wear my jeans low to my hips which are about a 33ish. What size do you guys recommend? Also I'm looking for a snug fit but not too snug lol. Thank you for your time and I am very sorry for the nuisance.

[percy]

just buy a 32. they will prob stretch if needed

[braid]

raw for sure...this way i control the shrinkage

[PG2G]

People suggested that I size down on my sorahikos and I did. So I'd probably go for a 31. Though, if you plan on wearing them lower, a 32 may be your best bet.

[lil brown brother]

raw for me .. i find the soaking process kinda fun and fulfilling

[makoxboi]

yea i think ill go with the 31s. If they dont fit ill lose a little weight haha. How is the new fit on the sorahikos? I heard they are not as slim anymore. Can anyone post the thigh measurements? Thank you.

[makoxboi]

or maybe i should get the sorahikos raw because then i can size down 1 and stretch them out if i need to. Then again O/W you wont have to worry about the shrinkage and etc.

[PG2G]

one wash stretches the same as raw

[peteyross]

You cannot purchase regular Sorahikos in raw. They are only sold in one wash. You must be referring to the raw Sorahiko slim that is sold on 45rpm's US online store. From what I've read on this board and having been to the store numerous times, 45rpm is against the whole idea of selling raw to its customers.

[Dex_star]

i see no advantage to raw

unless sanforized where its ur call

[makoxboi]

how is the fit on the sorahiko O/W? I heard they arent that slim and more of a straight leg now.

[zehero]

i see no advantage to raw

unless sanforized where its ur call

with raw you control shrinkage. for example the one was pbjxx005 has a 33.5 inseam. with my raws i stretched the inseam while they were wet so i have a 36 inch inseam after a hot soak.

same for waist, hem, or whatever.

[Dex_star]

yea that works until u wash again

i guess u can avoid it by being very careful, but eventually i think theyll end up in the condition the one wash comes in