Full Count Denim Thread

[SuperJackle]

^Those look one washed, based on the wrinkling of the leather patch, as well as the denim in general, and the puckering in-between the stitching. If they are in fact one wash, you won’t get much more if any shrinkage at all. Take measurements before and give them a hot soak with some mild hand agitation and compare. 

[Cold Summer]

They look one-washed but not a one-wash that was tumble dried (which usually has more seam puckering and a more shrunken-looking patch.) You may get a little more shrinkage with another wash.

[Josh'N'Roll]

12 hours ago, DrZen said:

Hello all!

Long time reader, first time poster. I’ve had a pair of Full Count 1108XX for several years now sitting in my closet, unworn. I recently tried them out, and while they fit really well, and the cut looks great, when I sit down there is a huge gap at the back, and it gets really tight in the front at the crotch. Is this normal, or do just have a weird butt or something? I can’t seem to remember whether they were a one-wash but they look pretty raw. Does the fit change post wash besides normal shrinkage? And if I need to sell my pair, where’s the best place? 

Thanks!

While I can't rule out your "weird butt" theory , it may be that the 1108 cut just doesn't work for you. I had a similar issue with the 1108 after trying them in size 34 and 35. I had to size up for the thighs to be comfortable which left the waist loose with a large gap in the back when I sat down. I sold a pair here after posting fit pics and another pair on the reddit r/rawdenim Buy, Sell, Trade thread. FWIW, I also sold a couple pair of the 0105 cut on ebay. Since your pair is unworn and has the back pockets arcs, you shouldn't have any trouble selling them.

[DrZen]

11 minutes ago, Josh'N'Roll said:

While I can't rule out your "weird butt" theory , it may be that the 1108 cut just doesn't work for you. I had a similar issue with the 1108 after trying them in size 34 and 35. I had to size up for the thighs to be comfortable which left the waist loose with a large gap in the back when I sat down. I sold a pair here after posting fit pics and another pair on the reddit r/rawdenim Buy, Sell, Trade thread. FWIW, I also sold a couple pair of the 0105 cut on ebay. Since your pair is unworn and has the back pockets arcs, you shouldn't have any trouble selling them.

Ah, that sounds exactly like my fit issue, and thanks for the info about selling these. I really wish this pair had worked for me - the denim is truly excellent, and I love all the little details. 

[Cold Summer]

It sounds like you might want the 1101 instead. It's pretty much the same as the 1108 from the knee down, but has more room in the top.

[VivaMarlon]

I have a similar issue, although not really something I have much issue with, love the 1108.

[tigerstrom]

1101 

[STINGER93]

1109xx, fresh off their 10th wash (since October 2018). 

[Cold Summer]

Those are looking great. Really nice texture, and they don't seem washed out or dad-jean colored at all.

[irual]

Six months in to these 1101 and maybe 5 washes so far

[kbuzz]

New model 1108 up on denimo.....no arcs....did not compare the measurements with the original version but here’s a link 

https://www.denimio.com/1108-13-7oz-new-straight.html

[superheavent]

Hi Guys, i’m currently interested in purchasing FC 1110W , but i’m struggle to pick size 30 or 31

How much stretch the 13,7 Oz fabric should i expect? If let say i pick size 31 which is 31” waist according to Corlection, will it stretch to 31,5 or 32? This is a “Washed Once” fabric.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Cold Summer]

It looks like the new 1108 tapers from the knee down and is about 0.5" slimmer at the hem compared to the old model, which was more of a slim straight fit.

[kbuzz]

2 hours ago, Cold Summer said:

It looks like the new 1108 tapers from the knee down and is about 0.5" slimmer at the hem compared to the old model, which was more of a slim straight fit.

don't know if that's a good thing-lol

 

miss the arcs as well

[okisan]

14 hours ago, superheavent said:

Hi Guys, i’m currently interested in purchasing FC 1110W , but i’m struggle to pick size 30 or 31

How much stretch the 13,7 Oz fabric should i expect? If let say i pick size 31 which is 31” waist according to Corlection, will it stretch to 31,5 or 32? This is a “Washed Once” fabric.

Thank you in advance.

 

You'll be able to get an inch stretch in those without trouble, so size accordingly. Just make sure your thighs fit.

[Geeman]

Noticed Corlection still has stock of FC1110xx  with arcs and tab.....in my size. 

Couldn't resist. 

My current pair have only just had the first wash and have a couple years left in them so these will be tucked away for future wear..... and you can ooh and aaah at my fabulous arcs, tab and levis lawsuit flouting design 

[superheavent]

On 6/13/2019 at 11:27 AM, okisan said:

You'll be able to get an inch stretch in those without trouble, so size accordingly. Just make sure your thighs fit.

Thanks for the info Okisan

[superheavent]

14 hours ago, Geeman said:

Noticed Corlection still has stock of FC1110xx  with arcs and tab.....in my size. 

Couldn't resist. 

My current pair have only just had the first wash and have a couple years left in them so these will be tucked away for future wear..... and you can ooh and aaah at my fabulous arcs, tab and levis lawsuit flouting design 

did you purchase the jeans already? because i just open Corlection web and they announce they will do mid year sale starting 15th June.

 

[Geeman]

Yes! Typical 

[discwork]

Does anyone have measurements for the 1101 in a size 30 or 31? I usually size for a 32" waist when stretched out.

[Cold Summer]

I have a pair of soaked but unworn1101s (w/arcs and tab) in size 31 that's about 32" in the waist, I can put up some measurements later if you'd like. I'm actually looking to sell these because they're a little too loose on me.

[discwork]

2 hours ago, Cold Summer said:

I have a pair of soaked but unworn1101s (w/arcs and tab) in size 31 that's about 32" in the waist, I can put up some measurements later if you'd like. I'm actually looking to sell these because they're a little too loose on me.

That'd be awesome. I might be interested in taking those off your hands.

[Cold Summer]

I've worn my 1108s almost every day for the last three months or so, they're at almost 100 days of wear. I'm finding that they've already developed some nice fading, and they don't seem super slow to fade even if it's not as fast as other jeans I've worn like my Samurai S710. The arcs are already disintegrating, much more than any other jean I've owned. Only repairs I've performed have been to fix a few broken inseam chainstitch spots near the crotch. These breaks happened in the first few weeks of wear, and haven't been an issue since.

What I really like though is that the tight, high stitch count sewing on the back pocket edges hasn't shown the slightest sign of wear - the back pocket stitching coming undone is my biggest gripe with Japanese jeans and a frequent issue on my Samurai and Flat Head pairs. This seems to suggest that 100% cotton threads aren't quite as fragile as I'd assumed, but can be quite sturdy with the right thread/stitch count/sewing technique. Really, my only complaint is that I wish FC had used yellow threads for the yoke/felled seam stitching instead of the brownish-orange thread, but it ought to all even out as the thread fades over time.

I'm washing these after every two months of wear, so by October/end of warm weather season, they should be at six months/three washes. 

[wavehead]

looking for a sz33 1101 (the old version... with or without arcs/tab), if anyone has one please get in touch! 

almost ordered a pair of 1101w from standard and strange, but after asking about some measurements on a sz33 they realized the cuts have changed for their newer stock and it’s pretty drastic on the 1101 (i thought it was just the 1108). it’s just not going to work for me... front rise and back rise are way higher so it’s not like i could just taper. 

i don’t think anything in the new full count lineup fits me. 1108 thighs are too small, 1101 and 0105 rise is too high. anyone know of any other possibilities? i imagine getting someone like indigoproof to lower the rise on something is crazy expensive if it’s even doable. 

[Quoise1203]

On 6/26/2019 at 9:50 AM, Cold Summer said:

What I really like though is that the tight, high stitch count sewing on the back pocket edges hasn't shown the slightest sign of wear - the back pocket stitching coming undone is my biggest gripe with Japanese jeans and a frequent issue on my Samurai and Flat Head pairs. This seems to suggest that 100% cotton threads aren't quite as fragile as I'd assumed, but can be quite sturdy with the right thread/stitch count/sewing technique.

Unraveled back pocket stitching happened on my 1101s at some point though I don’t recall exactly when. Was at least a year into it of mostly daily wear, I’m sure. So, you might be able to avoid it for a while but very much doubt that Fullcount is immune to this syndrome.

[Geeman]

After about 8 days of no shipping updates was about to declare my FC as lost and I'd be destined to a life without arcs.... just updated as leaving Heathrow. Phew.

[discwork]

I have a pair of 1101s in a size 31 with the arcs and red tab up for sale. They were unfortunately a little too tight on me. PM me if interested!

[okisan]

My 1109xx. Bought in 2014 i think, and worn rarely but they see more action now. A handful of washes/soaks during that time. I love this FCxx denim though...

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Very nice! The XX denim is quite the slow fader, right?

 

Has anybody bought one of the new models yet? If I remember correctly, when I compared the new 1108 cut with the old 1108, the new had a tad more room in the thighs and a stronger taper. But when I look now at all the measurements at Rakuten, they are still pretty slim in the top block.

[okisan]

 

 

 

 

13 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Very nice! The XX denim is quite the slow fader, right?

 

Super stubborn...