Shrinking my Sugar Cane 1947's

[miguel]

How long should I soak them?

[CL Smooth]

I should be getting my sugarcane 47's in early next week. any tips? should i wear em straight out the box, or should i soak them? How? If i soak or do anything else won't it not fade as well?

Thanks in advance for anyone who answer my questions.

[ringring]

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How long should I soak them? Will it make a difference if they're folded?

--- Original message by miguel on Nov 1, 2005 09:10 PM

You should be fine, as many people I know soak them folded in buckets or in the sink. Turn them inside out first and give them a long cold soak. Soak for at least 3 hours. An overnight soak is fine. If you want to remove a bit more starch then change the water a few times.

[MRTHURS]

5 hours is the best! turn it inside out is an option. I used to do it, not everytime. they have not much difference. I worn jeans for over 10 years. Following is the 1955 model LVC(1996) that I worn. Sorry for I have not many pix of my jeans.

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[docdoom]

Great jeans man!

[savage_here]

Quote: Following is the 1955 model LVC(1996) that I worn.

Geez, what have you been doing, dry humping a tree? That crotch fading looks very, uh unnatural.

[eldave04]

I bought a pair of the hawaii's in a 33 unwashed. The waist measures approx 36 inches. Do you think i should just sell them, or would they actually shrink down to tag size?

[Ahlvahroe]

I was wondering why would you soak for more than a few minutes? I dont think it gets wetter, the longer you do it and I would think that you want to try to keep as much indigo as you can. Maybe there is something that I dont get.

[rnrswitch]

It takes time for the denim to completely soak up the water and then it also takes time for the shrinking to take place. I also think most raw denim comes with a fair amount of starch in them and this tends to repel water. I'm not positive though.

[eldave04]

Damn it, anybody interested in a pair of Hawaiis? They are the one with the green patch.

[minya]

Dude, I would wash them in hot water before you think about getting rid of them. They're not sanforized, so hot water will shrink them quite a bit. Give it a try.

[drew exclusive]

so whats the average shrinkage? one size or two?