A Noob with too much starch! haha

[SoloC]

Experiment update:

It is a Pre-Srunked Levi's 501 Limited Edition from S.F Levi's town.

Worn for almost 20 days.....washed everyweekend from last christmas...but the washing will cut down a lot from now on...... Now pictures.

Edited by SoloC on Feb 10, 2006 at 12:02 AM

Edited by SoloC on Feb 10, 2006 at 12:02 AM

Edited by SoloC on Feb 10, 2006 at 12:04 AM

[lyingonyourdriveway]

the creases look good, your original starching of light faded jeans though boggles my mind

I would think you would need years of wear to get any diffinition in those creases though

[kapay]

Hmm... limited edition ehh? I wonder if they're still selling those, I was just there today.

Actually, what I want to know is how you're possibly hanging those jeans on that hanger.

[SoloC]

I know it's just an experiment....untill I get my hands on a pair off raw denim in japan this summer (I think...) I can practice.... However, I do have a question about how should one wear their jeans. I don't know how high or low should I wear a straight leg like this 501. If I really need to buy, how tight should I choose? Some said barely close all the bottons. Some wear their jeans kinda loose and it looks great too. I don't know........skdafa;owdfhq283purwqebr1293 It is confusing....

Kapy: I learned to hang it like this when I over strach my jeans. First, buy urself some plastic hanger with two little hooks on both side form target....blah blah.. Then open up a botton in your jeans and put the middle of the hanger in between the gap. Finally close the botton. After that use the hooks on both side to support the belt loop on the left and right. I hope you can understand what I am saying.

Edited by SoloC on Feb 10, 2006 at 12:35 AM

[radishtrouble]

Man, Dream Phone was sweet. That game used to bring all the kids on the block together, boys and girls of every age. "Hi, this is Kevin. I really like you!"

[kapay]

Oh nice, I've never actually seen anyone use those little hooks on a hanger before. Never understood their real purpose.

[purplerocket]

Thought I revive this since I love seeing those standing jeans.

Hey SoloC how's your other jeans going? You still wear them and what's the result like, any damage to the denim with all that starch?

[Tisswat]

Ah, I was wondering when we we're going to see this again. Possibly the best thread ever in superdenim!

[driftingdunk]

Thats incredible. I am just wondering, would it be safe, to wear them till they dry, when theyre soaked with starch? Thanks.

[tweeds]

they won't give you skin cancer, if that's what you're asking. they might however make you feel like never wearing a pair of pants again...

[keri]

yeah, i did that, it wasn't what i'd call comfortable, think cold, wet, heavy, sticks to you, etc.

[countchocula8]

I have a quick question concerning starching. Everyone says that starching helps the wear process b/c it makes jeans stiffer, etc.... My question is that will the film of starch somewhat protect the jeans from fading also? It's like covering your jeans with an invisible layer of protection and you would have to work harder to get past that layer before you can put wear on your jeans. But if this is the case, then why use starch in the first place? Is starching only good for getting defined creases then? Seems like I've worked myself into some sort of paradox... maybe someone can explain.

[cheapmuthafukr]

ahhh... the superdilemma of our time. traditionally starch was used by cowboys as a dirt shield, and to keep that stylish center crease. so, yes, it seems that it would slow fading. ive stopped starching, and have seen no real difference in the creases in my jeans. i also skate and sweat alot, and that seem to give some stiffness to them.

[ang_kangkong]

You could try turning your jeans inside out and starching from the inside, if that helps you get over that conundrum.

[driftingdunk]

they won't give you skin cancer, if that's what you're asking. they might however make you feel like never wearing a pair of pants again...

Thanks for the info, Ill try it when i get my hands on some.

Also, wouldn't saoking it in starch give it a similar effect to washing, not in removal of dirt, or smell, but rather in making the denim more fuzzy than shiny? Thanks again for the help.

[tweeds]

it doesn't make the denim any fuzzier...please read the starching threads listed in the sticky at the top of the superdenim boards

[travisio]

I have a quick question concerning starching. Everyone says that starching helps the wear process b/c it makes jeans stiffer, etc.... My question is that will the film of starch somewhat protect the jeans from fading also? It's like covering your jeans with an invisible layer of protection and you would have to work harder to get past that layer before you can put wear on your jeans. But if this is the case, then why use starch in the first place? Is starching only good for getting defined creases then? Seems like I've worked myself into some sort of paradox... maybe someone can explain.

when you starch the denim, it becomes stiffer which means that there is more pressure pressing the denim against itself, other stuff. think of it as the difference between rubbing a pair of jeans with a rock with the jeans on a pillow and the jeans on a sidewalk; with the jeans stiffer they "resist" more and press against everything more rather than just molding to the shape caused by the pressure. the starch might keep the dirt away but it's a very thin layer. what it really does it get absorbed into the fibers of the denim and not allow dirt to become entangled into the fibers.

that's how i see it anyways.

[esoteric]

Dude, that is insane!

Did you use a reasonable amount of starch or what? Just dumped that shit on?

[ron]

These are insane - not even sure how anyone could get them on.

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Starched-Wrangler-Cowboy-Cut-Mens-Western-Jean-31-36_W0QQitemZ190014449483QQihZ009QQcategoryZ11483QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem