Denim Care Thread (for denim FAQ)

August 14, 2008 @ 07:59 PM
Technique

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You have to iron on the starch other wise its kinda useless, I wouldn't recommended it becuase it gives a really ugly sheen to the denim and it doesn't look that great

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August 15, 2008 @ 09:09 PM
Calborn

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If I use starch spray, do i have to iron anything or no? And if I just spray it, all I have to do it is just wear them so the creases come?

Are you starching the whole jean? Or certain areas such as the back of your knees?

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

August 15, 2008 @ 09:13 PM
Calborn

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^^^

Co-sign.


Whenever I work on my honeycombs, I just spray a lot of starch on there and just sit for a while to set them in.
Like what sav said, ironing will just hinder the build-up of creases.

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

August 16, 2008 @ 10:48 AM
Estopa

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Are you starching the whole jean? Or certain areas such as the back of your knees?
Back of the knees
August 16, 2008 @ 12:16 PM
Calborn

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Oh alright.
What I do is I'll walk around in the denim for a while, then spray a lot of spray starch on the back of the knees until it's coated and soaked with starch.
Then I just sit down for half an hour and just watch tv or go on the computer until it's dry. Combs should come out nicely.

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

August 17, 2008 @ 03:17 PM
Technique

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lulz you guys are so desperate you even have to spray starch, just leave the denim how its supposed to be

catalystcollective.us // @theconsciousone

August 18, 2008 @ 01:10 PM
MonkeyFresh

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lulz you guys are so desperate you even have to spray starch, just leave the denim how its supposed to be


truth... I used to spray starch on my denim when i didnt know any better, not anymore... its just kinda stupid if you think about it lol, although i loved that crunchy feeling, its not healthy for the jeans and its just silly razz
August 19, 2008 @ 07:58 PM
rpfey

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I've had my APC NC for about a month...theyre starting to smell. is it ok if i just give it a hot soak?
August 19, 2008 @ 08:01 PM
Technique

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yes it is ok to give it a soak, but if you can handle the smell just wear it longer

catalystcollective.us // @theconsciousone

August 21, 2008 @ 03:31 AM
SailinOn

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theres a lot of information in here about soaking and what not but i'm having trouble piecing it together for myself haha. i'm gonna get a pair of 501 i think. i want honeycombs and good fades. but i want the legs to be slimmer and the waist to stay about the same. so would the best way to do this be to not size down, and the first time wearing them, get in a hot shower of around 15 or 20 minutes, then go and wear them damp? if i do this they'll shrink to my body perfectly correct?
August 21, 2008 @ 09:48 PM
vinhhhh

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Yes.
August 21, 2008 @ 10:47 PM
Calborn

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how does starching damage the jeans?
im heckuhh curious

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

August 22, 2008 @ 12:05 AM
Technique

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ughhhhhh go search it yourself i dont feel like explaining it lolwut

catalystcollective.us // @theconsciousone

August 22, 2008 @ 08:50 AM
MonkeyFresh

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how does starching damage the jeans?
im heckuhh curious


main reason is it increases the risk of sudden rippage in the fabric because it makes the threads in the fabric stick together
a few other reasons but thats the main one
August 22, 2008 @ 12:29 PM
Calborn

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oh thanks bro.
i appreciate that.

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.

August 24, 2008 @ 11:37 PM
midwest_dude

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Okay so im new to soaking denim and trying to get it to shrink and what not, i just copped a pair of sugarcane 1947's
1: do they shrink siginificantly?
2: If so how long of a soak should it be, with or without them on me?

im looking for a lil more fitted look on me, not skin tight though...
thnx for any suggestions...
August 24, 2008 @ 11:44 PM
ADiKt

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Okay so im new to soaking denim and trying to get it to shrink and what not, i just copped a pair of sugarcane 1947's
1: do they shrink siginificantly?
2: If so how long of a soak should it be, with or without them on me?

im looking for a lil more fitted look on me, not skin tight though...
thnx for any suggestions...


Sugarcane 1947 really dont shrink
August 24, 2008 @ 11:47 PM
midwest_dude

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^okay, guess i'll have to have a few alters done....thnx for the info, no use in soaking if it aint gonna do nothing...
August 25, 2008 @ 06:07 PM
xavroy

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does showering with your 501s and doing activity after a soak help 501s fit better?
August 25, 2008 @ 07:29 PM
vinhhhh

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Pretty much. No need to actually shower with them. Perhaps soak, let it dry a bit. When it's still a little damp, just put them on and take a walk. Your creases will set in and it'll dry to your body.
August 26, 2008 @ 09:16 PM
Technique

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you soak the whole jeans, otherwise just leave it alone..but id soak

catalystcollective.us // @theconsciousone

August 31, 2008 @ 08:12 PM
JoblessAgain

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Yo I Just Bought Some Regular Denim, Levi's Original Fit 501, Not Raw, Just Some Cheap Ass 50 Dollar Jeans, Anyway I Want To Build Some Nice Looking Combs And Whiskers Without The Hassle Of Time

Can I Spray Starch On These Non-raw? Will It Hurt The Denim?they Aren't Even Selvedge,
August 31, 2008 @ 10:24 PM
Technique

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o ya it would totally work


jk on the real, itll give it a ugly sheen if you put a big layer of it but if u just put alittle it wont do anything

catalystcollective.us // @theconsciousone

September 1, 2008 @ 09:29 AM
forum_158

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Location: Calgary

I bought some raw dark-coloured CMs today, and they fit perfectly. I have not worn them yet. If I soak for a couple minutes in really cold water, and then take a walk while they're damp, will they still fit me really well? I want to wear these with white shoes so I want to get rid of some of the excess dye.
September 1, 2008 @ 02:58 PM
daviddd

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^Always an initial soak, to get the shrinkage out. But still they're CMs...
September 1, 2008 @ 03:55 PM
forum_158

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yeah, I know the quality is not the greatest.
September 1, 2008 @ 04:25 PM
kickpush

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initial soaks aren't necessary unless they are unsanforized.

if you just want to stop them from bleeding, tape the inside. they're still going to bleed even if you soak them.
September 2, 2008 @ 02:55 AM
forum_158

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good to know. I'm assuming even raw CMs are sanforized then?
September 2, 2008 @ 11:33 AM
Technique

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yea CM is sanforized, i cant imagine them being strink to fit on the super tight models..

catalystcollective.us // @theconsciousone

September 3, 2008 @ 07:07 PM
Chad Bang

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I just got some levis red tab denim and I wanna know if a soak would stop the bleeding without messing up the pretty much perfect fit of them?
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