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Post by ickes on Dec 29, 2015 0:00:45 GMT -6
Let me know your thoughts on the fabric when you get these. I've been eyeballing this fabric in the 634 cut for eons and am considering pulling the trigger during the sale....cause I totally need another pair of jeans  These will be my last denim purchase. Mmhmm...that's what we all say |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 29, 2015 0:14:44 GMT -6
These will be my last denim purchase. Mmhmm...that's what we all say That's what I'm telling myself heh. I still want an IxB from Momo, Studio D'artisan's Sashiko pants, and if the Summer Blues ever drop again from G, instaback. But I'm content with what I have and am getting in soon. All I've been wearing the past 3 months have been the G Downtown Browns and Indigogene Japan Crosshatch. |
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Post by scooter on Dec 29, 2015 9:48:41 GMT -6
Well..thanks to scooter, I have my first pair of Iron Hearts 666-UHR in 34 coming to me. Thanks for the heads up!! I had been keeping my eye on them, in case a 31 or 32 became available for my brother. When the sale started, size 34 was listed, but showed no stock. I imagine someone nabbed the last pair, and then returned them. Lucky day for you. Glad I could be of service. For your first IH denim, you sure went bold. From what I've read, the UHR are one serious fabric. In the care guide, it's got it's own recommended soaking instructions. Enjoy them ! I know I will. |
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Post by librarianbuckle on Dec 29, 2015 14:07:44 GMT -6
From what I've read, the UHR are one serious fabric. I ordered the DWCxUHR on sale. My first pair of IH's - I'm excited! My Gustin 26's will take a much-needed break this winter. Does anyone know if the IH-666-UHR and DWCxUHR fabrics are the same? Seems like they would be the same but there is a slight difference in the descriptions: 666-UHR says "loomstate" while DWCxUHR does not, although they're both 21oz/23oz. (Note: The DWCxUHR is the same as IHXB01xUHR.) |
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Post by ickes on Dec 29, 2015 14:11:30 GMT -6
From what I've read, the UHR are one serious fabric. I ordered the DWCxUHR on sale. My first pair of IH's - I'm excited! My Gustin 26's will take a much-needed break this winter. Does anyone know if the IH-666-UHR and DWCxUHR fabrics are the same? Seems like they would be the same but there is a slight difference in the descriptions: 666-UHR says "loomstate" while DWCxUHR does not, although they're both 21oz/23oz. (Note: The DWCxUHR is the same as IHXB01xUHR.) It is the same fabric. |
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Post by giles on Dec 29, 2015 15:05:17 GMT -6
The same
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Post by devastitis on Dec 30, 2015 11:19:32 GMT -6
I'm a little disappointed, but I'm going to have to cancel my order.
I received an email saying that the waist of the UHRs in 34 that I put in an order for sewed up at 34", making a wash unfeasible. It said that after a month of wears it'll stretch back to 34.5", but I probably won't be able to fit in a 34" waist, let alone anything smaller from a wash. At 35", I could do what I need to to keep the waist around 35", but if they sewed up at 34", there's nothing I can do. An inch under spec isn't what I would expect from IH.
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Post by Winterland on Dec 30, 2015 11:56:09 GMT -6
I'm a little disappointed, but I'm going to have to cancel my order. I received an email saying that the waist of the UHRs in 34 that I put in an order for sewed up at 34", making a wash unfeasible. It said that after a month of wears it'll stretch back to 34.5", but I probably won't be able to fit in a 34" waist, let alone anything smaller from a wash. At 35", I could do what I need to to keep the waist around 35", but if they sewed up at 34", there's nothing I can do. An inch under spec isn't what I would expect from IH. Not sure what else they could do being they send a notice instead of just sending out things out of spec as many other brands do. I call that great quality control. A bummer for you and others waiting but sh!t happens as they say. |
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Post by jray on Dec 30, 2015 11:58:24 GMT -6
devastitis - that is a real bummer but a sign of how excellent of IH to let you know that as opposed to jest sending them to you under spec.
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Post by devastitis on Dec 30, 2015 12:09:47 GMT -6
It's good CS and QC, no doubt about it. Just disappointed that it sewed up an inch small, the way IH has been praised so far with regards to being on spec/construction. Sh!t does happen, but it doesn't make it any less disappointing, since it was such a great price. I can't imagine myself spending any more for a pair of denim. Guess my foray into IH denim will have to wait.
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Post by ickes on Dec 30, 2015 12:32:50 GMT -6
That is a bummer devastitis, for sure, but yeah at least they did notify you instead of just sending it out. One of the benefits of ordering from IHUK. Shit does happen and errors are made and unfortunately it happened on the pair you wanted. |
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Post by giles on Dec 30, 2015 12:36:15 GMT -6
The UHR and XHS denims are on the limit of what can actually be sewn. We get more variance with jeans sewn with this denim and a shit load of 2nd and 3rd rate denim off the looms, that's what happens with heavy shit.....Anyone can piss around with 14oz but above 18oz and we are in a different territory altogether (and the increase in difficulty and complexity is exponential not linear)....
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Post by cellbitch on Dec 30, 2015 12:58:47 GMT -6
giles--I have no doubt--I'm currently planning to try to repair a buttonhole on the 21oz with surgical needle holders, just to improve grip. I don't even want to think about trying to do it with the 25oz.
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Post by devastitis on Dec 30, 2015 13:01:28 GMT -6
That is a bummer devastitis , for sure, but yeah at least they did notify you instead of just sending it out. One of the benefits of ordering from IHUK. Shit does happen and errors are made and unfortunately it happened on the pair you wanted. Yeah, it's all good. Just makes me regret not backing the 36 and going with the nuke. If the 36s measured at a 36" waist, I could have shrunk them perfectly to my size. |
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Post by Jdub6 on Dec 30, 2015 16:45:24 GMT -6
Yeah what a bummer. I'll take them Giles haha. Please. For real though, never bought anything off IHUK due to RB, however, the CS appears exemplary and is well sometimes priceless. Especially after getting about 27 pairs of jeans hilariously under spec from a well know denim company... |
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Post by scooter on Dec 30, 2015 18:39:09 GMT -6
That is a bummer devastitis , for sure, but yeah at least they did notify you instead of just sending it out. One of the benefits of ordering from IHUK. Shit does happen and errors are made and unfortunately it happened on the pair you wanted. Yeah, it's all good. Just makes me regret not backing the 36 and going with the nuke. If the 36s measured at a 36" waist, I could have shrunk them perfectly to my size. That's an unfortunate development. Oddly enough, I ordered the 36, and sent a note requesting a pair under spec, if available. I had hoped for something around 36.5". What they had was nearly 36". I took them. I'm hoping I'll be able to shrink, and then stretch them to 35.5". I will know if that possibility exists, when I have them in hand. I'll give them a pre-soak fit check, and go from there. If they simply won't work for me, first dibs are all yours. Expected delivery is Monday. Measurements to follow. To be continued..... |
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Post by giles on Dec 31, 2015 2:16:33 GMT -6
The simple fact is that when we get a run of jeans, maybe 15/30 per size, there is a bell curve of variance around the mean (the published size). Because we measure each pair before sending out to customers, when we are down to the last pair or two, we end up with the ones with the largest variance....It also often works to our customers advantage because our regulars know they can ask for The XX Tagged pair with te largest waist of the YY pair with the smallest thigh etc etc...
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Post by devastitis on Dec 31, 2015 5:42:19 GMT -6
The simple fact is that when we get a run of jeans, maybe 15/30 per size, there is a bell curve of variance around the mean (the published size). Because we measure each pair before sending out to customers, when we are down to the last pair or two, we end up with the ones with the largest variance....It also often works to our customers advantage because our regulars know they can ask for The XX Tagged pair with te largest waist of the YY pair with the smallest thigh etc etc... Understood. Emailed Sam back asking for a 34 with closer to a 35" waist presoak whenever available. I also wouldn't mind a 36 with a waist of about 36" if at all possible. |
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Post by Jdub6 on Dec 31, 2015 15:30:05 GMT -6
The simple fact is that when we get a run of jeans, maybe 15/30 per size, there is a bell curve of variance around the mean (the published size). Because we measure each pair before sending out to customers, when we are down to the last pair or two, we end up with the ones with the largest variance....It also often works to our customers advantage because our regulars know they can ask for The XX Tagged pair with te largest waist of the YY pair with the smallest thigh etc etc... Understood. Emailed Sam back asking for a 34 with closer to a 35" waist presoak whenever available. I also wouldn't mind a 36 with a waist of about 36" if at all possible. Hey pal, was planning on selling my Gustin 21s (sz34 straight) if I got lucky with any other denim. You can have first shot at cost when they arrive (and within spec:) if at all interested. |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 31, 2015 15:43:37 GMT -6
Understood. Emailed Sam back asking for a 34 with closer to a 35" waist presoak whenever available. I also wouldn't mind a 36 with a waist of about 36" if at all possible. Hey pal, was planning on selling my Gustin 21s (sz34 straight) if I got lucky with any other denim. You can have first shot at cost when they arrive (and within spec:) if at all interested. Already have the G21s in 35 Slim on the way. Thanks though. |
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Post by Jdub6 on Dec 31, 2015 15:54:28 GMT -6
Hey pal, was planning on selling my Gustin 21s (sz34 straight) if I got lucky with any other denim. You can have first shot at cost when they arrive (and within spec:) if at all interested. Already have the G21s in 35 Slim on the way. Thanks though. Riiight:) Np. |
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Post by scooter on Jan 10, 2016 20:18:54 GMT -6
I received my UHR, this past Monday. The waist measurement was an inch less than spec, at 36", as informed. I gave them a pre-soak fit check, and I could easily fit my hand between my waist and the waist band. A very good sign. Upon reading more about them, I found many cases in which full shrinkage is not seen until multiple washes have been done. So, I decided to give them their first soak. Following the care guide, I started with a lengthy cold soak, 4 hours to be exact. I pulled the plug around noon. I hung them up in a warm spot in my home, and they were dry enough to try on at 7pm. The stories are true, they shrunk very little from the initial soak. Around a 1/2" in the waist, and 1"-1.5" in the inseam. Here they are, just standing around.....  They fit very well. But, I really wanted them to be a bit more snug. So, I moved on to the next step, and gave them a warm(25°C) machine wash. They are hung to dry, and I'm looking forward to a fit check, tomorrow. They were as stiff as cardboard, post soak. I'm hoping the warm wash softens them. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2016 6:33:23 GMT -6
*I do a machine dry after my gear is completely air dried. Makes it wearable, lol
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Post by univibe88 on Jan 11, 2016 7:14:29 GMT -6
Crap, I didn't need to see this! They have my size, but I'm trying to convince myself that the rise is just too damn low. No really, it is.
I tried on the 633S and damn near walked out of the store while wearing them. These are way different, right? Save my pennies for the 633?
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Post by ickes on Jan 11, 2016 8:22:05 GMT -6
Crap, I didn't need to see this! They have my size, but I'm trying to convince myself that the rise is just too damn low. No really, it is. I tried on the 633S and damn near walked out of the store while wearing them. These are way different, right? Save my pennies for the 633? Save your pennies for the 633 if they fit you that well. Although this fabric isn't available in the 633 cut |
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