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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 16:38:17 GMT -6
Ok, ickes, I'm going to go for the soak tomorrow. Like you say, do you think tepid (bearable) is better than hot? They're not too tight around the waist just now, with 0.5" or so space, although I wouldn't want the hips any tighter. I can also happily lose an inch or so off the leg if I only single cuff. I'm just nervous that whatever I do tomorrow, that the first time they go in a washing machine (months from now), they'll shrink even more. If your goal is minimal shrink, go for colder water...the more heat, the more shrink. |
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Post by wdw on Jan 3, 2015 16:42:29 GMT -6
Ok, ickes, I'm going to go for the soak tomorrow. Like you say, do you think tepid (bearable) is better than hot? They're not too tight around the waist just now, with 0.5" or so space, although I wouldn't want the hips any tighter. I can also happily lose an inch or so off the leg if I only single cuff. I'm just nervous that whatever I do tomorrow, that the first time they go in a washing machine (months from now), they'll shrink even more. If your goal is minimal shrink, go for colder water...the more heat, the more shrink. So is the shrink a one-off thing? If I go tepid, that will be it, just less than a hot soak? They won't shrink significantly after that?
Sorry to sound thick, but I've had a couple of mistakes with my Gustins being too small and don't want these to fail as well.
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Post by wisdom on Jan 3, 2015 17:29:21 GMT -6
If your goal is minimal shrink, go for colder water...the more heat, the more shrink. So is the shrink a one-off thing? If I go tepid, that will be it, just less than a hot soak? They won't shrink significantly after that?
Sorry to sound thick, but I've had a couple of mistakes with my Gustins being too small and don't want these to fail as well.
Stick with the same temp you soak if you want to avoid additional shrink. If you do a cold soak and a subsequent hot soak, it'll shrink past the cold soak. Even after they're broken in a bit, a wash or soak at the same temp will force them to shrink a bit, but this should easily stretch back out. |
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Post by wisdom on Jan 3, 2015 17:39:18 GMT -6
and please no "during soak" tea-bags either. I have never tried this, but see this comment all the time. Same about coffee. I'm not really interested to try, but I am curious why it's such a bad idea? If you want tannins in the soak, I recommend Kakishibu.. kakishibuchris is a good source of material and has encyclopedic knowledge of the stuff (www.kakishibui.com). I'm so in love with my Kakishibu-soaked Loomies that I'm going to do the same with my Superheavy Slubs (I hate them) with the leftover dye. Only issue I'm dealing with right now is trying to get the stains out of the tub =P We're moving to Singapore in a few days and my wife's giving me grief about how the stains'll lower the attractiveness of our place to potential renters. |
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Post by ickes on Jan 3, 2015 19:08:29 GMT -6
So is the shrink a one-off thing? If I go tepid, that will be it, just less than a hot soak? They won't shrink significantly after that?
Sorry to sound thick, but I've had a couple of mistakes with my Gustins being too small and don't want these to fail as well.
Stick with the same temp you soak if you want to avoid additional shrink. If you do a cold soak and a subsequent hot soak, it'll shrink past the cold soak. Even after they're broken in a bit, a wash or soak at the same temp will force them to shrink a bit, but this should easily stretch back out. exactly. as long as you stick with the same or colder temp than the initial soak you should be fine. |
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Post by Griffin on Jan 4, 2015 3:03:02 GMT -6
and please no "during soak" tea-bags either. I have never tried this, but see this comment all the time. Same about coffee. I'm not really interested to try, but I am curious why it's such a bad idea? I was actually just trying to be funny re your post with kneebags. I was talking about the male scrotum - no knee-bag and no tea-bag photos! <--both will be hard to love! |
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Post by wdw on Jan 4, 2015 7:43:26 GMT -6
Well, I did my soak and am waiting for the end result. I wore them in the bath, starting at just over 40C/100F, for 35 minutes, then let them lie in the water for another 15 minutes when I read this thread and others. Beforehand, I'd followed Griff's advice and cut a 16.75" length of wood to fit into the waistband when drying.
New measurements were 34 waist, 36 leg (for a 36 waist tagged pair, which should have had a 38 leg), and now wet, the waist has maybe shrunk 0.5", so no biggie, but the inseam seems to be down a whopping 2" to 34, and will likely shrink more when drying.
The leg is still bearable, although I hope I can at least get a single cuff. I'm not impressed how much smaller these came than specced.
I'll report back when dry and see what the final damage is.
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Post by clew on Jan 6, 2015 19:15:54 GMT -6
Just got mine. Wear a 33R, ordered 35R, came in right at a spec'd 33R dimensions...super bummed, but the fabric is so amazing after reading a couple of you guys similar experiences I may reconsider dropping them.
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Post by ickes on Jan 6, 2015 19:59:35 GMT -6
Just got mine. Wear a 33R, ordered 35R, came in right at a spec'd 33R dimensions...super bummed, but the fabric is so amazing after reading a couple of you guys similar experiences I may reconsider dropping them. how do they fit pre soak? |
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Post by clew on Jan 6, 2015 20:03:13 GMT -6
Just got mine. Wear a 33R, ordered 35R, came in right at a spec'd 33R dimensions...super bummed, but the fabric is so amazing after reading a couple of you guys similar experiences I may reconsider dropping them. how do they fit pre soak? Like the right size if i weren't planning to soak them. Can button the top button but its tight. |
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Post by wisdom on Jan 6, 2015 20:18:10 GMT -6
I think texture is more prominent post soak, so wearing them completely dry may be sacrificing some of the experience.
I only sized up one and went with slim and ended up with pretty slim, but flattering, loomies. They're slightly tight in the thighs, but are breaking in really well. These are going to end up being my favorite G's, until someone releases a heavier loomstate.
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Post by ickes on Jan 6, 2015 22:26:37 GMT -6
how do they fit pre soak? Like the right size if i weren't planning to soak them. Can button the top button but its tight. then you should be good to go! just do what I did. |
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Post by ickes on Jan 6, 2015 22:26:52 GMT -6
how do they fit pre soak? Like the right size if i weren't planning to soak them. Can button the top button but its tight. then you should be good to go! just do what I did. |
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Post by felizuno on Jan 6, 2015 23:58:51 GMT -6
These Loomies are really taking a lot of wears away from my Zimb 18s. If there were a fire and I could only save one... as they're both basically unfaded at this point, I'm partial to the Loomies.
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Post by jeffrx on Jan 9, 2015 13:53:49 GMT -6
I'm still trying to unload my December Loomies. They were soaked 1 time. The label is 40 slim and they now measure 38 slim. Not worn other than to try on after a 30 min warm soak.
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 9, 2015 14:10:48 GMT -6
I also have Loomies for sale. They are 38 Straight tagged size and have NOT been soaked yet. Here are the measurements. | Waist | Front Rise | Thigh | Knee | Cuff Opening | Inseam | | 37.25 | 11.75 | 26 | 19 | 17.5 | 36.25 |
I would rather see these go off to a good home than test Gustin's resolve on their stated "no returns for any reason" policy for the Loomies. |
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Post by wdw on Jan 9, 2015 14:28:10 GMT -6
I've just tried on my post-soak Loomies, pic below. They're still pretty stiff, so need some wearing in.
I ordered 36 waist, 38 leg and got 34 waist, 36 leg, which shrank to about 33.5 waist 34 leg. I did a soak whilst wearing them in the bath then used a 17" piece of wood to stop shrinkage on the waist.
I'm actually quite happy with them, although I'd prefer another inch on the leg for a double cuff and shrinkage allowance, but I suppose it could have been a lot worse. 
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Post by Old26 on Jan 9, 2015 14:32:09 GMT -6
I'm still trying to unload my December Loomies. They were soaked 1 time. The label is 40 slim and they now measure 38 slim. Not worn other than to try on after a 30 min warm soak. I really wanted to try those, but Ickes convinced me my plumber's crack would show with the slims...good luck on the sale though. |
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Post by jeffrx on Jan 9, 2015 14:34:14 GMT -6
I'm still trying to unload my December Loomies. They were soaked 1 time. The label is 40 slim and they now measure 38 slim. Not worn other than to try on after a 30 min warm soak. I really wanted to try those, but Ickes convinced me my plumber's crack would show with the slims...good luck on the sale though. that's exactly why I can't stick with them....if not for the low rise, I'd keep em |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2015 14:34:50 GMT -6
I've just tried on my post-soak Loomies, pic below. They're still pretty stiff, so need some wearing in.
I ordered 36 waist, 38 leg and got 34 waist, 36 leg, which shrank to about 33.5 waist 34 leg. I did a soak whilst wearing them in the bath then used a 17" piece of wood to stop shrinkage on the waist.
I'm actually quite happy with them, although I'd prefer another inch on the leg for a double cuff and shrinkage allowance, but I suppose it could have been a lot worse.
cannot tell of your waist but they look pretty perfect on you. Great job. |
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Post by ickes on Jan 9, 2015 14:40:09 GMT -6
wdw, glad they worked out for you, they look great
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Post by Griffin on Jan 9, 2015 15:13:36 GMT -6
Mattbert: ....how much are you selling them for?
Wdw: Looks good, but I would definately not cuff them anything at all. Personally I think the cuff is to small and I would just wear them uncuffed. I dont think the ID is much to write home about either so...
Its also wierd how its impossible to capture the fabric of these on a non closeup.
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 9, 2015 15:18:10 GMT -6
I ordered 36 waist, 38 leg and got 34 waist, 36 leg, which shrank to about 33.5 waist 34 leg. I did a soak whilst wearing them in the bath then used a 17" piece of wood to stop shrinkage on the waist. Ah, thanks for the report. Just as I feared; if I'd soaked mine they would be f!@king highwaters on me. Thank goodness I held off. |
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 9, 2015 15:25:00 GMT -6
Mattbert: ....how much are you selling them for? Well, considering I haven't even tried them on--just took them out of the bag, measured, and went "Ruh roh, Scooby!"--I'll be holding firm for full retail price. For you, that'd be $145+shipping. I think that's fair since I ought to have the option of returning them to Gustin if nobody wants them. Not trying to be an ass or anything, but I don't intend to lose money on these to compound my annoyance that G shorted me 2 inches on the inseam. |
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Post by jockohomo on Jan 9, 2015 15:28:02 GMT -6
I've just tried on my post-soak Loomies, pic below. They're still pretty stiff, so need some wearing in.
I ordered 36 waist, 38 leg and got 34 waist, 36 leg, which shrank to about 33.5 waist 34 leg. I did a soak whilst wearing them in the bath then used a 17" piece of wood to stop shrinkage on the waist.
I'm actually quite happy with them, although I'd prefer another inch on the leg for a double cuff and shrinkage allowance, but I suppose it could have been a lot worse.
I think they look great and I would wear them uncuffed. I could be wrong, but I bet if you ironed them you would get another inch of length out of them. |
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