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Post by ncbluegrass on Sept 22, 2017 10:31:11 GMT -6
I'm going to keep wearing them as i really like the evolution and I like the shorter inseam on G's which allows me to do a simple single cuff. I'm just surprised that these Japanese denim are considerably stiffer than my G cone mills that are only 3-4 months older. The cone denim has softened to a real nice feel.
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Post by bentin on Sept 22, 2017 10:43:43 GMT -6
I'm going to keep wearing them as i really like the evolution and I like the shorter inseam on G's which allows me to do a simple single cuff. I'm just surprised that these Japanese denim are considerably stiffer than my G cone mills that are only 3-4 months older. The cone denim has softened to a real nice feel. Cone is so uniform and boring though. The Oki have a lot more character. Yet I still wear my one pair of Cones, but the fit is much better |
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 25, 2017 10:50:27 GMT -6
those 14oz bedford corduroy chinos got taken down pretty fast.
nevermind. looks like another private access dealio
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Post by davelewis on Sept 25, 2017 12:31:27 GMT -6
those 14oz bedford corduroy chinos got taken down pretty fast.
nevermind. looks like another private access dealio I got an e-mail for those. I thought they were very interesting, in that I'd have probably ordered the brown/green pair, but their straight chino is too fitted in the legs for my taste. I don't like my chinos baggy, but do like a bit of room in the legs. I have a couple of pairs from them which I purchased when they first started doing chinos, but I'm out from here on out. |
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Post by davelewis on Sept 25, 2017 12:36:52 GMT -6
I've been getting some good wear into my Okayama jeans this last month. I picked up a pair last year, and wore them for a bit, before Summer hit. I think I have only washed them once, but they aren't stiff by my standards, but they do have a different feel than a lot of denim. I thinks its because of the tight weave. I think they give up the indigo very stingerly, but slow faders usually turn out to be the best faders.
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 25, 2017 18:10:54 GMT -6
those 14oz bedford corduroy chinos got taken down pretty fast.
nevermind. looks like another private access dealio I got an e-mail for those. I thought they were very interesting, in that I'd have probably ordered the brown/green pair, but their straight chino is too fitted in the legs for my taste. I don't like my chinos baggy, but do like a bit of room in the legs. I have a couple of pairs from them which I purchased when they first started doing chinos, but I'm out from here on out. Are the fit of their chinos different from their denim? I'm too lazy to look at their fit guide |
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Post by davelewis on Sept 26, 2017 14:56:17 GMT -6
I got an e-mail for those. I thought they were very interesting, in that I'd have probably ordered the brown/green pair, but their straight chino is too fitted in the legs for my taste. I don't like my chinos baggy, but do like a bit of room in the legs. I have a couple of pairs from them which I purchased when they first started doing chinos, but I'm out from here on out. Are the fit of their chinos different from their denim? I'm too lazy to look at their fit guide Well, according to their fit guide, the thigh should be bigger, and the knee and hem is smaller than compared to the jeans guide, but the pair I have are definitely smaller in the thighs than the jeans I have, and all pairs are 33 straight, so there you go. Really, Gustin was my gateway to raw denim, but have moved on to other brands with better fits, like a lot of us have. |
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Post by davelewis on Sept 27, 2017 16:57:16 GMT -6
I've been following the new collaboration of TS with Civic, which is supposed to be a new line incorporating merino wool. I thought this might be cool, as I am a fan of merino wool. I got an e-mail today with some new products, and they have a shirt they advertise as 70% merino/30% sorona, which they say is a plant based fiber. Am I missing something here? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoronaIf this were something like hemp, or other natural fabric, I'd probably take a look. Seems a little misleading as far as being plant based. |
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Post by jasutinsan on Sept 27, 2017 17:23:07 GMT -6
It’s made from corn, so it’s “plant based”. Definitely not to be confused with a natural fiber, but some natural fibers have larger carbon footprints than synthetics. So it depends on your reasons for wanting this fabric over that, etc...
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Post by davelewis on Sept 27, 2017 17:48:33 GMT -6
It’s made from corn, so it’s “plant based”. Definitely not to be confused with a natural fiber, but some natural fibers have larger carbon footprints than synthetics. So it depends on your reasons for wanting this fabric over that, etc... I missed the corn derived glucose part. I'll still pass on it as I was more interested in a 100% merino product. I'm sure it has its merits, but I just prefer non synthesized materials. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2017 6:28:26 GMT -6
Am I the only one thoroughly confused by all of their new "corduroy" chinos???
Definitely, the fabric looks a lot more like whipcord/jungle cloth than corduroy... In fact, it looks NOTHING like corduroy.
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 28, 2017 7:06:00 GMT -6
Am I the only one thoroughly confused by all of their new "corduroy" chinos??? Definitely, the fabric looks a lot more like whipcord/jungle cloth than corduroy... In fact, it looks NOTHING like corduroy. it's Bedford corduroy isn't it? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2017 7:19:42 GMT -6
A cursory search for Bedford corduroy shows this:  What Gustin shoes in their pics is this:  Here is an image of IH's 816 whipcord workpants:  Not saying I'm right or they're wrong, but to my eyes, it REALLY looks like whipcord. Which, is a good thing. Definitely more cool than corduroy, lol |
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 28, 2017 8:42:20 GMT -6
they do look like whipcord but the G description lists them as bedford corduroy
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Post by Griffin on Sept 28, 2017 15:26:07 GMT -6
My Okayamas are normal and not stiff. But i have worn them alot and washed them many times. After 12months of wear they really need like 5 washes to get in the zone.
I like mine so much so im really considering getting a second pair even tho the price is way off nowdays.
I was just thinking the other day i should take some pics and post.
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Post by bentin on Sept 28, 2017 16:09:47 GMT -6
No chance you need 35 Straights is there?
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Post by DigDug on Sept 28, 2017 19:56:28 GMT -6
Same here, my Okayamas are well worn in. I most likely have 20 washes on them.
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Post by nate001 on Sept 29, 2017 7:24:03 GMT -6
Same here, my Okayamas are well worn in. I most likely have 20 washes on them. I've been wearing mine more lately too as the weather has cooled. Every once in awhile I'd wear them in the summer, but quickly decided they really aren't for >70 degree weather. Legs get pretty hot if the sun is shining on them. I like the denim itself, and the slim Gustin cut is also a really good one for me. I've had mine since Feb. 2016 and mostly worn them on weekends. I have some fading, but not a ton, which is OK. I'm in no rush. This is going to sound like a real newbie question, but when you say "wash" you mean you put them in the washing machine, right? Not soak? I've done a cool water soak on mine once, no washes. Thinking about starting to throw them in the washing machine to get a overall lighter color to the denim. We'll see. |
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Post by DigDug on Sept 29, 2017 7:45:24 GMT -6
Same here, my Okayamas are well worn in. I most likely have 20 washes on them. I've been wearing mine more lately too as the weather has cooled. Every once in awhile I'd wear them in the summer, but quickly decided they really aren't for >70 degree weather. Legs get pretty hot if the sun is shining on them. I like the denim itself, and the slim Gustin cut is also a really good one for me. I've had mine since Feb. 2016 and mostly worn them on weekends. I have some fading, but not a ton, which is OK. I'm in no rush. This is going to sound like a real newbie question, but when you say "wash" you mean you put them in the washing machine, right? Not soak? I've done a cool water soak on mine once, no washes. Thinking about starting to throw them in the washing machine to get a overall lighter color to the denim. We'll see. I turn them inside out and wash in cold water with a small amount of detergent. I wore them kind of hard the first 50+ wears so they got enough wear/fades. |
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Post by nate001 on Sept 29, 2017 8:01:39 GMT -6
I've been wearing mine more lately too as the weather has cooled. Every once in awhile I'd wear them in the summer, but quickly decided they really aren't for >70 degree weather. Legs get pretty hot if the sun is shining on them. I like the denim itself, and the slim Gustin cut is also a really good one for me. I've had mine since Feb. 2016 and mostly worn them on weekends. I have some fading, but not a ton, which is OK. I'm in no rush. This is going to sound like a real newbie question, but when you say "wash" you mean you put them in the washing machine, right? Not soak? I've done a cool water soak on mine once, no washes. Thinking about starting to throw them in the washing machine to get a overall lighter color to the denim. We'll see. I turn them inside out and wash in cold water with a small amount of detergent. I wore them kind of hard the first 50+ wears so they got enough wear/fades. pics? |
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 29, 2017 8:19:11 GMT -6
This is going to sound like a real newbie question, but when you say "wash" you mean you put them in the washing machine, right? Not soak? I've done a cool water soak on mine once, no washes. Thinking about starting to throw them in the washing machine to get a overall lighter color to the denim. We'll see. I machine wash mine cold turned inside out and then hang dry. there's no way i'm soaking my filthy jeans in my tub |
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Post by Griffin on Sept 29, 2017 8:45:23 GMT -6
No chance you need 35 Straights is there? I only wear slims. 35 used to be right tho but I have lost 13 pounds so i might be a 34 now. All my jeans didnt fit so i washed them warm and tumbled hot so they dont fall off. |
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Post by bentin on Sept 29, 2017 8:55:45 GMT -6
No chance you need 35 Straights is there? I only wear slims. 35 used to be right tho but I have lost 13 pounds so i might be a 34 now. All my jeans didnt fit so i washed them warm and tumbled hot so they dont fall off. Same, these were my first G's and I hot washed and hot dried them to get as much shrink in them as possible, the waist is right around 35". But the cuff's still close to 9", so pretty useless in my wardrobe. I actually like the top block and debated seam ripping the inseam and doing my own taper job, but ultimately don't like the jeans enough to care. |
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Post by DigDug on Sept 29, 2017 9:10:21 GMT -6
I turn them inside out and wash in cold water with a small amount of detergent. I wore them kind of hard the first 50+ wears so they got enough wear/fades. pics? If I can figure out my new phone  |
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Post by Griffin on Sept 29, 2017 9:34:27 GMT -6
Yeah the top is good in the straights but further down they look like baloonlegs on me.  |
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