Maximum Shrinkage STF "Wash Em Good" 95° C Washing Machine + Dryer

What is the most you can shrink denim? We use the hottest water on the fastest cycle and dry hot. What is the result? What you should know before you do this. We use Raw Selvedge Denim for this one.
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[@drwisdom1]

I have been wearing shrink-to-fit 501s since 1969 and my conclusion is there is a specific and large amount of shrinkage that will occur on washing and drying STF 501s. You can eliminate the shrinkage by never washing them, but that is ridiculous. You can delay the shrinkage by cold washing and hang drying, but eventually they will reduce down to their natural size. But there is no process that will shrink 501s to smaller than their natural size. That is why it is so important to buy the correct size by taking into account the expected shrinkage. If you go back to before the 1990s a pair of 501s would often shrink up to 4 inches in length. But in the 1990s 501s appeared to shrink around 2.5 to 3 inches. During that period Levi's tended to make shrink-to-fit 501s longer than the size marked on the tag so after washing they didn't appear to shrink as much as earlier vintage 501s.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I just got my first shrink to fit! Made & crafted 80s 501. I went 2 sizes up. Now they are too big but im happy to see this. I hope my turn out to be good fit.

[@redglove7748]

I bought true to size, and there way to baggy. Not sure if they labeled it wrong, hopefully shrink to fit does it’s job.

[@redglove7748]

Yeah it fitted nicely

[@sammyswol9468]

I’ve got the exact same issue exact same pair. Ever get the proper shrinkage?

[@nikchris69]

@@redglove7748 they're*

[@cornflourr]

I just got a pair that are slightly too small…do you think they will stretch out little?

[@jurgenbrandt642]

Ordered an indonesian trousers in 42, although I'm a 40 (for the sake of thigh room). This vid encourages me 😉 🤜🤛

[@buckeygoldstar6210]

This really gives me encouragement, I bought Naked and famous jeans and they are one size too big. Their size chart is all over the place and I can't walk into a store and try them on first, I have to order on-line so thanks for the experiment

[@sip_water]

n&f's measurements vary batch to batch and fabric to fabric. if the size chart the stockist you buy from is different from n&f's refer to the stockist's as its a measured pair from the batch they received. don't cross compare size charts from multiple stockists they probably got different batches. same logic applies with many denim brands.

[@Greybuiltracing]

Sick ass washing machine dude !

[@denindenim]

Thanks it’s a wash dry combo.

[@vandean]

great video! i wonder if you can do a similar method from the knee down to make it tapered 🤔

[@denindenim]

You mean stand in a tub to the knees?

[@mirosawirzyk5247]

@@denindenim 😄😂😆 great Polish Washing machine...

[@denindenim]

@@mirosawirzyk5247 2w1

[@natehughes2924]

Just put some size 42 true religion jeans in the wash, hopefully your method works!

[@wyattserviss992]

That’s actually insane wtf

[@Himothy278]

Can you shrink denim that isn’t rigid or raw ?

[@denindenim]

Nope. Only the STF rigid will shrink.

[@Spacetalk007]

Bro did the denim stretch back to its size or stayed shrinked? Im 33” and bought 36” Purpose of shrink new one feels like super BIG

[@sf2explus184]

u might be lucky to shrink it two size down but 5 size is pushing it

[@sammyswol9468]

Great channel. I’ve got some Levi’s stf that are 34x34. Still too big after a tub soak. Will the shrinking process still work after a few months of wear? ( I would like to develop some fades first)

[@denindenim]

I had that pair stitched to fit. You might get a little more shrink with a second soak.

[@tesha8202]

Just eat more somone told me

[@needparalegal]

I have a lot of fat jeans, I hope this works.

[@sauldiaz_]

What about regular Levi’s? Should we expect shrinkage?

[@denindenim]

If it is Shrink To Fit then yes.

[@sauldiaz_]

@@denindenim I’m talking about the regular ones, not shrink to fit.

[@denindenim]

@@sauldiaz_ nope. Maybe half a size.

[@ukaszoza6040]

Dude! Why your washing machine has menu in polish?

[@denindenim]

Mieszkam w Polsce

[@ukaszoza6040]

@@denindenim No proszę :). W jakim mieście jeśli można wiedzieć

[@denindenim]

@@ukaszoza6040 Gniezno - pierwsza stolica polski

[@SlasherGuyy1]

So if I wanted an 1-1.5 inch smaller waist how hot would you recommend the water , but I don’t have this type of machine let’s say hot water in tub? You think it would do the trick??

[@denindenim]

Water temp doesn’t matter as much for shrinking. Any wetness will do.

[@SlasherGuyy1]

@@denindenim oh really! So if I throw it in a . Washer even in the cold water , short cycle , rinse &,no spin it’ll shrink? & but it stretches back no with the wears ?

[@555nicky]

AM a technician worked in manufacturing these denims .once it’s mentioned rigid there wonnt be any shrinkage only in inseam and waist about 1” will shrink but hip thigh n knee will remain same all vdos I see it’s hilarious 😂

[@peterfanpeterbva7867]

Hi Guy, I m a french fetishist of 501s Levi's since my first pair I've got when I was 14een it was naturally à STF ,and wearing pre skrunk 501 Levi's since I'd want to buy again a 501 STF Could you tell me the right size I've to buy knowing that the size of my pre shrunk 501 are W33 L30 ... Than you for your answer.... The 501 Levi's is for me the best jeans becoming a real second skin when faded up well-worn by dint of being worn every day....

[@denindenim]

It’s a tough one. They change slightly every year and the vintage years all over the place. I will do an episode about finding your fit for the regular line shrink to fit. Not sure when. The best is to order and return or get to a store.

[@RadioMcRadioface]

nice shoutout to Jovenal

[@CrookedJoeBiden]

,Or add 150 lbs to your weight. That's going to save your denim from the abuses of trying to shrink it.

[@caivsivlivs]

no offense but i'm surprised ur a 31!!1 haha lucky

[@denindenim]

I was a 28 most of my life.

[@caivsivlivs]

@@denindenim what size do u think is the perfect size proportion wise?

[@denindenim]

@@caivsivlivs ideally your inseam length is more than the waist. 30x36 would be a tall freak. 36x30 would be cubby. Square sizes are healthy.

[@caivsivlivs]

@@denindenim good ruless of thumb, i never really thought about it until recently. def need to lower my waist number lol

[@denindenim]

@@caivsivlivs 6 months for summer bod. I cut out beer 2 months ago, it's the cookies I'm truly addicted to.

[@DaveBoothroyd-ej5in]

It does not seemed t have worked AND the jeans look ruined!!

[@denindenim]

Then let that be a lesson

[@davey2363]

Emperors new clothes syndrome…..love seeing your sort ripped off….

[@denindenim]

That’s the first allusion I’ve done to that tale and not the last. Check out 1873 XX video for the Jack Herer version.

[@dark_gravity_edc]

My first STF was a pair from 1984 size 36x38. I was hoping for 33 or 34x35. I got 32x37, so I had to get them hemmed, which sucked. The 32 stretched out and fits good now.

[@alicehoffmann3174]

That is how to ruin your jeans, Bro.

[@denindenim]

I show the effects of all possibilities. The pair is still wearable. It now has a unique but less than desirable patch. Beautiful color and smooth feel. But I prefer tub soaking or wearing rigid to smooth overall. Thanks for watching.

[@GodofHellFire1982]

Ohh thats what you mean by suspenders. They are braces where i come from.