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Started 3 years ago by Edmund X White
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Tim

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Hi Ned,
Good to hear that you're still into yr STF 501s! The thought has just crossed my mind that brand new STFs have that smell of unwashed denim. Now, in a packed aircraft, wouldn't the person, other than Mrs. Ned, pick up that scent of new denim? Pre-washed jeans don't have that smell, but rigid jeans do. That's why we lv em. So, I hope that you don't sit too close to anyone on the plane who doesn't appreciate new STF 501s. Maybe, if you've lived in em for a while the new smell will have abated.

I'm still wearin my "black rinse" 501s for formal wear. Like to the movies today- I'll cuff my STFs and wear my new black top "Chucks"- real cool! Have no intention of washin my STFs, wearin boxers under my Levis to keep em clean.

The last time you were in Jamaica, you planned to wash your STFs in the surf. That didn't happen. Instead you soaked your 501s in the hot tub. Hope you wear your Levis on the beach this time and wet em in salt water. Send us pics!! Tim

Posted 2 years ago #
Klaus

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Thanks for the pictures, Ned!

When seeing how these rather cheap STFs are turning out one really has to wonder why people keep buying the LVC jeans. I for myself prefer a more even fading, but let me tell you that the wear on these 501s looks awesome! The only bad thing is that most people won't believe that this is real. To h*ll with them.....

Posted 2 years ago #
Edmund X White

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hey guys, just wanted to post an update. I'm washing my years tonight after approximately a year of wear! i'm very excited to see how they turn out. I've taken some pictures and I'm writing up a big post about the last year with these jeans. stay tuned!

EdmundXWhite.com

Posted 2 years ago #
Klaus

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Wow, is it a year already? That's great, I can't wait to read your report, Ned!

Posted 1 year ago #
Edmund X White

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sneak preview of the post

One Year Jeans and Washing Tips

Let me know what you think, it goes live for everyone tomorrow morning.

Posted 1 year ago #
Klaus

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Ned, this is a great in-depth article about your 501XXs! You got an awesome contrast fade with the no-wash approach. Makes me wonder again why some choose LVC and even more expensive jeans as the stock STFs can achieve a silmilar result for much less money. It’s super you share your experience with us, thanks! You have a lovely cat, by the way.

Posted 1 year ago #
Edmund X White

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did another wash 2 days ago and they keep looking better and better. I'm now convinced handwashing is the only way to go because it keeps the creases for additional wear-in. they are getting higher contrast and i'm still washing away blue. Here's what i did:

cold water with a few squirts of dr. bronners
soaked inside out for 20 minutes or so
aggitated them a bit and rinsed them a bit but not too much (this is a benefit of using dr b's)
dry flat

Posted 1 year ago #
Tim

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Hi Ned,

Enjoyed the update on your STF 501s. I agree that STFs should only be hand washed. You can control the water temperature better and the shrinkage. Also, the washing machine and especially the dryer are too hard on the fabric. Blue dye leaks out of even my oldest STFs. After washing, I have to wear them around the house a bit to get them back to fitting my body just right.

BTW, are you still working on that same pair of STFs that you broke in on your honeymoon? They were getting holes in some of the wrong places with the last photos you posted. Please let us see photos of how these old 501s are doing now. Thanks! Tim

Posted 1 year ago #
Edmund X White

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Hi Tim,

Yes these are the same pair. I had the crotch hole patched and haven't had any more issues with that. There are holes emerging on the cuffs but i don't think i'm going to do anything about them. I'll post more pics soon!

Posted 1 year ago #
PlantCrone

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Hi Ned-big thanks for the classic STF 501 article. I was tryin to explain to one of my grandkids the proper way to STF his new 501s and he didn't believe old Nana knew what she was talking about. I was one of those old so cal hippies who used to shrink her 501s in the ocean..also surfed with them on many times...I'm a very pale skinned woman and would burn badly so I had to surf with long pants and shirts on...a sight to see!

Because I'm slender hipped,(OK-I have no butt-been the bane of my life as a woman forever) I've worn 501s for 40 years @ work...climbing telephone poles. They just can't be beat for long wear, especially when bought on sale..and as a single parent, I was all for long wearing jeans back then. When I retired I bought a couple pair of womens jeans.....but they are never long enough for me. It appears that women's clothing manufacturers think all of us are 5'5" or something. I'm 5'9" with long legs and have to buy $150.00 women's jeans to get the length....thats just sick when 501s fit great for $36.00 on sale. Decided to go back to 501s this year, now that the tres expensive women's jeans have shrunk so bad--turning them into capris.

I buy (if I can find them) 33x38 or 40 STF 501s, do the hot water initial shrink, wear them in the yard for a couple of weeks then wash in cold water in the washer. I usually do another hot water soak after that and wear them to dry after they have hung overnight (if it's summer). Tried the pre-shrunk 501s in 31x36 and it's easy to wear, soft right out of the first washing-but have found they tend to shrink up pretty bad over time, even in washed cold, if you dry 'em in the dryer.

Wish I could find black STF 501s near me....didn't even know they were available.

Great information Ned-thanks a lot again.

PlantCrone in Orygun

Posted 1 year ago #
scotty

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Would love to see you in a pair of 501s PlantCrone! 501s on women look awesome

Posted 1 year ago #
Edmund X White

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Thanks for the comment PlantCrone, and welcome to the forums! Your experience and insight is a great addition to our team of jean enthusiasts!

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