“For those not familiar with raw denim care; I soaked these in tub of Luke warm water and white vinegar for 30 mins to get out the chemicals, starches, and extra dye (water and your hands turn blue), don’t put in dryer and don’t ring out,, I gently squeezed excess water and then hang dry from shower hooks. After it’s dry it will feel like cardboard… wear them all day everyday for a week and they’ll be your favs. Never put these in the washer or dryer. I try to never wash my raw denim so I get all the characteristics, if they smell/stained (once a year) I’ll soak them again….. maybe.”
What was it used for?
Casual, Date Night, Camping, Travel, Out On The Town
“Big fan of Roark's Hwy128s; got a pair (30") I never intend on washing (as per label recommendations!) and another (32") I've shrunk-to-fit by machine washing/drying. Both awesome jeans
Wanted to try Roark's hempworx denim and these 133's presented the ideal opportunity. They have a bit of spandex too, and while I've always been a die-hard 100% cotton kinda guy, I'm beginning to appreciate some stretch
A middleweight denim, the addition of hemp makes it feel both lighter & tougher. Time will tell if it actually is
From the hip down, these are definitely cut slimmer than 128s. The cuff measures 14" and that means no cowboy boots while wearing these! Unless you tuck em in of course
With a 32" inseam, I got these rolled up "Tokyo" style and the 31" waist leaves room for dessert, but necessitates a belt unless I'm going for that low-rider look
These jeans also are tagged with the suggestion not to wash - or if you do, to size up. For that reason, I didn't want them to be skin tight or too short
Label also warns about 'crocking', which is dye transferring from the denim to other fabrics, like furniture. Well, I've been sleeping in these jeans and the bedspread still ain't blue. Can you tell I love them?”
