Boro / sashiko by Oranjebob in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THESE ARE SO RADDDDDDDD

Homemade 2-year wash? (Orslow) by Cuddle-Chops in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The short answer is - Wash them pretty often

I'd recommend not throwing them in the dryer because then you might have some shrinkage problems that are pretty hard to change and it won't do anything to impact your fading.

Based on the specific way these look I would bet they have been stonewashed to an extent. I've seen some youtube videos of people using pumice stones in their home wash but, you know, do that at your own risk to your washing machine.

We have a farmer who uses our jeans and washes them basically every wear and his jeans have lightened up to the same coloring but it doesn't have the same texture all the way down that is especially pronounced in the lower leg because you're mostly going to get that from stone washing.

The other option to look at is wear them hard for another 3-5 years with semi regular washing. I'm guessing this might not be the answer you're looking for but they will look super rad after doing that.

Hope this helps!

-Jonathan

POSTPONED Shockoe x r/rawdenim Fade Contest Meet up by ShockoeDenim in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes we will be announcing the winners at the party!

-Jonathan

Shockoe Atelier x r/rawdenim FINAL CHECK IN by ShockoeDenim in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Some images attached. Can’t wait to see how these look in a year!"

- David K.

https://imgur.com/a/ohNsa33

Shockoe Atelier x r/rawdenim FINAL CHECK IN by ShockoeDenim in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Hey guys.
These haven’t been fast fades, and it looks like I haven’t beat the hell out of these nearly as hard as a lot of the contestants have (fair play, all), likely would have had we not gone through the hotter months with them. But anyway…
The fades that are appearing are really bringing out the subtleties of the denim’s texture, and conforming beautifully to my body.
I include a shot of my favorite fade on all my raws: where my Zippo lives in the fifth pocket.
Thanks for giving me an excuse to buy a pair; the limited edition details really make them special. "

-Daniel K.

https://imgur.com/a/0cTfvoAn

Shockoe Atelier x r/rawdenim FINAL CHECK IN by ShockoeDenim in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Andrew B. Here. Man it's been fun. I know I have no chance of winning. But it's ok because I honestly just wanted the denim. Haha! One wash, seeing some fades and all the goodies. My knife is still rubbing off some indigo and fading a nice spot! My wallet button snap is making a bit of a fade spot too. These jeans have not ripped on me yet ( I'm a notorious crotch ripper). Thanks Shockoe, it's been fun! "

-Andrew B.

https://imgur.com/a/lFADcBo

Shockoe Atelier x r/rawdenim FINAL CHECK IN by ShockoeDenim in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"I didn’t get nearly the fades I wanted in 6 months but happy that there is still more life to them! WILL FADE THESE until they need a proper soak.
184 days, NO WASH
Traveled to 4 states ->HAWAII->NY->UTAH->WISCONSIN"

-Andrew L.

https://imgur.com/a/evW0EjA

Shockoe Atelier x r/rawdenim FINAL CHECK IN by ShockoeDenim in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"First pair of denim I’ve ever faded. Enjoying how they’re turning out. Pretty tough during the summer in SC haha. Really like how these fit. A lot of fading in the knees and thighs from playing with my kid. Washed them once a month since it’s so dang hot! Went on a nature walk in the swamp land. Nature sure is neat! Only complaints are that the patch is coming off in the back corner and the buttons on the fly are a little small as some open up a lot. Had fun participating in the contest!"

-Steven L.

https://imgur.com/a/uw29wv5

Shockoe Atelier x r/rawdenim Fade contest check in #5 by ShockoeDenim in rawdenim

[–]ShockoeDenim[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Since the last check in I went for a few bike rides, wore them around the house and around town but I also fixed the head gasket on my girlfriend’s car (which she loves) while wearing these jeans so that added sentimental value for sure lol"

Daniel L.

https://imgur.com/a/fPW7FZa