Selvedge question

[mark4]

I dunno man, the Gustin 1968 Cone Mills is only 68 + shipping, and that factors the human cost, too, since the fabric is grown and made in the US AND sewn in the US. So value wise, I'd say Gustin's 1968 is much better. Currently no active campaign for it, but it's been popping up frequently this past year. Currently they've got the Cone khaki overdye for $79, Cone stretch for $81.

I'm actually wearing them right now, breaking in really nicely after a year. Think I've only tub soaked/"washed" them twice.

But $30 is < $68.

Are they returnable? I've always been concerned with ordering from them because my understanding is if you don't get the sizing right you're SOL. I usually get my jeans from DSTLD - they are made in the USA but I think the fabric is produced elsewhere because they don't tell you where it's from (if it was from the U.S. I'm guessing they'd broadcast the info). Most of their denim is raw sanforized but not selvedge but they do occasionally do selvedge runs too.

On the raw denim staining issue - I have never had a problem with my raw denim jeans staining furniture. They only ones I've ever owned are from DSTLD (I figured at their price point if I thought raw was too much hassle I wasn't out $150+). Haven't had an issue and have bought a few pair from them. They're fading nicely.

[Nandyn]

Are they returnable? I've always been concerned with ordering from them because my understanding is if you don't get the sizing right you're SOL. I usually get my jeans from DSTLD - they are made in the USA but I think the fabric is produced elsewhere because they don't tell you where it's from (if it was from the U.S. I'm guessing they'd broadcast the info). Most of their denim is raw sanforized but not selvedge but they do occasionally do selvedge runs too.

On the raw denim staining issue - I have never had a problem with my raw denim jeans staining furniture. They only ones I've ever owned are from DSTLD (I figured at their price point if I thought raw was too much hassle I wasn't out $150+). Haven't had an issue and have bought a few pair from them. They're fading nicely.

I believe you can return for store credit or exchange for size if one is available (cancelled order or somebody else's return). The sizing info they give you for the garments is pretty spot on/reliable so you can measure jeans that already fit you to compare. Most of them will be tight when you start out but they do break in and the waist relaxes pretty much exactly as they state (1/2"-1") and the thighs break in a bit as well, maybe 1/2 inch, more if you need it by getting them damp then doing lunges/squats, etc and wearing them until dry (had to do that after working in more leg days).

You can also find gently used ones on eBay, I've had good luck with a couple pairs that way. Much cheaper and no wait, and most sellers allow returns.

[Cbiscuit]

Yeah. I understand that raw and selvedge are different. I don’t want stacks or fades kr soaking or any of that. But selvedge i could do. Just didn’t know if, besides the edging, there was a difference with “normal” denim.

I might try the Amazon ones. I like a bit of stretch.

[Alex.C]

Just picked a pair up today. They’re not exactly vanity sized... but that could be on me not having worn jeans w/o any stretch for quite a while. Anyone have an opinion about their stretchabilty?

[Alex.C]

Nevermind. Upon being home early after a long week, I poured myself two fingers of Woodford Reserve double oak and decided to give em the ole hot soak and west em dry. I’ll report back come Monday evening.

P.S. if you like bourbon, you’ll love the double oak Woodford. Like eating cookies, but in a good way

[Burner]

P.S. if you like bourbon, you’ll love the double oak Woodford. Like eating cookies, but I’m a good way

I'm confused. Eating cookies IS good.

[Alex.C]

I'm confused. Eating cookies IS good.

In my defense, I'd been drinking when I typed that

Now that said bourbon has cleared the brain, I'll admit it was a poor comparison.

[Hebrew Barrister]

I'm confused. Eating cookies IS good.

I prefer bourbon to cookies. Not that cookies are bad.

[Nandyn]

Nevermind. Upon being home early after a long week, I poured myself two fingers of Woodford Reserve double oak and decided to give em the ole hot soak and west em dry. I’ll report back come Monday evening.

P.S. if you like bourbon, you’ll love the double oak Woodford. Like eating cookies, but I’m a good way

Woodford reserve's great, but I've been babied by having Westland Distillery nearby. Single malt American whiskey and as super local ingredients as you can get. Lots of great small batch experimental barrels, too.

[Alex.C]

Ok, so Monday came and went, but reporting back in now. These things are pretty terrific. I bought 32x32 (my typical size) and initially thought they were too tight. after a few wears they fit like a dream. I know everybody loves stretchy jeans these days (myself included) but I really love these things, especially for the price. Highly recommend you check them out.