Choose the right size, fit and how to shrink your unsanforized jeans for perfect results, every time!

In the previous article, we spoke about sizing and getting the right size of jeans for your body in your chosen fit. It’s not that complicated. Just need a pair of jeans or trousers that fit you well and a measuring tape. Easy right?

See that video here:

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We yes… and no. Things can get a little more complicated when you throw in sanforization into the mix.

Sanforize...... What Did You say?
Sanforization is a method of processing denim to stabilize it and reduce the amount of shrink and distortion the fabric will experience when the jeans are washed or given a hot soak.

When denim comes off the loom it is in its purest state, "Loomstate" as it is known. It can then be taken off and sewn into a pair of jeans right there and then. But here comes the issue. When the jeans go through their first soak, some shrinkage will occur. Sometimes-dramatic amounts of shrinkage.

Sanforization is a process that was invented by Sanford Lockwood Cluett

Way back in the 1930s. Using a horribly complicated bunch of rollers and steam and heat and magic. The loomstate denim is pulled this way and that and comes out the other end in a much more stable form of its former self.

Check out the other videos about getting your perfect raw selvedge denim jeans in this series here:

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