I love sugar canes and flat heads, but sometimes I wonder why the Japanese repro style companies rarely ever (if at all) use poly/cotton thread instead of 100% cotton for stitching. I guess that a lot of denim dorks (like myself) love the "true vintage" aesthetic of having your stitching fall apart in the crotch and back pockets. However, I regularly wonder that if I'm going to be spending $250-$350 on some Levis repros, it would be nice if there were some Japanese companies that would start tapping into the market of guys who wants the repro style jeans with objectively superior modern features such as the poly/cotton stitching and lined back pockets. I have a couple pairs of Iron Hearts that I love that have all these features, but their cuts kind of miss the mark in my opinion due to being too slim, whereas the repro companies seem to have cuts that work better for my thicker legs
For me the way the threads come apart and invite repair is part of the charm that tells the story of the jeans, just like fades do. It makes it feel more unique and personal, and its satisfying to feel like you are putting new life into something rather than assuming it will last forever.
yeah I feel this too....as much as I love the old school all-cotton vibe, I wouldn't want it on every pair. It gets wearisome having to repair every main pair of mine every 6 months....Also, this has helped me realize that a product is only as durable as its weakest part. So you could have a pair of jeans which as a whole will last 20 years, but if the crotch will only last 5 years of hard wear (including darning and other repairs during that time), technically the jeans only last 5 years, not 20.
Also why would these last longer than a $50 pair of Levi's? Back in high-school I would skate all day everyday which is really hard on pants and my cheap jeans lasted for years
Good question - I probably should be more specific, since Levi offers a very wide range of fabrics. Their cheaper denim is very thin and low quality, so the fabric tears through quickly
I love sugar canes and flat heads, but sometimes I wonder why the Japanese repro style companies rarely ever (if at all) use poly/cotton thread instead of 100% cotton for stitching. I guess that a lot of denim dorks (like myself) love the "true vintage" aesthetic of having your stitching fall apart in the crotch and back pockets. However, I regularly wonder that if I'm going to be spending $250-$350 on some Levis repros, it would be nice if there were some Japanese companies that would start tapping into the market of guys who wants the repro style jeans with objectively superior modern features such as the poly/cotton stitching and lined back pockets. I have a couple pairs of Iron Hearts that I love that have all these features, but their cuts kind of miss the mark in my opinion due to being too slim, whereas the repro companies seem to have cuts that work better for my thicker legs
For me the way the threads come apart and invite repair is part of the charm that tells the story of the jeans, just like fades do. It makes it feel more unique and personal, and its satisfying to feel like you are putting new life into something rather than assuming it will last forever.
yeah I feel this too....as much as I love the old school all-cotton vibe, I wouldn't want it on every pair. It gets wearisome having to repair every main pair of mine every 6 months....Also, this has helped me realize that a product is only as durable as its weakest part. So you could have a pair of jeans which as a whole will last 20 years, but if the crotch will only last 5 years of hard wear (including darning and other repairs during that time), technically the jeans only last 5 years, not 20.
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good job broheim
Also why would these last longer than a $50 pair of Levi's? Back in high-school I would skate all day everyday which is really hard on pants and my cheap jeans lasted for years
Good question - I probably should be more specific, since Levi offers a very wide range of fabrics. Their cheaper denim is very thin and low quality, so the fabric tears through quickly
Jeans in dryer=Rookie mistake
it was my wife LOL
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