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Tighten up or keep hanging loose? We investigate some options in the compression clothing craze.
- Men's Journal
- What Is Raw Denim?
- What Is Selvedge Denim?
- Don’T Confuse Selvedge with Raw
- The Cons
- The Pros
- How to Fit Yourself For Your First Pair of Selvedge Denim Jeans
- How to Break in Your Selvedge Denim Jeans
- How to Wash and Care For Your Selvedge and Raw Denim
If you’re reading this in the email, click here to watch our video intro to raw and selvedge denim. Most denim jeans you buy today have been pre-washed to soften up the fabric, reduce shrinkage, and prevent indigo dye from rubbing off. Raw denim (sometimes called “dry denim”) jeans are simply jeans made from denim that hasn’t gone through this pre-...
To understand what “selvedge” means, you need to understand a bit of history on fabric production. Before the 1950s, most fabrics — including denim — were made on shuttle looms. Shuttle looms produce tightly woven strips (typically one yard wide) of heavy fabric. The edges on these strips of fabric come finished with tightly woven bands running dow...
A common misconception is that all selvedge denim jeans are raw denim jeans and vice versa. Remember, selvedge refers to the edge on the denim and raw refers to a lack of pre-washing on the fabric. While most selvedge jeans on the market are also made with raw denim, you can find jeans that are made from selvedge fabric but have been pre-washed, to...
Upfront costs are typically very high. There are varying price levels for raw and selvedge denim, generally ranging from $50 to $300. The lower-priced selvedge and raw denim jeans (like the kinds you find at Gap) are usually manufactured in developing countries. However, there are a few brands that make their jeans in China and stillcharge $200+ fo...
They’re durable. Because of the selvedge edge and the often heavy weight of raw denim, selvedge and raw denim jeans can hold up for a long time, even with near daily wear. A quality pair of raw/selvedge jeans, properly taken care of, can last anywhere from a few years to a decade. And if they do rip or wear out, they can always be patched up and re...
Because you’ll likely be buying your raw and selvedge denim jeans online, it’s important you get the measurements right. Measure yourself. There a few key measurements you’ll need for getting a proper fit on jeans. The most important are the waist and inseam, but you’ll also want to measure the front rise, back rise, thigh, and leg opening. Josey b...
“Just wear them all the time.” That’s the answer Josey gave me when I asked him. There’s a lot of selvedge/raw denim old wives’ tales floating on the internet about breaking in your jeans. Some folks say you need to wear them in the ocean and then roll around in the sand to break them in (preferably while reenacting the love scene from the film Fro...
Another one of the old wives’ tales out there is that you should never (and I mean NEVER dammit!) wash your jeans. Or if you do wash them, you should wait at least a year. And if your jeans get smelly, just put them in the freezer to kill the bacteria. Or something. The reason people tell you not to wash your jeans is so you can achieve those wicke...
Nov 8, 2020 · Given that the body produces a lot of lactic acid following the tearing of muscle during most exercises i.e. weight lifting, running, or ball-based sports, compression clothing helps clean out bad fluids from the body quickly; reducing pain in sore areas and aiding the healing process greatly.
- Malexander
Feb 23, 2024 · Wait, isn’t lululemon a chick’s brand? Well, no. They make a ton of activewear clothes for guys, and the quality might surprise you. In this lululemon review for men, I’ve picked up a ton of their best sellers and I’ll dive into the pros and cons of shopping with this brand.
Jan 15, 2021 · Part 1: Off-the-Rack Shirts vs MTM & Custom. Part 2: Made-To-Measure Shirts vs OTR & Bespoke. Part 3: Bespoke Shirts vs MTM & OTR.
May 6, 2022 · Informal dress codes—such as high-fashion clothes with logos and the unofficial “Midtown Uniform” worn by men working in finance–underscore how often dress codes have been used to mark and maintain visual distinctions between classes and occupations.
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What are the Pros of Wearing Compression Gear? 1. Muscle Support. 2. Improved Circulation. 3. Reduced Muscle Fatigue and Soreness. 4. Faster Recovery. 5. Injury Prevention. 6. Temperature Regulation. 7. Lymphedema and Venous Insufficiency Management. 8. Travel Comfort. 9. Pregnancy Support. 10. Joint Stability. 11.
