9s1 X 4Every1: Levi’s 501

501 is shrink-to-fit

meaning…

 

Jeans were originally sold "Shrink to Fit."

because they were only available in 3 sizes.

The wearer would put them on and

go into a pool of water and then

allow the jeans to dry on them.

 

The result was a snug personal fit.

Shrink to Fit jeans generally shrink about 10%.

Most jeans nowadays have already been

Pre-Shrunk and washed multiple times

(at least 12 times or so).

 

Pre-Shrunk jeans will not shrink very much,

and will always return to their default size

about some time of wearing.

There are some brands of jeans that

can still be purchased Shrink to Fit.

The most well known, is of course

Levi's 501s Shrink to Fit.

 

The tag on the back pocket will indicate that

they are Shrink to Fit.

The denim will be dark indigo and

very stiff and rough.

It is recommended that you choose

a pair 1" larger on the waist and

3" longer on the inseam.

 

The jeans can be shrunk a number of ways.

You do not have to be wearing them to do this.

Fill up the tub with the hottest water possible and

let the jeans sit in there for about 30 minutes.

Then take them out and

hang dry them over night.

Then wash them and hang dry them again,

and finally wear them for a long time

without washing them to break them in.

Read more: Wiki.Answer.com

 

 

The Different type of Levi’s

 

501 Button Fly

you button up your jeans

instead of zipping it up

 

501 for the girls

the boyfriend jeans

 

all about Levi’s 501

 

Shawn's Blog on Honeyee

LEVI'S 501

January 19, 2011

今天收到Levi's 送來的特別禮物

他們知道我喜歡經典的501

所以特地送了我這一條special editon~

Thanks Levi's!!

 

done for the mini lesson today

thanks for your time