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
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
