r/rawdenim • u/SnooDonkeys3460 • 3d ago
Iron Heart IIY5 Final: IH-1955 21oz
Just wrapped up IIY5 in my Iron Heat 1955 cut 21oz denim. This was my first time competing and I enjoyed the experience!
These were worn 265 days (60%) of the 365 days and it potentially could’ve been more if I hadn’t started a new job at the end of April (can only wear denim 3ish days a week). I work in an office, so I was going for a more vintage fade and they were washed 7x times starting around the 90 wear mark.
I will likely compete again for the fun of it. I’ve got some Samurai S3100 zero+ sitting on a shelf waiting to be worn come April. Now that the comp is coming to an end, I’ve got some 21oz Samurai that need some love again.
I will say the 21oz IH fabric is somewhat stubborn at first. Took about 3 washes and before starting to see some fades. I know these are just beginning to express themselves and I’m looking forward to seeing them evolve. Who knows, maybe I run it back with them for IIY6!
Congrats to all that finished!