Comments on: Denim And Its Stretch Factor http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lorna, Editor http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-646672 Lorna, Editor Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:33:16 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-646672 Hi Sonia! I think the reason would be because Zara denim isn't premium denim, it's a cheaper denim so it's not known for holding its shape very well. But definitely too much heat can damage denim, it's why they don't recommend putting your jeans in a dryer with heat, but also if it's humid and your jeans are getting damp, this will stretch them too because the wet makes them stretch easier. It's probably a mixture! Hope this helps! Hi Sonia! I think the reason would be because Zara denim isn’t premium denim, it’s a cheaper denim so it’s not known for holding its shape very well. But definitely too much heat can damage denim, it’s why they don’t recommend putting your jeans in a dryer with heat, but also if it’s humid and your jeans are getting damp, this will stretch them too because the wet makes them stretch easier. It’s probably a mixture! Hope this helps!

]]> By: sonia http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-646523 sonia Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:15:58 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-646523 Hi Lorna. I am from India. I have a pair of denims from ZARA. It was my favorite jeans till the start of this summer. It has lost it's fitting all of a sudden. It is stretching out, specially from my butt and lower butt area. It's very hot and sweaty in India these days, Is this the reason for my denim losing it's fittings. Please suggest, what should i do about it. Hi Lorna. I am from India. I have a pair of denims from ZARA. It was my favorite jeans till the start of this summer. It has lost it’s fitting all of a sudden. It is stretching out, specially from my butt and lower butt area. It’s very hot and sweaty in India these days, Is this the reason for my denim losing it’s fittings. Please suggest, what should i do about it.

]]> By: Lorna, Editor http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-642871 Lorna, Editor Tue, 28 May 2013 12:30:36 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-642871 Hi Maria! I actually hadn't heard of Etienne Marcel until your comment, but I have since looked them up. I haven't ever tried their jeans or looked at the brand in person so I don't know much about them, but that is odd given that they have 3% elastane that they wont stretch. That type of blend usually always stretches out. Have you tried doing some light squats in them? I would also recommend making the thighs a little damp (not soaking) and then wear them like it, that should help stretch them too. With shorts though, I always tend to favour looser pairs myself because if the leg opening is tight then it doesn't make my thighs look good, however, if the jeans fit you in the waist and butt perfectly, I'm inclined to think the leg opening on the shorts would be wider, so in theory you shouldn't have the tight thigh problem! Hi Maria! I actually hadn’t heard of Etienne Marcel until your comment, but I have since looked them up. I haven’t ever tried their jeans or looked at the brand in person so I don’t know much about them, but that is odd given that they have 3% elastane that they wont stretch. That type of blend usually always stretches out. Have you tried doing some light squats in them? I would also recommend making the thighs a little damp (not soaking) and then wear them like it, that should help stretch them too. With shorts though, I always tend to favour looser pairs myself because if the leg opening is tight then it doesn’t make my thighs look good, however, if the jeans fit you in the waist and butt perfectly, I’m inclined to think the leg opening on the shorts would be wider, so in theory you shouldn’t have the tight thigh problem!

]]> By: Marla http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-642748 Marla Tue, 28 May 2013 07:47:19 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-642748 Hi Lorna, Have you had any experience or knowledge in regards to Etienne Marcel's? I bought a pair about 4 months ago in the store, and I fell in love with the style/cut of these jeans. Although when I tried them on at the store, I felt they were just a bit too snug, however they still looked good enough (at the time), that I said what the heck, and bought them any ways. They are 97% cotton 3% elastane. I have noticed after wearing them a few times, there is absolutely no give or stretch, especially in the legs, where it is the tightest (normally for me jeans are always tightest in the waist). Like I said, I just love their cute style. Now I am debating on buying another pair of Etienne Marcel black jean shorts but this time online, (addicted to online flash sale sites, yikes). I am now wondering if I should size up, or keep my same size? I would hate for them to become too too baggy, and at the same time, too snug. What do you think? Maybe this particular brand isn't for my body type..?.... Hi Lorna,

Have you had any experience or knowledge in regards to Etienne Marcel’s? I bought a pair about 4 months ago in the store, and I fell in love with the style/cut of these jeans. Although when I tried them on at the store, I felt they were just a bit too snug, however they still looked good enough (at the time), that I said what the heck, and bought them any ways. They are 97% cotton 3% elastane. I have noticed after wearing them a few times, there is absolutely no give or stretch, especially in the legs, where it is the tightest (normally for me jeans are always tightest in the waist). Like I said, I just love their cute style. Now I am debating on buying another pair of Etienne Marcel black jean shorts but this time online, (addicted to online flash sale sites, yikes). I am now wondering if I should size up, or keep my same size? I would hate for them to become too too baggy, and at the same time, too snug. What do you think? Maybe this particular brand isn’t for my body type..?….

]]> By: Lorna, Editor http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-637972 Lorna, Editor Sun, 19 May 2013 13:28:39 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-637972 Hi, I would need to know what the jeans are. Every single brand runs differently, as do most different cuts and material, so I would need to know what they are in order to help you! Hi, I would need to know what the jeans are. Every single brand runs differently, as do most different cuts and material, so I would need to know what they are in order to help you!

]]> By: Jaime http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-637292 Jaime Sat, 18 May 2013 15:03:55 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-637292 PLEASE HELP! I want to buy some jeans online, but I have no idea how they will fit. they are supposed to be jeggings and are 75% Cotton, 2% Elastane, 23% Polyester.... Can you tell me if these will be stretchy? How stretchy will they be? Or will they be stiff? I know they won't be like leggins, which is not what I'm looking for, but I am wider in the hips so I MUST have some stretch or give, or these pants definitely will not fit me.... Thanks for any help or input! PLEASE HELP! I want to buy some jeans online, but I have no idea how they will fit. they are supposed to be jeggings and are 75% Cotton, 2% Elastane, 23% Polyester…. Can you tell me if these will be stretchy? How stretchy will they be? Or will they be stiff? I know they won’t be like leggins, which is not what I’m looking for, but I am wider in the hips so I MUST have some stretch or give, or these pants definitely will not fit me…. Thanks for any help or input!

]]> By: Lorna, Editor http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-623834 Lorna, Editor Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:05:42 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-623834 Hi Emily, yeah I have plenty of AG Jeans, they are one of my favourite brands. I have never had them end up saggy in the butt though at all. I'm really confused as to why that would happen. Were they looser to begin with? With most jeans the general rule is you should buy them tight and then they stretch out with wear, which is what usually happens. I can see they would go baggy if they fitted a little loose to start with, but they shouldn't be hideous. I wouldn't have recommended doing the dryer either though, putting that much high heat on the denim ruins the elasticity of the fabric and actually damages it so they don't retain their shape well or fit right after that. I would definitely try contacting AG again, try calling them. That shouldn't be the case with their jeans as they are gorgeous most of the time. How strange. Perhaps they were a defective pair? Or like I said looser to begin with? Hi Emily, yeah I have plenty of AG Jeans, they are one of my favourite brands. I have never had them end up saggy in the butt though at all. I’m really confused as to why that would happen. Were they looser to begin with? With most jeans the general rule is you should buy them tight and then they stretch out with wear, which is what usually happens. I can see they would go baggy if they fitted a little loose to start with, but they shouldn’t be hideous. I wouldn’t have recommended doing the dryer either though, putting that much high heat on the denim ruins the elasticity of the fabric and actually damages it so they don’t retain their shape well or fit right after that. I would definitely try contacting AG again, try calling them. That shouldn’t be the case with their jeans as they are gorgeous most of the time. How strange. Perhaps they were a defective pair? Or like I said looser to begin with?

]]> By: Emily http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-623790 Emily Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:55:42 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-623790 Does anyone have AG Jeans? I bought a pair (premiere 5 years) that fit me perfectly on the first day. BUT, after a full day and a half or so of wearing them, they began to stretch out in the butt area. Now it looks hideous! I'm really upset I spent so much money on these jeans, only to have them look baggy in the crotch and butt area after a day. Who the heck has time to wear jeans w/the tags still on for 10 hours straight to stretch them out to see what the median fit will be like? I can't return it. I contacted AG and they did not respond. I already tried washing them and drying them on high like 3 different times, then in a moment of desperation dumped a pot of boiling hot water on them. They still end up baggy, and in the ugliest way after a few hours. I don't want to tailor them, the high cost of taking them in will end up more expensive than the jeans themselves. *Groan*... Does anyone have AG Jeans? I bought a pair (premiere 5 years) that fit me perfectly on the first day.

BUT, after a full day and a half or so of wearing them, they began to stretch out in the butt area. Now it looks hideous! I’m really upset I spent so much money on these jeans, only to have them look baggy in the crotch and butt area after a day. Who the heck has time to wear jeans w/the tags still on for 10 hours straight to stretch them out to see what the median fit will be like? I can’t return it. I contacted AG and they did not respond. I already tried washing them and drying them on high like 3 different times, then in a moment of desperation dumped a pot of boiling hot water on them. They still end up baggy, and in the ugliest way after a few hours.

I don’t want to tailor them, the high cost of taking them in will end up more expensive than the jeans themselves. *Groan*…

]]> By: Lorna, Editor http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-562701 Lorna, Editor Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:15:29 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-562701 Hi Gloria! Most of their jeans, if not all, are the 4 way stretch and fit really well. The Xfit lycra is the 4 way stretch fabric, it's a really super stretchy fabric which holds its shape well, so when you wear them they don't go baggy or saggy, they spring back to shape! The Xfit lycra is actual lycra, it's not poly :) Hope that helps! Hi Gloria! Most of their jeans, if not all, are the 4 way stretch and fit really well. The Xfit lycra is the 4 way stretch fabric, it’s a really super stretchy fabric which holds its shape well, so when you wear them they don’t go baggy or saggy, they spring back to shape! The Xfit lycra is actual lycra, it’s not poly :) Hope that helps!

]]> By: Gloria http://www.denimblog.com/2009/09/denim-and-its-stretch-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-562611 Gloria Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:56:22 +0000 http://www.denimblog.com/?p=24393#comment-562611 Great Article! I decided to take your advice, so i searched for the DL1961 jeans and saw alot of nice styles. I could not find this 4 way stretch you spoke about were you meaning that all their jeans have a 4 way stretch or is that a particular style(4 way stretch) ?..... Also i noticed most the jeans material were saying 55% Cotton, 45% Xfit Lycra . What is Xfit Lycra?...Is that the cotton/poly combo or cotton/elastine? I didnt see any stating cotton/poly ! Thank you so much for any advice!! :) Great Article! I decided to take your advice, so i searched for the DL1961 jeans and saw alot of nice styles. I could not find this 4 way stretch you spoke about were you meaning that all their jeans have a 4 way stretch or is that a particular style(4 way stretch) ?…..
Also i noticed most the jeans material were saying 55% Cotton, 45% Xfit Lycra . What is Xfit Lycra?…Is that the cotton/poly combo or cotton/elastine? I didnt see any stating cotton/poly ! Thank you so much for any advice!! :)

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