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Q: Is there any downside to buying unsanforized denim and leaving them in the closet a few months before soaking and starting the wear process?

UPDATED: May 17, 2017 | Answered by Nick Coe | Raw Denim | All FAQs

No, there is no harm in holding off on the initial soak. Some deadstock unsanforized Levi’s have been sitting around unsoaked for decades!

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