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The Soak
Japan / Global Practice
The first wash — 30-60 minutes in lukewarm water, no agitation, hang dry, and the ritual that sets the indigo, removes starch, shrinks unsanforized denim to fit, and begins the fading journey. Some ne.
Best for — 30-60 min lukewarm, no agitation, sets indigo, begins fading.
N/A (care technique).
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