SIZES: RUN TRUE TO SIZE:
Sizes are 100% true to size in a RAW state, as listed on the size charts. AW sizes may seem to run small compared to other brands, that often run 1" or 2" bigger than tagged size. AW jeans are not vanity sized, oversized or sized up to shrink down to tagged size - RAW IS TRUE SIZE.
MEASURING TIPS:
METHOD #1: Flat measure some of your current jeans that fit snug in the waist - disregard the listed tag size. Be sure to square up the top of the waistband and firmly pull out the sides to its maximum width. Measure across the top of the waistband and double this measurement.
METHOD #2: Using a tape measure. Measure around your waist approx 2" down from the navel, pull the tape as tight as possible.
RECOMMENDATIONS: SZ-SI MODEL:
Find your true waist size then take into consideration shrinkage and stretching. For the SZ-SI model the best fit straight from the box is tight fitting to account for stretching.
SHRINKAGE:
Sanforized denim. Less than 3-5% shrinkage. Inseam: Approx 0.5"-1". Waist: Approx 0"-0.5".
STRETCHING:
Waist stretching: Approx 1.5"-2" over 1-2 weeks.
RECOMMENDATIONS: XX-DI MODEL:
Find your true waist size then take into consideration shrinkage and stretching.
SHRINKAGE:
Un-Sanforized - shrink to fit denim: Inseam: Approx 1.5"-2". Waist: Approx 1"-1.25".
STRETCHING:
Waist stretching: Estimated at Approx 1"-1.5".
EXAMPLE:
Using measuring method #2 my waist is 34.5"-35". I wear Cougar SZ-SI W35 and Cougar XX-DI W36. I don't like a super snug fit in the waist so these two sizes work well.
