Some people, though, take this too far, buying jeans that they can barely fit into in the store. Then, after the first wash, they end up with something that is unwearable. Instead, send them back and go up a size. Exposing your denim to heat can cause them to shrink, but not enough to turn a loose-fitting pair into a perfect, snug fit. And it depends on the denim. If your raw denim is sanforized and most of it is , shrinkage will be minimal.
Use the two-finger method. You should be able to slide two fingers into the waistband at the back of your jeans. If in doubt, return the jeans. This article and its companion piece cover some of the more common questions that denim experts encounter, but this is by no means an exhaustive list.
If, after reading this, you still have questions, visit the Denim Encyclopedia. This guide is co-authored by Bryan Szabo, founder of the Indigo Invitational—a fading competition that started with a small group of enthusiasts who wanted an excuse to buy a new pair of denim and to see how far they could push themselves and each other. There are thousands of dollars worth of prizes, but this is just the gravy.
The meat underneath is a tight-knit community of enthusiasts held together by a mutual love of fades. Want to make sure you never miss a post? Thomas is the owner and founder of Denimhunters. Bryan is the founder of the Indigo Invitational fading competition. To read more posts from the two authors, click on their names in this bio. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Sign me up for the newsletter! Answers to 7 common questions about fading and washing raw denim jeans The world of raw denim spins on an axis of fades. Looking for quality jeans and other well-made essentials?
FAQ 2: How can I accelerate the fade process? FAQ 3: When should I wash my raw denim? Instagrammer kingyuyiu never washes his jeans, and the crotch blowouts are massive At the end of the day, it comes down to your fade philosophy.
Thomas Stege Bojer After your first soak, you should wash your jeans whenever they are no longer enjoyable to wear. More washing equals less contrast FAQ 4: Will washing my raw denim often accelerate the fades? Bryan Szabo. Write A Comment Cancel Reply. Submit Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel. We use cookies. Are you cool with that? Privacy Policy. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
First of all, he likes his jeans to stay dark, not because he wants high contrast fades. He has a large collection of chinos, trousers, and non-indigo jeans that he wears quite often.
I soak my jeans before I start wearing them. Even sanforized ones. I follow the hand-washing method below, only omitting the detergent and agitation. I started soaking my jeans before I wear them years ago when I discovered that it helps make my jeans last longer.
The reason I soak sanforized jeans before I start wearing them is to get most of the starch out, which is left from the production of the denim. So while I would consider a pre-wear soak optional for sanforized jeans, I think you more or less have to soak unsanforized jeans. The only exception would be if you never ever plan to wash them. Jake hot soaks his unsanforized jeans for over an hour at least twice to shrink them down.
You can listen to the episode with the player at the top of this blog post. If you like this episode, and the podcast in general, please leave a 5-star rating and a positive review on iTunes. This article was written by Thomas Stege Bojer, the founder and owner of Denimhunters. Thomas launched the site in and built it into a voice for the denim industry and community.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign me up for the newsletter! A perfect example of what happens when you never wash raw denim. Why it matters how often you wash your jeans You can wash your jeans however you want; weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, every six months, every year, or never.
Go and make yourself a cup of tea. If you refill and drain the bath three times with clean water, this will give you the best result. The first one will get rid of the dirt. The second will get rid of the grime. And the third one is just to make double sure.
There is always a temptation to take your wet jeans and wring them. It will twist and break down the fibres. Just roll them up and press firmly on them to release water. There are a few ways to achieve this. Lay them flat. Lay them on a towel so it absorbs the water. Or hang them up in the shower and let them drip dry.
Or even better, put them outside. Let the wind do the work. Avoid direct sunlight. A little dampness supplies a little give. That will allow you to stretch them back to as they were before washing. This is all part of the ebb and flow of washing a pair of jeans. Nearly there. If your selvedge has any stretch in it, you will need a cooler iron setting. To protect your jeans use a tea towel cloth between the iron and the jeans. A good rule of thumb is to iron the pocket bags first.
Then lay one leg at a time flat on the ironing board matching your seams side to side. Iron the selvedge seams flat and then iron the inside of the leg. Then swap the leg over and do the other side. Repeat this process for the second leg. Lastly, iron the waistband. Find a good wooden hanger. And fold them over at the knee so that the waist hangs down facing the floor.
A clean pair of super high-quality selvedge jeans just waiting to be worn. There is nothing wrong with popping your denim in the washing machine. There are a few tips though to get the best results if using this method.
Turning your jeans inside out will help stop the indigo from running too much.
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