![]() If it does, consider washing them once or twice before wearing.True blue jeans have a reputation for being casual-but not all denim has to be. Test by rubbing a white cloth on new super dark or black jeans to see if any color comes off (this is called crocking). ![]() ![]() The color that rubs off may be impossible to remove from these other items. And be cautious when carrying light colored purses or sitting on light upholstery while wearing new dark jeans. It’s best to wash and dry them in separate loads. You may think that it’s safe to wash all your jeans together in one load but do so and the extra dye often put on dark denim to make it look dark can transfer to light-colored fabrics. Spot clean stains so that you’ll get more wears between launderings and your jeans will spend less time in the washer and dryer. Your clothes should circulate or tumble freely, so they are thoroughly cleaned and dried and don't emerge from the machines in a tangled knot. Without room to move, zippers and rivets can snag, and stitching can break. The more garments you stuff into a load, the faster you'll get laundry done, but the more wear and tear your fabrics will endure. More Tips for Washing Denim FabricsĪvoid cramming the washer and dryer full. If your jeans have more than 3% spandex in the fabric blend, you may want to line dry them instead. Over-drying them in the machine can cause jeans to shrink and too high a temperature can dry out and damage any spandex or elastane in the fabric that gives it stretch. Simply tug them into shape, smooth out the wrinkles, hang your jeans and let them air dry. ![]() Plus, jeans will actually last longer and stay in shape better if you take them out of the dryer when they're slightly damp. Toss in a few dryer balls to help keep them tumbling so they’ll dry more evenly. When it comes to drying jeans, be sure to turn your pair inside out and tumble dry them on a delicate cycle and low heat setting, unless the care label directs otherwise. ![]()
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