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English Jeans are an essential fashion item in everyone's wardrobe. However, many people encounter color fading, stretching, and yellow stains after washing (even the first time after buying). To help your denim pieces maintain their color and durability like new, it's quite simple. The article below from Thai Tuan LMS summarizes effective methods for washing jeans without fading.
How to wash jeans when you first buy them
The first wash after buying new jeans is very important. Knowing how to wash them correctly will help the denim maintain its color and not fade even after subsequent washes.
Hand Washing
For new jeans, it's best to wash them by hand to maintain color and minimize stretching. Washing in a machine can cause mechanical stress that quickly leads to stretching. Moreover, washing them with other garments may cause color bleeding onto those items.
Wash in cold water
Never wash any kind of denim in hot water, as hot water can strip the fabric of its original color, causing it to shrink and wrinkle. Therefore, it is best to use cold water when washing jeans to retain the color and shape of the fabric.
Additionally, a tip to prevent jeans from fading is to add a bit of salt, vinegar, or alum to the cold water while washing. Salt helps to fix the dye, while vinegar softens the fabric. If you soak the jeans in salt, do so for about 12 hours and then rinse them in cold water.
Choose a mild detergent
When washing newly purchased items primarily to remove dust from the manufacturing process, you only need a small amount of mild detergent or gentle washing liquid. Avoid using strong bleach to prevent damaging the fabric fibers and fading the color.
Turn jeans inside out before washing
Before washing your jeans, turn them inside out. This helps the dyed side of the fabric to come into less contact with the detergent, thereby reducing fading.
In summary: To keep jeans vibrant and in shape, you should wash them by hand, turn them inside out before washing, use cold water (you can also soak them in salt or vinegar for about 12 hours), and use a mild detergent. Finally, hang them to dry in a cool place, avoiding direct sunlight.
How to wash jeans in a washing machine
If you don’t have time for hand washing, you can also wash them in a machine. However, for color retention and maintaining the shape, hand washing is superior.
- Step 1: Sort and turn inside out: Sort your laundry and turn all jeans inside out to protect the fabric's color.
- Step 2: Choose a gentle wash cycle to minimize friction.
- Step 3: Select a cold water setting.
- Step 4: Hang to dry or use a no-heat tumble dry setting.
How to Wash Jeans Without Losing Color After Wearing Them Many Times
Similar to the way you wash new jeans, the method for washing jeans after several wears is the same if you want them to be colorfast, durable, and less prone to stretching.
Additionally, you should note: Do not wash jeans too often or too frequently. If you wash them a lot, the jeans will fade faster and look worn out. You can wear them at least 2-3 times before washing. Don’t worry about them getting dirty or developing an odor; denim fabric is special and resists dust and dirt better than other materials.
How to Dry Jeans After Washing
Drying jeans after washing is also very important if you want them to maintain their color. After washing, you should dry your jeans as follows:
Use a Clip Hanger for Drying
Using regular hangers can cause your jeans to lose their shape. Therefore, it’s advisable to invest in specialized hangers for hanging jeans. Alternatively, you can still use regular hangers but only thread the hanger through the waistband at the back of the jeans to maintain their original shape.
Iron at Low Temperatures Only
Hot heat from high temperatures is usually not good for jeans. This can cause the color to fade and reduce the durability of the denim. Generally, it would be best if you didn’t iron denim. If you need to iron it, use a steam iron to achieve better results while protecting the fabric.
Avoid Drying Jeans Directly Under the Sun
Drying jeans directly under the sun can make them stiff, and worn, and cause color loss, even though this method dries them quickly and makes them smell good.
If you want to maintain the longevity of your jeans, it’s best to dry them in the shade and remember to turn them inside out before drying.
The information provided above has been compiled by Thai Tuan LMS on how to wash jeans without losing color. Remember that the best method is to wash by hand in cold water, turn the items inside out before washing, use a mild detergent, and dry them in the shade. We hope the above information is helpful for everyone.
