The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Denim: Tips and Tricks

We will be helping you care for the denim pieces in your wardrobe.

Denim is one of the most distinctive and versatile fabrics in fashion today and always  have a place in your wardrobe simply because they never go out of style.

Ever wondered how to look after them to keep them looking great and make them last over time? In this blog, we’re sharing our expert tips on how to care for denims.

 

HOW TO CARE FOR DENIM

DENIM CARE TIP #1 : WASH DENIM LESS OFTEN

If you’re the type of person who throws a piece of clothing in the laundry every time you wear it, think twice about your denim.Ideally, you should look at washing your denim clothes about every 3 to 10 wears to keep a great fit. This will allow the denim to wear in a beautiful and unique way, not to mention that it helps save time, water and energy too!

 

DENIM CARE TIP #2 : SPOT CLEAN ONLY

Don’t toss your jeans in the wash just because you’ve spilled. Try tackling it directly instead of washing the entire garment. Use some mild detergent on a clean, damp cloth and apply to the affected area of the garment to help remove minor stains in between washes - this helps to keep your denim fresher for longer whilst minimising washing cycles. 
Note that you should avoid spot cleaning if your denim has a raw finish or no finish, as it could remove the dye and create white spots.

 

DENIM CARE TIP #3 : USE COLD WATER

When you do wash your denim, always use cold water. Warm water will accelerate fading and shrinking — if you are looking for this type of denim look, you can wash them in all the hot water you’d like. Remember, however, that not only will your denim fade, but the fabric itself will start to deteriorate.

 

DENIM CARE TIP #4: HAND WASH

Even though denim is known as a tough and sturdy fabric, a household washing machine is still too rough for it. So better opt for hand washing, turn your denim inside out, fill up a large container with lukewarm water, and add a mild liquid detergent in the water. Submerge the garment and gently agitate to help remove stains and bacteria. Leave your jeans to soak for up to 45 minutes, rinsing them thoroughly with clean water before hanging them out to dry.

 DENIM CARE TIP #5 : AIR DRY

Jeans hate dryers! Instead, hang them up. Line-drying preserves the fit and helps to increase your denim lifespan by eliminating the heat and frictions, as well as the risk of shrinkage. Not to mention tumble dryers require a lot of electricity so you’ll be saving energy at the same time!

Flatten, reshape and hang to air dry in a dark shady space remembering to turn your jeans inside out to prevent fading and avoid soggy pockets.

 

DENIM CARE TIP #6 : STORING DENIM

When you have finished washing and drying your denim, it’s time to carefully place them away. We recommend hanging them up in your wardrobe, folding them at the knee on a wooden hanger. The majority of creases should drop out after a couple of minutes wear, so there’s no need to iron!

 

COMMON MISTAKES WHEN WASHING DENIM

DON'T FORGET TO ZIP UP AND FASTEN BUTTONS! 

Securing buttons and zips helps the denim maintain its shape and prevents other items from snagging in the laundry load. If your favourite denim piece does rip or tear, we’re here to help!

SEPARATE YOUR LIGHT WASH DENIM FROM YOUR DARKER COLOURS

Just because it's the same fabric unfortunately doesn’t mean the colour won't run. Darker indigo dyes on denim can transfer onto lighter fabrics, changing the colour in the wash, so try to separate your colours to avoid this.