Care guide · 2 min read
Stretch jeans last for years if you look after the stretch. The rules are simple, and most of them mean doing less.
the routine.
1Turn them inside out and close the zip.
2Wash at 30°C or cold, on a gentle cycle.
3Use a mild detergent. No fabric softener: it coats the fibres and weakens the stretch.
4Hang to dry, out of direct sun. No tumble dryer.
how often?
Less than you think. Every 5 to 10 wears is plenty. In between, air them out or spot clean.
dark and black jeans.
Wash them with other darks, inside out and cold, to keep the colour deep for longer.
do
Cold wash. Inside out. Air dry. Mild detergent.
don't
Hot wash. Tumble dryer. Fabric softener. Bleach.
Can I put stretch jeans in the dryer?
Better not. Heat breaks down the elastic fibres, so the jeans lose stretch and recovery.
What temperature should I wash stretch jeans at?
Cold or 30°C, inside out, on a gentle cycle.
Should I use fabric softener?
No. It coats the fibres and makes the stretch wear out faster.
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