| A little extra care when washing your denims can go | | | | add fabric softener during the rinse cycle. If the waist |
| a long way in extending their life and shape. Here's | | | | of your jeans seems to have shrunk, stretch the |
| how you keep your favorite pair of denims in stellar | | | | waistband when the denim is still wet.o Never use |
| shape.o Wash your denims only after you have worn | | | | bleach when washing your denims. Bleaching causes |
| them a couple of times [ at least three to four times]. | | | | discoloration, fading and uneven blotches. Also, do not |
| Too much of detergent can harm them and spoil the | | | | try to remove stains by rubbing. Rubbing can take |
| fit. Denim tends to naturally fade when washed.o The | | | | away the indigo and you may end up getting a bleach |
| longer you keep the denims unwashed, the longer they | | | | spot.o Never dry denims in the dryer. Once it is out of |
| will stay in good shape. But, when you have to wash | | | | the dryer, shake them out flat and smooth them out |
| them, wash in cold water particularly if it is a dark | | | | with your hands. This way, you can avoid unwanted |
| colored pair. On the other hand, if you want a faded | | | | crease or folds. Hang them up to drip dry on a |
| effect, you can wash it in warmer temperature.o | | | | clothesline. Put them in the shade to dry so the sun |
| Always make sure you read the wash care | | | | doesn't fade them.o For quick relief from wrinkles, hang |
| instructions on the denims. As far as possible, do follow | | | | your denims in the bathroom when you have a |
| the manufacturer's directions as listed on the label.o | | | | shower. While you are showering, the steam will help |
| Turn your denims inside out while washing as this | | | | smooth out the wrinkles and freshen them up.o |
| ensures they don't fade too fast and there is no | | | | Another strategy is to put the denims into a plastic |
| damage to the detailing. You can also add a thimble of | | | | shopping bag and keep it in the freezer overnight. This |
| vinegar. Never leave your denims to soak for an | | | | keeps your denim smelling fresh. Try it and see the |
| extended period of time.o Sort out by color and wash | | | | result!o While washing embroidered items make sure |
| them separately especially if you are washing it for the | | | | they are laundered with neutral laundering agents. |
| first time. Indigo dyes tend to wash out fast and you | | | | They should be washed separately and do not soak |
| don't want lighter clothes taking the dye from darker | | | | them tightly into washing machines or wring them. |
| garments.o Wash your denims in the normal cycle | | | | While ironing, cover the embroidered area with a cloth |
| using a mild liquid detergent. Do not empty the | | | | and iron in gently from the backside. If you find any |
| detergent directly onto the denim. It is good to dissolve | | | | loose thread, do not pull it off from the embroidery. |
| it first.o If you prefer your denims to have a softer feel, | | | | Snip the thread lightly and that's it. |