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Denim Care
Raw Jeans - Raw is denim that has never been washed. The longer you keep the denim dry and unwashed, the more the features occur. It is suggested to wait at least 6 months before washing. If you think your jeans are starting to smell a bit, hang it in the bathroom when you’re taking a shower and the steam of the hot shower will help to make odors disappear. Another alternative is to air dry and if makes your denim smell fresh again by using febreze or scented dryer laundered sheets in the pockets.
Finally, when you absolutely need to wash your raw denim, you can use either of the washing descriptions listed below:
Handwashing: (in order to preserve indigo color)
For washer machine: (which will fade jeans more and take out more of the indigo color
Don't freak out if your jeans feel a little too tight after washing because once you start wearing them, the shape will come back. Also realize that the indigo color will fade naturally in time. This is a natural characteristic of the dye, which makes each denim piece individualized.
Tips and tricks
4. Freezer:
The more you wear your jeans, the more flavor you will bring out of them. Remember you’re customizing them exclusively for your body. Your stains will build character. You can fix rips or leave holes. Either way, they’ll look good. You and those jeans will have gone through a lot together…there will be a lot of history, so wear in good health!
Spandex/ Cotton
Spandex is a man made elastic type fiber that can be stretched many times its length and then spring back to the original length. With a cotton/spandex mixture, follow:
Wash: Hand or machine wash items in lukewarm water. Do not use detergents that contain chlorine bleach on any fabric containing spandex as it will damage the fabric.
Dry: Either drip dry or machine dry using low temperature settings.
Polyester
Polyester is a man made fiber that is resistant to crease and keeps it shape.
Wash: Most items made from polyester can be machine washed and dried. Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final rinse cycle.
Dry: Although polyester garments can be machine dried at low temperature settings, the best way to dry your polyester garment is just by hanging them out to dry.
Cotton
Cotton is a natural fabric that can easily be laundered. Cotton can withstand high temperatures so even boiling water does not hurt these garments.
Wash: Therefore it can be washed at high temperatures using any kind of washing detergent. Wash with like colors. White cottons can even be gently washed with bleach to keep their pearly white shade.
Dry: After washing, they can be machine dried on a higher temperature. Remember that cotton can wrinkle easily. Ironing is recommended.