Whilst other wardrobe basics such as t-shirts may need washing after one or two wears, jeans should only be washed every 10 or so wears. It’s also worth noting how often you should wash your jeans.
Denim may seem like a durable fabric but it will benefit from a more delicate wash.Įxperts Whirlpool (opens in new tab) also advise turning your jeans inside out to protect the fibres and prevent fading from the detergent. Most jeans will be fine on a gentle, cold cycle in the washing machine but always check the care instructions label before you start washing or drying your jeans. Once your jeans have fully dried you can fold them up and store them in your wardrobe or drawer. Washing machine pros Whirlpool recommend you remove the jeans whilst they are still slightly damp, give them a good shake and stretch and then finish them off by hanging to air dry. We know air-drying can take considerably longer so if you’re pushed for time and want to use a dryer, you can put your jeans in a low or no heat cycle and use dryer balls too. Obviously, every product is different, but generally, of all the methods that can be used to wash denim, the dryer appeared to be the biggest risk when it came to sizing." Toby Standing (opens in new tab), stylist of Thread says, "Drying denim can shrink your jeans up to 15 per cent. See all weight loss and exercise features.Child development stages: Ages 0-16 years.See all conception & fertility features.Fines for taking children out of school.