Denim is prone to wear and tear with constant use. It is a fashion staple that most men tend to rock often and can fit into any occasion. This is why it is good to have more than one pair. This guide will show you how to make your jeans more durable:
Firstly, it depends on the kind of denim you have. Cheaper jeans are usually pre-washed before you buy them to soften the fabric and prevent the dye from rubbing and the material from shrinking. They won’t last as long as other types but they are simple to look after. You can throw them in the washing machine and not have to worry about the after effect.
When washing your denim remember you don’t need a full wash every time there’s a light stain. Something like a baby wipe will delicately remove the odd spill or grass mark. When your denim is in desperate need of refreshing, you can turn the jeans inside out and wash them at as low a temperature as possible – usually 20 degrees with your standard washing machine.
When it comes to storing denim, it pays to elevate jeans and jackets above other garments. To ensure the right creases stay intact, store denim over the back of a chair or hang it up. Raw denim is extremely durable, and living in raw jeans is half the point, so if you’re wearing them all the time, storage doesn’t matter so much.
However, when you are storing your jeans in the wardrobe, avoid hangers with metal clips. These usually have sharp teeth that clamp down on the denim and can leave lasting impressions. Instead, invest in S hooks, which can be attached to the two outer belt loops with the zip folded inwards. This not only helps reduce unwanted creases and wrinkles but also makes your denim rotation look damn cool.