We can comprehend how much denim is a part of our day to day lives, particularly for men. We often see ourselves stocking up on denim clothes, especially jeans. With numerous brands selling different types of jeans and introducing each one of them to us in so many terms quite hard to comprehend, we put research into good use and scribble about what might be the best find.
We always look for the hottest trend and the guidelines to the perfect cut. However, having the best pair of denim does not end with the success on buying the perfect one. This is only the beginning. While denim aficionados are particular with the rules of denim longevity, most of us are not like them. When we see the stains and smell something bad in our brand new denim, what is the key solution? Wash them. And there we go – committing a cardinal sin in denim care commandments that we are unaware of.
So, come on. How do we do this? In order to get the best out of your jeans, let’s make ourselves familiar with what type of denim our pair belongs to.
Raw Denims
Raw denims, also sometimes referred as “dry denim,” refer to the pair of denim that was not washed after it was dyed in production, resulting in stiffer and more durable gear. In cleaning raw denims, you are advised to wait six months before you wash them. The creases, folds, and lines reflecting your everyday life will make a desirable effect on your jeans after you wash them. Those areas will be noticeably lighter compared to the rest of the fabric.
However, even the most liberal washer has to wash them sometimes, especially if an unpleasant smell is already coming from the jeans. You can wash them using a washing machine with the setting on minimal, and using only an eighth of your usual detergent. You can also hand wash them, or just wipe the surface if it is a stain. Do not use machine drying, only air-drying and keep it away from the sun when you hang them.
Selvedge Denim
Selvedge or selvage denim can either be raw or washed. Selvedge denims are usually expensive and have high quality compared to other types, due to old-fashioned manufacturing. Selvedge denims have self-sustaining edges. While selvedge has now become mainstream, not all brands offer high quality products.
For pre-washed selvedge denim, keeping them away from the laundry will give a desirable effect. Waiting for some months, or until you can still wear them without people covering their noses or staying away from you, before you put them in the laundry will do. Just like the raw denim, keep the machine on minimal setting and the detergent lesser than your usual use.
Sanforized and Unsanforized denim
Your denim can either come as sanforized or unsanforized. Sanforized denims are treated with chemicals to prevent them from shrinking while unsanforized are not.
You have to be careful in buying unsanforized denims because what size would they be after they shrink can be quite tricky. Also, remember to keep them away from water once you buy one. They can easily shrink from 5-10 percent after they get soaked.
Stretched denims
Stretched denims have come to the market only less than two decades ago. As what you can predict from its name, stretch denims contain stretchable materials such as lycra or spandex. Stretch denims gave way to skinny jeans.
While stretch denims are easily taken care of, with not much fuss compared to other denims, they are not recommended for everyday use as they can easily wear out.
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