Dear Elyse,I found a great pair of dark denim in a rinse that I love, but I'm worried that if I wash it wrong I'll loose that color. What's the best way to maintain that perfect rinse?
Thanks,
Robin
Dear Robin,
The first thing you'll want to remember is to always wash your denim in cold water. This will keep the color constant best, as well as maintaining the shape and integrity of the jean. If you'd like a little shrinkage, the dryer at medium heat for twenty minutes is the non-damaging way to do it.
Further, you'll want to turn the jeans inside out while in the wash, especially if you use powdered detergent. Turning the jeans inside out keeps the powder from making unwanted whisker effects on the fabric.
If you're really intent on keeping your color, opt for a specified cold-water laundering detergent, and fold your jeans. Wire coat hangers can create an unwanted crease and clip hangers can prematurely distress the cuffs or waist of the denim.
Hope this helps,
Elyse
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