How to Wash Dark Blue Jeans Without Fading

As rugged as it might seem, taking care of your jeans is imperative. The denim is ideally engineered to last long and become a part of your vintage collection. However, it is important that you take care of them as well, to avoid fading. Especially with black or dark blue jeans, there are certain hacks you must use to preserve their original shade.

First, wash your denim sparingly. Additionally, do not overwash them, as it can ruin their unique characteristics. Unless they are visibly smelly or dirty, avoid washing your jeans. If you see any spotting or stains, use water and soap to clean only that area.

Expert tip: Wash your jeans after you have worn them at least 10 times.

Basic guide to washing jeans

• When it is finally time to wash your jeans, first, turn the garment inside out. This is a simple way to protect the dark blue colour on the exterior. When you minimize the dye’s contact with the detergent, it can prevent immediate fading, premature colour loss, and colour transfer.
• Button and zip everything up to retain the garment’s shape. Otherwise, it is prone to sagging when in the washer.
• Overloading the machine has always been a bad idea, just as it would be to overwhelm someone. The jeans must have enough space in the washer to move around and keep pace with the washing cycle. Overloading increases garment damage due to friction.
• When washing your dark blue jeans, you can put other garments of a similar colour in the washer with them to avoid colour transfer.
• Machine-washing your dark-coloured denim invites extra care as they might lose their depth, especially when using regular, harsh detergent. Besides, the garment can also fade.
• Wash your dark blue jeans in cold water. Avoid hot water because even though it seems effective, the jeans may shrink and fade.
• Fabric softeners must be avoided, as they leave residue on denim and can affect its structure and appearance. If you want to soften the garment, do a vinegar rinse.
• Place your washing machine on the gentlest cycle. Use a delicate setting to minimize the wear and tear of the garment.

New Denim Washing

If you have just gotten your new denim off the rack, remember to keep it separate from other lighter-wash loads. If possible, wash them separately to avoid bleeding.

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