Denim purist will tell you denim ought never to be washed. It is by not washing the jeans that allows the natural distress and aging of the denim to confirm to your body and soften with time. They suggest you put your unwashed jeans in a plastic bag and freeze for 24 to 48 hours and this process will kill any bacteria that may have adhered to the denim. Really? I am not a purist so I wash my denim and feel very comfortable helping my jeans age and distress naturally by wearing AND washing them. So as of now, you have an option.
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Vincent Castellanos
Based out of Los Angeles, California, men’s style expert Vincent Castellanos has been sharing his Fashion & Style Tips for Men with our readers. A personal men’s stylist, actor, and creator of www.vincentsftotd.com, Vincent specializes in fashion and lifestyle for men. Vincent’s ultimate goal is to educate the ordinary man in the art of dressing, grooming and lifestyle.
I like to wash mine in cold water on the delicate cycle using Woolite Zero. I have also been told that adding vinegar to the wash helps to preserve the colour.