Jeans are one of the most used items in the wardrobe, but many people find that the color quickly fades or that the jeans wash out after just a few washes. But is it possible to wash jeans without them losing color? The answer is yes – with the right routines.
Wash rarely and with care
Jeans don't need to be washed after every use. In fact, the less you wash them, the longer the color will last. Feel free to air out your jeans between uses and spot-treat stains instead of running the entire garment through the machine.
Choose the right temperature
High heat causes the color pigments to dissolve faster. Wash jeans at 30–40 degrees to preserve the color. Cold water is extra gentle for dark or colored jeans.
Turn the jeans inside out
Before washing: turn the jeans inside out. This will reduce abrasion against the drum and against other garments, and the color will last better.
Use the right detergent
Wash jeans with a gentle detergent for dark colors . Avoid bleach or harsh detergents that can dull the color.
Rinse and dry properly
Avoid excessive spinning and tumble drying. It is best to air dry your jeans hanging, inside out, to protect the color. Tumble drying can not only fade but also shrink your jeans.
Extra tips for dark jeans
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Wash with similar colors to avoid color transfer to other garments.
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For new jeans, you can first put them in cold water with a little salt to fix the color
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Never wash new jeans with white clothes
Summary
Jeans can keep their color for a long time if you:
– washes infrequently and spot-treats stains
– use low temperature and gentle detergent
– turn them inside out and dry carefully
If the color does start to fade , Rit's Renew to Blue kit can restore the color of dark jeans and make them look almost new again. With these routines and color restoration, your jeans can maintain both fit and color for much longer.
