Posts filed under “Denim Care”

Put this on

You’ve probably seen these videos which have been passed around tweets/blogs recently. I didn’t learn much from the videos except for the one tip in the shoes video on how to tie your shoelaces correctly. If you tie the first twist one way, and then tie the loop twist the opposite way… then you can [...]

Delaying the wash experiment

Tailors of fine wool suits recommend that you avoid dry cleaning, and instead brush the suit regularly. Dry cleaning chemicals damage the fabric, so should only be used when absolutely necessary (less than once in six months). So, I was thinking about my denim. After about 6 months they start to turn pretty ugly. They [...]

Denim Care

There are no rules for what you do with your jeans. However, I’d like to offer you some suggestions which could help you enjoy your jeans. Selecting your correct size. Considering shrinkage. Before the denim is woven in the mill, the threads are treated with wax/resin (called sizing) which makes the threads are stiff and [...]