8 Tips to Keep Your Jeans from Wrinkling

8 Tips to Keep Your Jeans from Wrinkling

Do your jeans look wrinkled and messy no matter how many times you dry them? There’s no denying the fact that denim jeans are a popular style of pants. In fact, statistics show that they are the single most popular style of pants in the world, worn by men, women and children alike. Of course, there’s a good reason for the popularity surrounding jeans: they are strong, durable, comfortable, and available in countless different colors and designs. The sheer versatility of them alone is reason enough to wear them. But like all garments, even jeans are susceptible to wrinkles — and no one wants to wear a wrinkled pair of pants. So, how do you prevent your jeans from wrinkling?

Choose 100% Denim Jeans

Not all jeans are made of 100% denim. There’s been a growing trend towards the use of stretch jeans in recent years, which differ in the sense that they are constructed with both denim and some other elastic material, such as polyester or Spandex. The use of an elastic material allows the jeans to stretch without breaking or otherwise sustaining damage (hence the name stretch jeans). With that said, stretch jeans are also more likely to wrinkle. If you struggle to keep your jeans wrinkle-free, it’s probably best to stick with traditional, 100% denim jeans. There’s nothing wrong with stretch jeans, but they are harder to maintain wrinkle-free than their standard counterpart.

Wait Before Drying Your Jeans!

Simply tossing your jeans from the washing machine into the clothes dryer isn’t always enough to keep them wrinkle-free. Because they are made of thick denim, they have a tendency to bunch up, especially around the ankles. When this occurs, they may develop wrinkles in areas such as this. Thankfully, you can prevent this from happening by unraveling your jeans before placing them in the clothes dryer. After your jeans have finished washing, take a few minutes to pull out any bunched up fabric, ensuring your jeans are nice and straight. Only then should you transfer them over to the clothes dryer. Of course, this rule isn’t limited strictly to jeans. You can keep all of your garments wrinkle-free — or at least reduce the risk of wrinkling — by straightening them before placing them in the clothes dryer.

Add Fabric Softener

Fabric softener lives up to its namesake by making garments softer and more comfortable to wear. As a side benefit, though, it can also protect your jeans from wrinkles. The next time you wash your jeans, try adding a small amount of fabric softener (as per the label’s instructions). When your jeans come out of the washing machine, they should feel softer and with fewer wrinkles. Just remember to use fabric softener sparingly, as frequent use may leach additives onto the denim. You can buy fabric softener for as little as $5 bucks per bottle, which is a small price to pay to protect your jeans from wrinkles.

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Wash and Dry with Other Clothes

Have you ever tried washing and drying a pair of jeans in a single load? Sure you have! Although effective at cleaning, this often leads to wrinkled denim. The problem with washing and drying jeans in a single load is that it doesn’t have any other garments to help “retain” the jeans original shape; thus, wrinkles are more likely to form. So to prevent this from happening, try to get into the habit of washing and drying your jeans with other garments, preferably garments of similar color.

Follow the Care Label Instructions

I know this is probably common sense to most people, but it’s still worth mentioning that you should read and follow the instructions on your jeans’ care label. Typically found inside the waistband, this reveals the manufacturer’s recommendations on how to wash, clean and care for the jeans. Different manufacturers use different techniques when creating their jeans. As such, caring for them will vary depending on who exactly made them. You can often eliminate wrinkles while prolonging the life of your jeans by following the care label.

Remove from Dryer Promptly

Another tip that’s helpful to prevent your jeans from wrinkling is to remove them from the dryer promptly. Modern clothes dryers offer the benefit of removing wrinkles, at least partially. When fabric warms up, wrinkles smooth out; it’s just that simple. However, the wrinkles may re-form if you fail to remove your jeans from the dryer in a timely manner. Once your jeans have finished drying, remove them and either hang them on a clothes hanger or fold them. This alone will go a long ways in protecting your jeans from wrinkles.

Choose High-Quality Jeans

Don’t underestimate the importance of choosing high-quality jeans. Not all jeans are made of the same quality fabric and craftsmanship. If the jeans are poorly made, chances are they will wrinkle more easily. This is an instance in which the mantra “quality over quantity” holds true. Buying just a single pair of high-quality jeans is a smarter investment that buying half a dozen pair of low-quality jeans. Not only will they long longer, but you won’t experience wrinkling as frequently with them as you would with low-quality jeans.

Choose the Right Size

Of course, the size of your jeans will also affect whether or not they wrinkle. Wearing jeans that are too big, even by just an extra size or two, makes them more likely to wrinkle. This is because the excess fabric will crease and bend together, forming the characteristic wrinkles. There’s no simple way to prevent this from happening, other than wearing the right size. Thankfully, we make the process of finding the perfect pair of jeans a breeze. When ordering jeans here at MakeYourOwnJeans, you can specify your body waist and length measurements, meaning your jeans will be customized to fit you. There’s no need to worry about whether or not they will fit. As long as you provide the correct measurements when ordering your jeans, you’ll get them exactly how you need them.

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