Are you not supposed to wash Levi’s? It’s best to wash denim as little as possible—not only to prevent shrinking and fading but also to conserve water and lessen the impact on the environment. When your item is ready for a freshening up: Turn your denim inside-out. Wash separately in cold water. How often do … Read more
How much do original 501 jeans shrink? The 501 is not sanforized. That is a process invented in the 1920s that limits post-wash shrinkage. After sanforization the pants will only shrink about 1% in wash. But without it, a pair of raw denim will shrink up to 10% after the first wash. How much do … Read more
How much do Levis shrink in the dryer? In general, expect up to 3–4% shrinkage, which on a pair of jeans with a 32″ inseam would mean shrinking about 1″–1¼” in the length. The width is much less prone to shrinkage because there is less applied tension in that direction during fabric construction. How many … Read more