How to shrink levis 501 and keep the shine?
Posted by confused in Fashion & Accessories @ Jun 23, 2008
Q: i have the deep indigo levis 501 jeans and i really do not want to lose its shine. i bought a 31 32 and i am normally a 29 30. can someone please help me shrink these. do i use cold water in the tub or hot? and how do i dry them, hang dry or lay it flat? thanks
A: Wash in hot water, dry in the dryer on hot -- they should shrink up an inch or so in the waist. The indigo dye will wash out a little, but it will wash out in cold water after 2 or so washes.
By "shine" do you mean the depth and darkness of the color? Or do your jeans have some kind of glittery effect? If it's glitter, only use cold water.
How to wash levis 501 jeans without fading the shinyness of the jeans?
Posted by Brandon P in Fashion & Accessories @ Sep 02, 2008
Q: when you machine wash 501 jeans the color fades, the shiny of the jeans go away.
A: You could dry clean it, but that's a lot of work for some people. I just fold my jeans inside out and wash them in COLD water not HOT. Hot water will definely fase the colors away.