How to iron jeans

The question of how to iron jeans will sooner or later arise before any single man who has denim pants in his wardrobe. During the student period, as a rule, we treat this issue philosophically: if they look more or less, then you shouldn't bother. But adult and respectable men did not cease to show weakness and give up at the sight of wrinkled clothes. Moreover, manufacturers of denim clothing claim that such things do not always need to be ironed. What a twist. This is not a tribute to the slightly sloppy street fashion of the 21st century, not at all. It's just that when properly washed and dried, jeans are able to maintain their shape. The washing and drying rituals, however, involve a delicate, individual and purely manual approach.

Most modern men choose to wash their clothes in the washing machine or have them dry cleaned. This is a direct route to the ironing board, so whether we like it or not, we need to attach our hands not only to the steering wheel and gearbox, but also to the iron. Beauty requires sacrifice. Earlier we looked at how to iron a shirt, now let's look at how to iron jeans correctly.

Ironing and washing properly will help extend the life of your denim

Features of denim

Denim first appeared in America at the end of the 18th century. The need for a dense and practical fabric arose immediately after the development of a new continent. A large number of workers who worked day and night in the mines and in the fields needed comfortable and durable clothing. Jeans have become a kind of uniform designed to undergo heavy loads.

Today in stores you can also find items made of pure denim, reminiscent of items from the 19th century. Such trousers and jackets will be distinguished by a special density of the fabric, which almost does not stretch. Even the weight of this garment will seem more than it could be visually assumed. When washed, the fabric practically does not leave any sediment.

For ironing temperatures, refer to the product label.

However, most things in the 21st century are sewn from denim, to which elastane and lycra fibers are added. This information as a percentage is indicated on the tag. Trousers and jackets made from this fabric are lighter, stretch well and are not rough at the seams. After washing, such items may shrink slightly in width and length.

How to reduce the number of 'ironing'

Denim manufacturers do not recommend ironing frequently. This is due to the fact that creases will begin to appear on the product, which will not add grace to it.

The easiest way to 'dehydrate' jeans after washing is to drain the water

To significantly reduce the number of 'ironing' per item, a number of rules must be followed:

1. Before you throw a thing from jeans into the washing machine, you need to fasten all the zippers, buttons and buttons on it. After that, the clothes are turned inside out.
2. Denim should be washed separately from other clothing. The best option for washing is manual or delicate mode. If you have the time, it is better to wash jeans by hand with laundry soap and powder that does not contain chlorine or other bleaching ingredients. Interestingly, in the 80s, many jeans fans washed them directly on themselves. So, according to the assumption of the dandies, the pants did not fit. There is some truth in this, although such a self-destructive approach to style is not encouraged by us.
3. After washing, the jeans need to be carefully squeezed, but it is strictly forbidden to twist such things like a doormat. You can let the water drain on its own. To do this, it is enough to hang the washed clothes over a bathtub or basin and wait until thin streams of water stop running from the product,
4. Before drying, the jeans need to be pulled a little along the length and width, since even thick denim shrinks slightly after a stretch. Drying itself is recommended to be done in a horizontal position in the fresh air or in a well-ventilated area. To do this, the jeans must be laid out on a flat surface.

Obviously, the fulfillment of all these conditions in most cases (especially if the denim is thick) will help to completely avoid the subsequent 'ironing' procedure, which is important. Slightly less obvious, but just as important, a civilized approach to the washing procedure prolongs the average life of denim clothing. By the way, denim in dark colors cannot be dry-cleaned – keep that in mind.

Denim ironing rules

The denim ironing procedure has a number of features that are best considered point by point:

1. One of the success secrets is that denim does not need to be dried until it is 'done'. Denim garments can be ironed in a light damp state. If you do dry out your jeans, then lightly spray them with water from a spray bottle before using the iron. A damp gauze cloth can be used for the same purpose (tissue moistening).
2. Dark jeans are best ironed from the wrong side. This will help avoid the white creases that often appear on the fabric.
3. The average temperature for ironing jeans is around 150 ° C. Thicker fabrics can be ironed with a hotter iron. Usually this information is indicated on the product label, the sign will look like an iron with dots inside. On denim, you can see from two (150 ° C) to three points (over 200 ° C).
4. The ironing procedure should be started from the seams and pockets. Next, you need to walk along the front of the product, and then iron the back side.
5. If you iron denim pants, do not iron the arrows on them. This is a sign of bad taste, since denim has never historically been about such feints.

This completes the ironing procedure. There is nothing complicated in how to iron a shirt, no, after 2-3 interactions with the iron, you can easily give master classes on the care of denim clothes.

Step 1. We pass the iron along the side and inner seams Step 2. Ironing the back pockets Step 3. Iron the front of the pants Step 4. Iron the legs one by one along the entire length

Jeans care after ironing

To prevent jeans from wrinkling quickly and staying smoothed longer, they should not be worn immediately after ironing. In winter, individuals who are not the most resistant to the cold may suddenly come to the conclusion that a freshly ironed, warm fabric is an excellent assistant in the fight against frosty freshness on the way to the car or on the subway. Forget it, the product should cool down well. When hot, even thick fabric can wrinkle and lose its neat appearance very quickly.

Hand wash is ideal for denim

Wet denim after ironing also takes time to dry out. If you put on slightly wet jeans (this idea most often comes in the summer), then the risk of stretching your knees on your trousers increases to 100%. And walking in wet denim clothes in summer is a so-so sensation, quite comparable to a bath procedure. Remember to dry your jeans in a flat, horizontal position.

Conclusion

Contrary to popular belief that denim clothing is the most unpretentious in everyday life, practice shows the opposite. Jeans should not only be washed correctly, but also ironed correctly. Only if you follow the rules of denim care, your favorite denim jackets, shirts and trousers will serve you for a long time and will retain their shape and color for a long time.