How To Look After Your Jeans

How To Look After Your Jeans | MR PORTER

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Does freezing malodorous jeans really remove the stink? Watch this film to find out.
Denim aficionado Mr Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean offers a definitive care guide, busting a few myths in the process. So when you really can't wait any longer to wash your denim, this film shows you how.
Read the full article on The Journal: mr-p.co/6ioEc5
Take a look at jeans on MR PORTER: mr-p.co/NPfEbW
Steps:
1. Are they pre-washed or raw? This film focuses on raw denim
2. Wear your jeans for as long as possible before the first wash, 6 months if you can
3. Fill a bowl with tepid water and add some detergent
4. Turn the jeans inside out and let them soak for 30 minutes, then rinse with fresh water
5. Dry them on a rack or shower rail
6. Know when to retire them
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@Figs3 5 жыл бұрын

It's been 4 years and I still regret not watching this video sooner. So many amazing jeans and clothes that I basically wasted because of not proper management.

@danielbruce3090 8 жыл бұрын

sht did i hear 6 months, my asian mom start slappin me if i dont wash em after 2 days

@thatsit2374 8 жыл бұрын

Im proud to say i have not wash my nudie jean for 2 years now ;) thats right, some people have not wash for than 10 yrs the jean must have look like really distressed white

@choco_hy 6 жыл бұрын

AHAHAHA my mom too "every piece of clothing has to be washed."

@zebulundocallas 5 жыл бұрын

There is an Asian secret of washing jeans without fading. It all requires some salt, vinegar and indigo dye. Only a few miners know that because of US introduction of Levi Strauss jeans.

@rehamhinai4745 4 жыл бұрын

I can relate 😂 .. I am an Arab and we do wash everything a loooot 😅 Being clean is the ultimate 👌

@rehamhinai4745 4 жыл бұрын

@@zebulundocallas Hi there, i just need a clarification please if possible. Do you wash only with salt, vinegar and dye? Or you mean you add those with the detergent?

@whiskeythrottle3771 4 жыл бұрын

The key ring zipper idea is brilliant, thanks for sharing!

@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh 2 жыл бұрын

great video. In the last 90 days all of my jeans except for one have entered the "maybe time to trash" phase. I have taken care of them for many many many years. No hot water. No dryer. Don't wash too often. etc.

@OSCAR-uv9bw 4 жыл бұрын

the tips on when to wear at the end , excellent

@titanbubu 9 жыл бұрын

My journey to becoming a complete tool is over! Thank you Mr Porter!

@b.vonschnauser207 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Porter? More like Mr Douche Bag.

@Sirena.1127 Жыл бұрын

💀

@StoophStoph Жыл бұрын

It's been 7 years, have you become a tool yet or is the journey still ongoing?

@blkferrinful 6 жыл бұрын

The best info and easy to watch! I just bought levi raw denim !

@zScrotumify 9 жыл бұрын

Man, what great tips, more of these please!

@Lobstrique 7 жыл бұрын

this is so useful!! thank you! and the music, the imagery, the script and your voiceover sum up to a great video :)

@desertdezz127 6 жыл бұрын

That key ring tip was very helpful

@AustralianLeprechaun 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@LesiureBoy 9 жыл бұрын

Why the hell was I so intrigued to click on this video?

@WilliamMilesChuen 7 жыл бұрын

Love this video !

@designertjp-utube 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! I'm a *Mr.* *Porter* who highly endorces this superb *Instructional* *Jeans* *Video* !

@user-xn2vi8xz5z 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone speaking of my mind.. Yes, wash'em after months.. 👌👌👍👍

@dhanuparwito20 5 жыл бұрын

This video will be completely different if they live in Southeast Asia😂 you get sweaty for just standing around for 5 mins in my city😂

@mrvk39 5 жыл бұрын

can't imagine wearing any real selvedge jeans in tropical environments! most good denim would be 12-14 ounces weight which would be just so brutal in hot and humid weather!

@TheNamesDitto 5 жыл бұрын

That's why we have uniqlo jeans my guy

@thexplode7 4 жыл бұрын

I kinda just endure it Malaysian btw

@thongdinhm 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I live in Vietnam and everyday I wear jeans I have to wash them immediately at the end of the day. At tropical countries, where the weather’s hot and humid, you are outside all the day and your jeans will smell horrible and sweaty when you come back home

@kev9385 4 жыл бұрын

There is loads of “denim heads” in asia..

@VolrathMTG 2 жыл бұрын

I just bit the bullet and bought a pair of Tom Ford selvedge slim jeans from your site. I'm both wounded, and excited!

@mierezsaturday5855 2 ай бұрын

Please give update.

@beboplaplace3762 Жыл бұрын

Had to find that zipper trick myself wish someone told me but finding it out really helped. Thought I was the only one though 😅

@omanriqu 9 жыл бұрын

Useful advice.

@MrAdamz123 9 жыл бұрын

Loved this Ahaha!

@kissme4492 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend wearing them when they are damp to protect against shrinkage ?

@miguelon5590 4 жыл бұрын

Awesomeeeee video

@shivamlohiya2312 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful

@mauriciof2252 5 жыл бұрын

Well finding a date while wearing 6 month dirty jeans isn't gonna be easy

@dhruviin 3 жыл бұрын

So get two :)

@gusomar7213 2 жыл бұрын

i guess Im asking randomly but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost the login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

@jadielspencer8743 2 жыл бұрын

@Gus Omar instablaster ;)

@jackweller4800 Жыл бұрын

I miss these kinds of videos

@rodnellorilla9780 9 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! keep it up =D

@stanbalo 5 жыл бұрын

I usually use the shower hose/spray to "wash" the jeans bec it has enough pressure to get rid of the dirt. Do it inside and out. Hang dry. Also, try not to sit on the floor or anything dirty so you won't have any stains to worry about

@kekoajk05 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome post.... all about that selvedge

@MRPORTER 9 жыл бұрын

Let's not lie, many go weeks or months without washing our jeans in fear of ruining them. Here's how to look after your jeans for those risk averse denim owners.

@erikrobinson8699 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@evisetyopalupi2259 9 жыл бұрын

SAMA2.

@jainecheng 9 жыл бұрын

cute :)

@cfrincon 9 жыл бұрын

I hardly ever wash mine... I do make sure to hang then in the closet so as to keep them well ventilated, in a dry climate environment you can get away with a single hand wash per year and not fear being chastised by your social group!

@axxjam4820 8 жыл бұрын

+MR PORTER I throw my jeans in the wash machine after 1-3 wears and tumble dry them. that even goes for all my balmain jeans. I still get nothing but compliments

@martinnogales2259 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@scalewithjustin 2 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know which denim brand is showcased in this video?

@inigojuancarlos 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t wash my raw 501s for 5 months now. Looks fantastic as they age well.

@johanerichards 6 жыл бұрын

Good to know 👍

@JesusRamirez-ju9xr 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome sweeter!!! Where did you get it?

@Alex1Leg 5 жыл бұрын

I washed my jeans inside out and now there is a crease down the middle that I can't iron out. Is there a way to fix this

@swicheroo1 7 жыл бұрын

I'd avoid washing jeans for a while, if you're buying 300 and up jeans. 6-9 months, if they are on low rotation. The problem is that the salts and minerals leached from your body--combined with the stains--will ultimately cause deterioration of the fiber. My last pair were 500 dollar jeans and I probably could have kept these unwashed for a while longer...but you really need to just realize that you are not doing the fibers any favors over the long term.

@2dahiphop 9 жыл бұрын

I want that garment rack!!!

@tofubitez 6 жыл бұрын

it’s sad how much i need this

@Rajiv27 5 жыл бұрын

good tips :)

@fabian.s550 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh the Jean category’s are kinda relatable😂😂

@TheTillinger123 6 жыл бұрын

what do i do if i have a job and social life to maintain?

@Figs3 5 жыл бұрын

Get two different jeans brands. One less expensive for work that you really don't care about, but you need pants. Then one nice pair for a social life. Like for dates etc.

@yagyeshsharma6280 4 жыл бұрын

@@Figs3 not all heros wear capes

@wilsjane 4 жыл бұрын

+Figs3. So what happens when it is raining when you have arranged to meet your date,? I can imagine what would happen if I cancelled a date with my girlfriend because I did not want to get my jeans wet. I imagine that her response would involve a bucket of cold water. Hopefully she would wait while I turned my jeans inside out. 😀😀😀

@link3rd 9 жыл бұрын

ahhh, i could have saved so many of my jeans had i seen this a few years ago.... better late than never

@upcycledwear 4 жыл бұрын

What do you do if you ruined your Jean's by putting them in the dryer at high temparature??? Mine are stretchy around the thigh/crotch area in front and back. Is there a way to repair??

@leffe3538 6 жыл бұрын

From which brand is the jeans shown in the video?

@TheIst0NE 9 жыл бұрын

Not to wash jeans for months? After 1 or 1.5 week I always wash my jeans. Every men sweats at some degree duging the days, and after a while it gets uncomfortable to wear jeans that were in usage for some days. Or is it only me?... I'm a bit confused now.

@jamespartida9581 5 жыл бұрын

bro youre fucking stupid lol

@princehabeeboo4887 5 жыл бұрын

it's only you man. coz you're stupid.

@huhreally 9 жыл бұрын

Exceptional!

@alanwhite7912 7 жыл бұрын

Life's too short for any of that.

@dragosb.5059 5 жыл бұрын

Alan White So true...

@guitarskate613 5 жыл бұрын

For what? This is literally less maintenance than most people do with their jeans lol

@nsnsmznsnsndjnds2248 5 жыл бұрын

Hobbies

@liljuanito123 4 жыл бұрын

It's waaay less washing. He is saying to wash your raw denim jeans at a minimum 6 months. Other people wash their pre-washed every other week. To me that is a lot of time saved.

@elijahschnake3863 3 жыл бұрын

For not washing things?

@munkeypants1 9 жыл бұрын

Im trying to find a denim-friendly "antibacterial spray" like the one in this vid. Any suggestions as to what I can use & where to buy from in the UK?

@MrKili125 9 жыл бұрын

www.thelaundress.com/fabric-fresh-classic

@seraphthecreator 5 жыл бұрын

Zoflora diluted 1:80 with water is what I use with no ill effects even on black jeans

@Known-unknowns 3 жыл бұрын

I used to wash jeans in the bath, but now I’ve found that modern washing machines will do the same job on ‘woollens’ setting. Keep the temp low or even cold.

@samuelguce 2 жыл бұрын

I would stray away from rack dry, may disfigure or put weird creases - drip dry from beltloop hooks I would say

@hansoolee4077 4 жыл бұрын

I wash mine after a certain amount of wears maybe a week or 2

@jomargalang9519 2 жыл бұрын

2:40 You don't squeeze the excess water of the jeans after you soaked and wash them in the water with detergent?

@elsiebloom806 7 жыл бұрын

You are so cool!

@ericrubin8461 4 жыл бұрын

I have not washed mine in 18 months injust hang them every after use and just spray anti bac solution. Still smell like new

@maximvazhov6904 7 жыл бұрын

Where can i get the same kind of cardigan?

@moosejuice2609 6 жыл бұрын

By "shortening raw denim's lifespan" what does he mean? Do threads come loose, or does the color just fade?

@mehtabkandaable 3 жыл бұрын

I believe what happens if you throw them in the dryer is they get really small. They shrink basically

@sbsb7845 9 жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@andycollins9685 7 жыл бұрын

I was mine in cold water and hang dry

@aland2451 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video, last part was bull. I think any of those jeans could have be worn on a friday night. Except for the first pair maybe.

@mookangii 7 жыл бұрын

What about slim fit or skinny jeans with spandex in them?

@jan-olofharnvall8760 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t wash my jeans until I was 35, and twice since then😁

@Mo_Humza 4 жыл бұрын

Wash your denim after 2 wear...washing denim give it new look nd when it fades it look more good

@matthewmilan482 6 жыл бұрын

What was that ditergent or spray

@BringMotion 9 жыл бұрын

I love your videos ! But my English is bad , so if you can make a French subtitle for the details, would be perfect !! Anyway, continue, this is awesome !!

@blindfoldme4841 8 жыл бұрын

i have 5 year old diesel jeans that i never ever wash. i refuse to wash them i just spot clean and anti bacterial spray it and febreeze.

@asmikaali8042 7 жыл бұрын

I wash mine every week, is that bad??

@kevinchancey2000 6 жыл бұрын

When you don't wash your washed jeans you still apart them after every wear?

@Dnjkgan 5 жыл бұрын

Random oof at the end, but the video was great

@modalisk 9 жыл бұрын

seriously, don't wash raw pre-6 months. your first wash will considerably affect the fading of your jeans. Once you wash, you basically seal in whatever fades you have been getting so far, and everything after that kind of fades more dully and with much less contrast. Wash too early, and you'll never get the great high-contrast fades that everyone wants

@mohdibrahim706 4 жыл бұрын

Godd video bro

@amazon854 9 жыл бұрын

very nice jeans .. what brand are they?

@harrisgoldstein9636 8 жыл бұрын

+Hassan Almatawah Jean Shop

@chubbyluna4467 6 жыл бұрын

The 'in' thing nowadays are ripped jeans. The more ripped they look, the better. Personally, I don't like them. I'd like to start with raw denim and see it slowly transform into a faded form over the years. My fave though is the classic Levi's 501. For me, nothing beats that. Quality that never goes out of style.

@SIedgeHammer83 6 жыл бұрын

I wash my jeans every week. Singapore weather sucks every day is summer here. And none of my Jeans last more than a year.

@williama-d6 6 жыл бұрын

why do you end up getting big rips in the crutch area i have three or four pairs of jeans like this that i have had to repair

@dons9063 6 жыл бұрын

William A-D probably friction

@dazzlerkunalpurohit8294 5 жыл бұрын

How to cut fruits plz make video on this

@MuneemIslam 4 жыл бұрын

Well I dont have any stain o. My denim so no need to clean for another year

@nachoxsupreme1444 7 жыл бұрын

I only own 2 pair of jeans, so that puts me on the lower end of the hierarchy right?

@Cherokie89 6 жыл бұрын

It's like jeans, but 500 dollars and unwashable! "Jeepers, sign me up!"

@takenostress6099 4 жыл бұрын

I used to iron my jeans

@propanawty9091 3 жыл бұрын

I go to dot branning on the square in eastenders, top bird

@CleanBean882 8 жыл бұрын

what brand jeans are those at the end? i know they say jean on them

@mohitsukhija9345 8 жыл бұрын

+CleanBean882 Jean shop jeans

@CleanBean882 8 жыл бұрын

thanks

@sean1592 7 жыл бұрын

Any tips for pure black jeans?

@locutusdborg126 7 жыл бұрын

If you don't want any fading, dry clean. If you don't mind very slight fading, turn inside out and wash at low temperature. If you want them to shrink a little, dry on the hot cycle. If you want no shrinkage, dry on the coldest cycle you have.

@biaten 5 жыл бұрын

Awww the last comment :)

@SeptienPatterson 8 жыл бұрын

I just soaked a pair of raw denim jeans today, but I never turn them inside out and I let them air dry

@walfredmelendez9159 2 жыл бұрын

Brand of jeans please

@katiekvb 7 жыл бұрын

He used a Levi's vintage clothing 50s t shrirt to rub against the denim!???

@phototristan 9 жыл бұрын

Where can I get this Jean brand of jeans?

@captinp3anuts 9 жыл бұрын

www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/jean_shop/slim-fit-raw-selvedge-denim-jeans/592458 called jean shop

@PastorBruceKramer 9 жыл бұрын

Thedubman $260 for just one pair of jeans?! Geeeeesss, for ONE plain ol' jeans? At least they're not already 3/4 worn out or full of holes. I'd be hard pressed to have to pay that much for a good pair of dress slacks, shirt and dress/sport coat! Oh, well to each their own.

@BenjerminGaye 9 жыл бұрын

In the video? Or this specific brand? Cuz I'm quite sure I saw Levi's there and those run from 35 to like 80.

@PastorBruceKramer 9 жыл бұрын

BenjerminGaye the above link goes to MrPorter.com which lists: "Jean Shop - Slim-Fit Raw Selvedge Denim Jeans $260 " I only wear western cut Wranglers (#936DEN). I used to wear western cut LEEs, but they've changed their "cut" and don't fit as well, plus nobody carries them around here. Levis never have fit me, PLUS all I ever see are 3/4 worn out Levis for sale! And they're always more expensive than (unwashed)Wranglers which I only buy when I can get them on sale for $25 or less. OMG, thinking maybe I missed something I went back to the above web page and clicked on jeans: www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/clothing/jeans The cheapest I saw was $100 (AND 3/4 worn out! as many of them listed are), but most were $300 - 400+, with several well above that -- one pair for $1,735 and another for $1,455!!!! As I said before, to each their own

@BenjerminGaye 9 жыл бұрын

PastorBruceKramer at 1:11 he shows a pair of raw Levi's. U could probably get it for $45-60 depending on where u live. Mr.Porter link will take you to a site that sells their products. Levi's wouldn't be there.

@evilflowx 9 жыл бұрын

i've never seen raw denim with zipper. all mine are button fly.

@100858101 9 жыл бұрын

Custom made jeans maybe.

@100858101 9 жыл бұрын

Or altered

@wearyourjeans 7 жыл бұрын

what brand jeans is in the video?

@benjaminishere 7 жыл бұрын

Munchie Red. Jean Shop NYC

@brendenwhiteley3847 7 жыл бұрын

if ur raw denim starts smelling shitty, a good free way to fix that is to put em in the freezer for a couple hours. the cold kills bacteria and makes em smell good as new.

@ImanoSPutra 7 жыл бұрын

Pieter Vlogs you just placed your denim inside the freezer? Or are you using container(s) before leaving them for couple of hours??

@brendenwhiteley3847 7 жыл бұрын

James Jordan i just throw em in overnight lol

@ImanoSPutra 7 жыл бұрын

Pieter Vlogs really? you don't place it inside plastic bag or somethin? I can't do that since i have mom.. lol

@brendenwhiteley3847 7 жыл бұрын

Imano Santoso P i dont really have to worry about it cuz my mom doesnt cook lmao

@ImanoSPutra 7 жыл бұрын

Pieter Vlogs i love your vlog! thanks for replyin even though it's kinda cheesy question(s) loll

@tdfcustom 9 жыл бұрын

You don't tell me what to do to my pants!

@pafnutiyrozenblum5126 9 жыл бұрын

[insert inevitable locker room humor here] :)

@Funes5 3 жыл бұрын

ok, but you can't beat the look and feel of a brand new pair of jeans that still have that stiff crispness about them.

@williamsnyder5616 5 жыл бұрын

Come to SF. Bears meet every Sunday afternoon for "Scruffy Sunday..."

@williamsnyder5616 5 жыл бұрын

The bar is called 440 Castro...

@dpg227 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, pants are dirty after wearing them for a few days and need to be washed. If your pants can't stand up to frequent washing, you need to find more durable ones or accept the fact that their lifespan will be limited. You could still hand wash and drip dry to minimize damage and save energy.

@brod2man 6 жыл бұрын

Damn the world is complicated My jeans start to get a butt smell after about a week of daily wash. I can't tell if my butt works more than other people or if I'm just more paranoid that others can smell it. I can only detect the smell when I put my face deep into the fabric and sniff. I assume others can't smell this since their noses are like 2 metres away, but I worry about it too much to be able to comfortably sit next to someone in a cinema. Always paranoid they are put off by the smell.

@NamorVendetta 3 жыл бұрын

Gross, why would you put your face into it?

@brod2man 3 жыл бұрын

@@NamorVendetta the trick is to wrap your head tightly in the jeans so you are absorbing all of the faecal matter. The deeper the better

@Flipodahippo 7 жыл бұрын

I never wash my jeans and they don't stink. I think it has to do with the fact that I shower on a daily basis.

@leloodallasmultipass 8 жыл бұрын

haha. I wear my jeans for a year before washing. I might have the advantage of naturally smelling like a spring meadow.

@theone4youu 7 жыл бұрын

Too much work for a pair of jeans, seriously 6months without a wash? soak them in water and hang dry, legit would take 2 days just for the jeans to be properly cleaned/dried.

@Flipodahippo 7 жыл бұрын

theone4youu I never wash my jeans and the don't ever stink. Not even 1and I have over 30 pairs of jeans. All you have to do is have great genes and not produce disgusting body odor and your all good. Look at me I don't have any BO and hence y I never once wear deodorant. Just shower on a daily basis and your good. But you don't take showers don't you?

@kingmobi1523 3 жыл бұрын

The manner of care to these jeans is like the last of its kind. Only if it's going into extinction.

@amayaflight8157 6 жыл бұрын

I only have I pair of jeans and it happens to be raw denim which I wear every weekend. I put it in a plastic bag then straight to the freezer then air it out for the night out. I convinced myself that I will be able to preserve the shape and color of my jeans turns out I cant see that well and need to wear some glasses.