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HOW TO KEEP BLACK JEANS BLACK

Sustainability / 
January 2019

Close-up of the back of a pair of black jeans.Close-up of the back of a pair of black jeans.

Putting on black jeans is an effortless way to step up your look. Of course, if you take pride in the wear and tear of your jeans, we get it. But if you're looking to keep them dark and sharp, we've got you covered with some easy tips and tricks to try at home.

Illustration of a washer and a fridge with a headline reading 1. STOP WASHINGIllustration of a washer and a fridge with a headline reading 1. STOP WASHING

Machine washing your jeans is the quickest way to fade them. Instead of running for the washer-dryer, try spot-treating the stains instead. Put them in the freezer to kill any bacteria and lingering odors.

Header reading 2. WASH RIGHT. Below, there is an illustration of a pair of jeans with the text "turn inside out" followed by an illustration of a washer with the text "cold water" followed by an illustration of jeans hanging to dry with the text "hang dry."Header reading 2. WASH RIGHT. Below, there is an illustration of a pair of jeans with the text "turn inside out" followed by an illustration of a washer with the text "cold water" followed by an illustration of jeans hanging to dry with the text "hang dry."

If the freezer isn’t for you and you do toss those black jeans in the machine, be sure to turn them inside out, use cold water and get a detergent that’s specially formulated for dark fabrics. When they’re done, hang dry.
Header reading 3. LIFEHACK YOUR DENIM. Below is an illustration of vinegar, water, black jeans soaking in a tub, a timer set for 30 minutes, and a pair of jeans hanging to dry.Header reading 3. LIFEHACK YOUR DENIM. Below is an illustration of vinegar, water, black jeans soaking in a tub, a timer set for 30 minutes, and a pair of jeans hanging to dry.

Did you know that vinegar is known for locking in color? For an extra color-safe cleaning, soak your black jeans in cold water and a half cup of white vinegar for 30 minutes and then line dry. Added benefit: soaking and hand-washing is gentler on fabric, and maintains the quality of black denim. 


Now that you know how to keep black jeans from fading, check out our full range of black jeans for men and black jeans for women.