Soft, medium weight non stretch denim for jeans and jackets.
How to wash Raw Denim
The washing machine can be a cramped space for stiff raw denim fabric like this. Creasing marks and white folds are common damages on denim from a spin in the drum.
Our best advice to avoid creasing marks and white folds is actually to NOT wash in the washing machine, but to wash only by soaking it in water for 30 mins, with a mild detergent, and then rinse 2-3 times before you hang it to dry (don’t wring it!).
However, IF you decide to wash in the washing machine:
- Cutting the fabric into smaller pieces before washing will help to prevent creasing marks and white folds.
- Sink the fabric into water and allow to soak, so it is wet when you put it in the machine
- Choose a setting with very low or no spin cycle
- Take fabric out of machine as soon as the wash is finished. Hang to dry. Do not wring or tumble dry.
- If creasing marks appear, ironing when the fabric is still damp helps.
Instructions courtesy of mind the MAKER