How to Get Aging on Selvedge Jeans

Jeans develop character and personal style as they age.

For denim lovers looking to age their jeans, selvedge jeans, made of the highest-quality denim around, age better than most. Selvedge jeans are raw denim jeans produced on older-style shuttle looms that are no longer used in most modern jean production. This process creates jeans made with more fabric, making them sturdier and creating a neat edge that doesn't fray. It takes time and patience to create an aged look in selvedge denim, but the results will be worth the wait.

Instructions

1. Wear your selvedge jeans as much as possible. The more you wear the jeans, the more creases and wear and tear you will create, making permanent aged marks over time.

2. Wait at least six months before washing your selvedge jeans. The longer you wait to wash them, the better the aging will look when you finally do.

3. Hand wash the selvedge denim. Turn the denim inside out and wash in cold water with delicate detergent if you're content with the fade of the jeans, or wash in warm water if you want a bit more fading. Hang the jeans to dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Spot clean if you stain the jeans to avoid washing as much as possible.

• Stick the jeans in the freezer overnight to kill bacteria if you feel it necessary, instead of washing.

• Never put selvedge jeans in a washing or drying machine, as both can cause irreparable damage to these hiqh-quality jeans.

• Raw denim will stain before washing so avoid wearing them if you will be wearing or sitting on anything light colored, including your shoes.

Resources

• Raw Denim: Home Of Everything Raw And Denim