I have a jeans question

essential · Jul 16th, 2007, 02:13 AM

I notice for all my dark denims that the color on the knee parts always rubbed off. After a few months of wear (only occasionally; not on a daily basis), the color on the knees fades and my jeans would look nice and dark all over except for these patches on the knee (which is looking lighter). I actually paid more attention to how i wear the jeans (I don't kneel, I try to straighten my knee when I sit.. etc) but it still fades.

Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me/or my jeans? I saw other pictures posted on the site and everyone's jeans look great -- no patches!!

Any suggestions Plz??

Carrie Bradshaw · Jul 16th, 2007, 03:10 AM

Maybe you aren't washing them the right way (?)

noon · Jul 16th, 2007, 07:06 AM

Do you put your jeans in the dryer, that could make the color fade?

Menna · Jul 16th, 2007, 08:29 AM

I have the same problem , always on the knee parts!

ZoeyZoo · Jul 16th, 2007, 01:53 PM

I don't know if it's related to washing or wear. I turn mine inside out to wash them. I have also heard putting something in the wash to keep the colors dark. I know there are some detergents for dark colors. A little vinegar in the wash is another trick I've heard for colors but I haven't tried it yet.

loserxstar · Jul 16th, 2007, 02:48 PM

i hear a cup of vinegar or salt in the wash will prevent fading.

essential · Jul 17th, 2007, 03:26 AM

thanks everyone. For me, it's JUST the knee parts. The rest of the jeans looks great!

[[WEE-YiN__XO]] · Jul 18th, 2007, 12:27 PM

You know what.
Don't put them in the dryer, leave them to dry themselves. Thats what I do, and I don't have any problem with the dark wash jean.

Jul 16th, 2007, 02:13 AM	#1
essential Member	I have a jeans question I notice for all my dark denims that the color on the knee parts always rubbed off. After a few months of wear (only occasionally; not on a daily basis), the color on the knees fades and my jeans would look nice and dark all over except for these patches on the knee (which is looking lighter). I actually paid more attention to how i wear the jeans (I don't kneel, I try to straighten my knee when I sit.. etc) but it still fades. Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me/or my jeans? I saw other pictures posted on the site and everyone's jeans look great -- no patches!! Any suggestions Plz??

Jul 16th, 2007, 03:10 AM	#2
Carrie Bradshaw Member	Re: I have a jeans question Maybe you aren't washing them the right way (?) __________________ "Pink is looking tired to me. Cobalt-blue looks new... Everything looks tired. I'm tired. Cocktail is the new gala. We've been trenched to death. No boot-cut jeans. I'm banning them." -Barbara Atkin

Jul 16th, 2007, 07:06 AM	#3
noon Sun in my eyes Location: in the middle of the desert	Re: I have a jeans question Do you put your jeans in the dryer, that could make the color fade?

Jul 16th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#4
Menna Member Location: Holland	Re: I have a jeans question I have the same problem , always on the knee parts!

Jul 16th, 2007, 01:53 PM	#5
ZoeyZoo Member Location: USA	Re: I have a jeans question I don't know if it's related to washing or wear. I turn mine inside out to wash them. I have also heard putting something in the wash to keep the colors dark. I know there are some detergents for dark colors. A little vinegar in the wash is another trick I've heard for colors but I haven't tried it yet.

Jul 16th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#6
loserxstar Member Location: San Jose, CA	Re: I have a jeans question i hear a cup of vinegar or salt in the wash will prevent fading.

Jul 17th, 2007, 03:26 AM	#7
essential Member	Re: I have a jeans question thanks everyone. For me, it's JUST the knee parts. The rest of the jeans looks great!

Jul 18th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#8
[[WEE-YiN__XO]] What Bag Next? Location: La	Re: I have a jeans question You know what. Don't put them in the dryer, leave them to dry themselves. Thats what I do, and I don't have any problem with the dark wash jean. __________________ "My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses." - Audrey Hepburn