How often should you wash your jeans?
The number of times jeans can be worn before washing sparked discussion online after a clothing brand shared its recommended washing frequency.
On Wednesday, January 21, a Filipino user shared an old Levi’s denim-washing guideline with a Reddit community to help the pants last longer.
“How many times do you wear your favorite jeans before washing?” the Redditor asked in the “r/pinoy” community.
The Reddit user also shared a post that reads, “Inimungkahi ng jeans brand na Levi’s na isuot muna ang iyong maong nang higit-kumulang 10 beses bago labhan.”
How many times do you wear your favorite jeans before washing?
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The post has earned nearly 750 upvotes and over 440 replies, with Redditors chiming in to share their thoughts on washing denim.
“That depends, [two] or [three] times if sa office ko lang sinuot at naka-aircon maghapon. If sa labas ako, like umuwi ng probinsya, mahaba nilakad at nagpawis [nang] todo, once lang talaga,” a Reddit user commented.
“Ako hanggang [two times] lang, makati na sa balat eh. [Three times] at most kapag hindi talaga nagtanggal at nagpawis sa labas,” another Redditor said.
“After wearing an authentic pair, baliktarin, at isabit lang. This is what I do sa mga Levi’s ko. I wash them if after a few months, nakikita ko na madumi na. I don’t wear them often, minsan [two times] a month lang and naka-rotate sila,” a different Reddit user shared.
“If lagi ka pawis sa daily activity mo, don’t do this. Advisable ito if lagi ka na AC [air-conditioned] na room. The reason siguro na gusto nila is 10x gamitin bago labhan is, they want you to wear it longer, as more frequent washing will destroy the fabric faster. I believe the older jeans are sturdier,” the Reddit user added.
“5-10 bago labhan, depende if may amoy na or if madumi na. Work wear naman kasi talaga ang purpose ng jeans and hindi advisable na labhan agad after gamitin,” another Redditor said.
“After dalawang suot, amoy pawis na,” a different Reddit user commented.
“[Twice] lang, sa init ba naman ng Pinas,” another Pinoy wrote.
In 2024, Levi’s published an article on how to properly care for jeans. The brand is recognized worldwide for its denim products.
“As a general rule, we recommend washing your denim sparingly. Over-washing can ruin the unique characteristics of your jeans, such as the creases and fades that naturally develop with wear,” it said in a blog.
“A good rule of thumb is to wash your jeans after about 10 wears, unless they are visibly dirty or start to smell. Between washes, spot clean any stains with a mild soap and a damp cloth or an old toothbrush,” the clothing brand added.
Levi’s stated that washing jeans “less frequently” helps preserve their quality and also reduces water consumption.
The American company was the first to manufacture blue jeans.
