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How to shrink-to-fit the classic Levi's 501 STF Jeans
- Hot Water. First, put the pants in as hot water as you can get out of your water heater.
- Drip Drying. After 60 minutes in the hot water you can take it up and let it drip.
- Towel Drying. After about 45 minutes drip drying it is time to use a more aggressive drying technique.
- Wear until completely dried.
Also asked, how do you wash Levis 501?
Keep in mind, the hotter the water, the more they shrink. To preserve the color, turn your 501™ jeans inside out, replace the warm water with cold water and add a cup of vinegar. Step 6 Let them drip dry until they are slightly damp. Step 7 Put them back on – ideally on a warm day or when you can sit by a fire.
Also to know is, how do I wash my Levis?
WASH YOUR JEANS LESS Wash them once every 10 wears at most to maintain fit and prevent too much “rebound.” Or go even longer and wear them until they smell a little funky. Use a damp cloth or old toothbrush with mild soap to remove small stains instead of washing them.
Most of our jeans have been preshrunk, so there should be very little shrinkage if any. We recommend you purchase the size that fits you best before washing, and they should still fit fine after washing. Shrink-to-Fit™ jeans are made from raw denim and have not been preshrunk.