How to restore that crisp feel to jeans?

[jeffersonmc]

I have a pair of Wings + Horn jeans that have worn in over the past few weeks, and naturally lost that crispness that new over-dyed denim has. Is there any product out there anyone can recommend to help keep them stiff? I liked the way they stacked at the ankles before, but they've lost that now...
Similarly, I have a pair of black Dior jeans that have some sort of acid treatment on them to make them a dark grey shade. I want to wash them to shrink them a bit, but want to keep them with a stiffer feel. As they are Diors and longer in the leg, they have that great crumpled look that will deteriorate when the denim softens.
I've tried Easy-On spray Speed Starch (without the iron) on the unwashed Dior's and it works, but doesn't last.

Any ideas? Someone recommended Samurai Soap, but I doubt that will work, and don't want to order it in to find it doesn't help.

Thanks!

 

[keikun13]

I've only ever heard of people using starch to restore the stiff feel to their jeans. Perhaps you should try a different brand/type of starch?

 

[Ludeykrus]

Starch. Lots and lots of starch.

 

[robbie]

the next time you boil potatoes, pull the potatoes out and save the water... then put your jeans in the water let em soak for a while like you would during a hot soak, then air dry them.

 

[Racove]

^ while that is one form of starch... it seems ridiculous. are you for real?

 

[robbie]

it isn't as hard on the fabric

 

[FashionIQ]

Originally Posted by robbie

the next time you boil potatoes, pull the potatoes out and save the water... then put your jeans in the water let em soak for a while like you would during a hot soak, then air dry them.

What kind of scent does that leave behind?

 

[Curious_George]

Potato?

 

[jeffersonmc]

Thanks!

I'm going to try the commercial starch route. Anyone recommend a brand they've used with success before? I'm assuming its a liquid, yeah? Any issues with leaving a white residue on the clothing? I have only used the spray Speed Starch before. Never the kind you soak your clothes in / throw in the wash (which I think also requires an ironing)...