braidkid
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Hello there,
I just got my first pair of APC NS's and I'm excited to say the least. I've been reading this site for a few months now and have a question regarding washing raw dry denim. It is my understanding that I should wear these as long as possible without washing for them to get their own distinct wear. My question is, what is it about washing that removes honeycombs/whiskering/etc..? Is it the water or the dryer? What's the difference between soaking in cold water for 20 minutes vs. washing in the washing machine? I noticed my APC's said to wash with black woolite....what's this for?
If anyone can give some basic info as to why not to wash denim and what washing does to the fabric, I would be very thankful. And please dont say, use the search function, as I have never seen the reason behind not washing jeans and the theory behind it. Thanks...
I just got my first pair of APC NS's and I'm excited to say the least. I've been reading this site for a few months now and have a question regarding washing raw dry denim. It is my understanding that I should wear these as long as possible without washing for them to get their own distinct wear. My question is, what is it about washing that removes honeycombs/whiskering/etc..? Is it the water or the dryer? What's the difference between soaking in cold water for 20 minutes vs. washing in the washing machine? I noticed my APC's said to wash with black woolite....what's this for?
If anyone can give some basic info as to why not to wash denim and what washing does to the fabric, I would be very thankful. And please dont say, use the search function, as I have never seen the reason behind not washing jeans and the theory behind it. Thanks...