How to keep your black jeans looking new for years

Black jeans are an investment that can serve you for years if you take proper care of them. They are timeless wardrobe pieces suitable for almost any occasion. A few simple changes in your daily habits can allow you to enjoy their deep black colour and great appearance.

There are many causes of black jeans fading. The most common are:

• washing in water that’s too hot,
• using inappropriate detergents,
• drying in a tumble dryer,
• not properly preparing the fabric before the first wash.

Dark dyes are particularly prone to washing out. Fortunately, there are proven ways to prevent this.

Proper preparation before the first wash is key if you want your black trousers to maintain their deep colour for as long as possible. Experts recommend soaking them in cold water with white vinegar and salt.

Vinegar and salt help stabilise the dye in the fabric, so the colour doesn’t wash out as quickly. To do this, you need about 120 ml of vinegar and two tablespoons of salt per litre of water. Soaking should last about 30 minutes.

One of the most common mistakes is washing jeans "right side out." Friction in the washing machine causes the dye to wear off, especially at the seams and edges. Therefore, always turn the trousers inside out before washing.

Additional tip: Choose delicate fabric wash cycles and do not exceed temperatures of 30°C. This will not only protect the colour but also extend the life of the material.

The dryer is the number one enemy of black jeans. High temperatures destroy the dye structure, making the fabric fade faster. Instead, dry the trousers naturally, preferably flat and in the shade.

What else can you do?

• Use special detergents for washing dark fabrics.
• Don’t overdo the amount of detergent or liquid – excess chemicals weaken the fibres.