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The Denim Care Guide 

Denim is a true wardrobe staple. Designed to get better with every wear and wash, here’s how to care for your pieces and get the most out of your denim. 

A stack of Seasalt jeans in different washes on the beachA stack of Seasalt jeans in different washes on the beach

Woven using responsibly sourced cotton, our denim is a durable fabric with a uniquely crafted texture. It’s a true everyday staple that’s designed to get better with age as it softens and fades, gaining natural highs and lows with every wear and wash. With the right care, your denim clothing will last season-after-season. 

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How To Wash Denim

  • Avoid over-washing your denim to preserve its shape, colour and texture.
  • Refresh denim between washes by hanging it to air out, or place your garment in the freezer for 24 hours to reduce any odours.
  • Zip, button and turn your denim inside out before washing to reduce fading.
  • Check the care label instructions and make sure to follow any guidance.
  • You can wash your denim in the washing machine at 30°C on a hand wash cycle with a mild detergent.
  • Be careful with new jeans as the dye may run and transfer to other clothes.
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How To Dry Denim

  • Reshape denim while damp to maintain its shape.
  • Hang denim on an airer and leave to dry naturally.  
  • Avoid tumble drying or hanging over radiators as excessive heat may cause shrinkage and misshaping.
  • If you need to iron your denim, make sure to turn your piece inside out first. 
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How To Store Denim

  • Fold or hang jeans and other denim pieces to help them maintain their shape.
  • Store denim in a dry place to avoid damp and mildew.
  • Keep denim out of direct sunlight for long periods of time to avoid fading. 
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How to Keep Denim Clean Between Washes 

Washing your denim less often will help preserve the shape and colour of your pieces. Brush off any mud or dirt, hang your denim by an open window to refresh between washes, or place in the freezer for 24 hours to reduce any odours 

How to Wash Black Denim

To keep the pigment of your dark denims nice and saturated, wash inside out on a low temperature (no higher than 30°C)Always wash with similar colours to avoid colour transfer and pick a detergent designed to preserve dark colours. 

Will Denim Shrink in the Wash?

Denim shouldn’t shrink in the washer if you follow the correct care label instructionsIn general, it’s best to use a low temperature (no higher than 30°C) and the handwash cycleReshape while damp, then hang to dry naturally. 

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