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Product Care

-   [Dark Denim & Dye Transfer: What to Know & Our Policy](https://help.levi.com/hc/en-us/articles/34797976189709-Dark-Denim-Dye-Transfer-What-to-Know-Our-Policy)
-   [How to wash and care for your Levi’s® denim](https://help.levi.com/hc/en-us/articles/15463553339917-How-to-wash-and-care-for-your-Levi-s-denim)
-   [Will my Levi's® Jeans Shrink?](https://help.levi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025389111-Will-my-Levi-s-Jeans-Shrink)

Product Care

Taking proper care of your denim helps extend its lifespan and maintain the fit, feel, and color you love.

For best results:

-   Turn your denim inside out before washing,
-   Close all zippers to help maintain shape,
-   Use **cold water** to prevent shrinking and fading,
-   Select a **gentle or delicate cycle**, and
-   Use a mild detergent, especially for darker washes.

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### How should I dry my denim?

To help preserve the fit and fabric:

-   Skip the dryer whenever possible,
-   Hang your denim or lay it flat to air dry.

**Tip:** Turn your denim inside out and dry it in a shaded area to help prevent fading and avoid damp pockets.

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### How should I wash new denim?

When washing new denim for the first time:

-   Turn it inside out and zip it up,
-   Use **cold water** and a gentle cycle, and
-   Wash it separately.

New denim—especially darker washes—may release dye during the first wash, which can transfer to lighter items.

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### How often should I wash my denim?

To help maintain the shape and fit:

-   Wash your denim **after about every 10 wears**,
-   Avoid frequent washing to reduce stretching and wear.

For small stains, spot clean using a damp cloth or a soft brush with mild soap instead of running a full wash cycle.

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### How do I care for black denim and prevent fading?

Black denim is more prone to fading. To help preserve its color:

-   Wash inside out with cold water,
-   Use a gentle cycle and air dry,
-   Choose detergent designed for dark colors, and
-   Wash with other dark items to avoid color transfer.

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### How do I wash white denim?

To keep white denim looking bright:

-   Turn it inside out before washing,
-   Wash with other **white or light-colored items**

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### How do I wash raw denim without shrinking or fading?

Raw denim is not pre-shrunk and is designed to conform to your body over time. To care for it:

-   Hand wash with cold water and a gentle cleanser,
-   Avoid wringing the fabric,
-   Gently roll the denim from the hem to remove excess water, and
-   Hang to air dry.

[**Click Here to Learn More About Raw Denim**](https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/blog/article/what-is-raw-denim)**.**

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Following these care tips can help you get the most wear out of your Levi’s® denim while keeping it looking and feeling its best.

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