Life Hack: How to wash and dry jeans — and how often — to ensure they don’t fade or shrink

Some tips on how to wash your jeans to make them last as long as possible

The way you wash your jeans can affect how long they last. Picture: iStock 

Fashion fads come and go but a staple in most wardrobes is a trusty pair of jeans. The skinny jean may be overshadowed by looser silhouettes at the moment but no matter the style, a well-made and classic pair of jeans will see you through many years and many fashion cycles — if you care for them correctly.

Some common problems that crop up as your jeans wear with time is sagging and stretching material as well as fading dye on the fabric. How you wash and dry your jeans plays a major role in how many years you can make them last.