Why Jeans Get Ripples, Waves, and Puckers After Washing
1. Stretch Fibers + Heat = Trouble Most modern jeans aren’t pure cotton anymore. They usually contain elastane/Lycra/spandex (often 1–3%) to make them comfy. The problem?👉 Elastane is heat-sensitive. Hot water or a hot dryer weakens those elastic fibers Once damaged, they don’t snap back evenly The surrounding cotton shifts and twists around them That … Read more