by MakeYourOwnJeans | Fashion |
Have you heard of easy pants? They’ve become a popular alternative to traditional trousers in recent years. Many people, in fact, now prefer easy pants over traditional trousers. Whether you’re running errands, working in the yard or picking up food at a local restaurant, you can’t go wrong with a pair of easy pants. What are easy pants exactly, and what benefits do they offer over traditional trousers? Overview of Easy Pants Easy pants are casual trousers that are designed with an emphasis on comfort and ease of use. Most trousers are relatively easy to use, of course. You can slide them on, followed by fastening the buttons or zipper on the fly. Easy pants, though, are exceptionally easy to use. This is why they are known as “easy pants.” You can wear a pair of easy pants in just about any casual outfit with little effort. Easy Pants vs Traditional Trousers While there are different types of easy pants, they typically share a few common features that distinguish them from traditional trousers. Most types of easy pants, for instance, have an elastic waistband. The waistband is made of an elastic material, such as polyester or a similar material, that allows it to stretch. Traditional trousers, on the other hand, are typically constructed with a rigid waistband. Easy pants are also made of a soft fabric, the most common being cotton. Other types of easy pants are made of linen. Cotton and linen are two of the softest fabrics on the planet. You won’t find easy pants in rough or scratchy fabrics. Easy pants are designed specifically to offer...
by MakeYourOwnJeans | Fashion, jeans |
Jeans consistently rank as one of the most popular types of trousers. Research shows that most people own over a half-dozen pairs of jeans. Regardless of the season, you can’t go wrong with a pair of high-quality jeans. They offer a unique combination of style, comfort and durability — three qualities that aren’t found in many other types of trousers. There are certain mistakes, however, that you should avoid making when buying jeans. #1) Choosing Secondhand Jeans What’s wrong with choosing a pair of secondhand jeans? Like all secondhand garments, they are preowned. You can find secondhand jeans available for sale at many consignment stores. Consignment stores are retailers that purchase secondhand clothes from their customers so that they can resell them. You may save a couple of bucks by choosing secondhand jeans, but it could cost you more in the long run. With secondhand jeans, you really don’t know what to expect. You might get lucky and find the perfect pair of secondhand jeans. Alternatively, you could end up with a pair of damaged or degraded secondhand jeans that you’re forced to replace just a few months later. For the greatest value, stick with new jeans rather than secondhand. #2) Overlooking the Cut Don’t make the mistake of overlooking the cut when choosing jeans. The cut refers to the way in which a pair of jeans are designed to rest against your body when worn. Jeans are available in dozens of different cuts. There are boot-cut jeans, for instance, that feature a tapered design with a wide opening around the bottom of the pant legs. There are also...
by MakeYourOwnJeans | jeans |
Stretch jeans have become a popular alternative to traditional jeans. All jeans are made of denim. Stretch jeans, however, are made of a special type of denim consisting of cotton and an elastic fabric. Known as stretch denim, it increases their elasticity. You can bend and pull a pair of stretch jeans without breaking them. To make your stretch jeans last, however, you’ll need to care for them. Wash Less Frequently Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to wash your stretch jeans each time you wear them. Like traditional jeans, you can typically wear them multiple times before washing them. Washing your stretch jeans less frequently, in fact, will make them last longer. They’ll be exposed to less heat and stress, so they won’t succumb to the hands of time. If you want to get the most value and use out of your stretch jeans, consider washing them only when they are visibly dirty. Use Cold Water When you do wash your stretch jeans, use cold water. Most washing machines allow you to control the temperature of the water. You can typically choose from cold, warm or hot water. While warm and hot water is more effective at removing stains, it can wear down your stretch jeans. Exposure to heat will cause the elastic fabric within your stretch jeans to contract — and it may not return to its original size and shape. You can make your stretch jeans last longer by washing them in cold water. Cold water doesn’t have the same shrinking effects on elastic fabric as warm or hot water. It offers a safe and...
by MakeYourOwnJeans | jeans |
If you’re planning to go out of town for one or more consecutive days, you’ll probably want to bring a pair of jeans. Jeans aren’t just comfortable; they are versatile. You can wear them in nearly all of your casual outfits without fear of them clashing with your other garments or accessories. With that said, you shouldn’t just toss them in your luggage. To conserve space while simultaneously protecting your jeans from wrinkles, you should follow some basic precautions when packing your jeans in luggage. What’s the best way to pack jeans in luggage exactly? Avoid Sealed Bags When packing your jeans in luggage, avoid using sealed bags. Some people place their jeans inside of a sealed bag, after which they place the bag in their luggage. While using a sealed bag may sound harmless, it’s generally a bad idea. If you store your jeans inside of a sealed bag, they won’t be able to breathe. Sealed bags don’t provide airflow. Rather, they offer an enclosed environment in which your jeans will remain stuck with the stagnant air. If there’s moisture inside of the sealed bag, your jeans may absorb it. Depending on how long you keep your jeans inside of the sealed bag, exposure to this moisture may cause them to develop mildew. You can keep your jeans clean and mildew free by packing them directly in your luggage without using a sealed bag. Wash and Dry Beforehand Always wash and dry your jeans before packing them in luggage. You don’t want to travel with a pair of dirty jeans. If your jeans are dirty, they may stain...
by MakeYourOwnJeans | jeans |
Can’t seem to decide whether or not to buy a pair of scrape wash jeans? With their uniquely distressed appearance, they offer several key benefits that aren’t found in traditional jeans. Scrape wash jeans are still full-length trousers, and they are still made of denim. They are known as “scrape wash jeans,” however, because they are physically scraped and washed to achieve a distressed appearance. With a pair of scrape wash jeans, you can expect some of the following benefits. #1) Uniqueness No two pairs of scrape wash jeans are exactly the same. They each have a unique appearance that’s defined by their distressed appearance. All scrape wash jeans undergo a scraping process when they are produced. During this process, a textile worker physically scrapes certain areas of the denim with a tool, such as a pumice stone, a piece of sandpaper or a grater. The purpose of this process is to create signs of distressing. As the textile worker scrapes the denim with the tool, he or she will distress the jeans. Some scrape wash jeans may share similar characteristics, but they each have their own unique appearance. #2) Softness You might be surprised to learn that scrape wash jeans are softer than many other types of jeans. Jeans, of course, are naturally soft thanks to their use of denim. Denim is warp-faced cotton that features the weft passing under multiple warp threads. And like standard cotton, denim is soft. Nonetheless, scrape wash jeans are almost always softer than traditional jeans. There’s a reason why they are called “scrape wash jeans” and not just “scrape jeans.” Like other...
