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Is your wardrobe ready for the fall season? As the temperature begins to drop, you may want to change up your outfits. You can still wear jeans, but you should choose the right type of jeans. Some jeans are better suited for the fall than others. Here are seven essential features to look for when choosing jeans for the fall. #1) Hard Washed Hard-washed jeans have become increasingly popular. They are characterized by a production process in which the jeans are submerged in hot water. Known as hard washing, this production process protects the jeans from shrinkage and fading. Manufacturers make hard-washed jeans by soaking them in hot water for a short period. The jeans are then removed, dried and sold as hard-washed jeans. You can’t go wrong with hard-washed jeans for the fall. They offer all of the same benefits as other, “unwashed” jeans, but they are protected from shrinkage and fading. If you’re tired of buying new jeans, only to discover that they shrink or fade just a few weeks later, hard-washed jeans are the answer. With their unique production process, they don’t suffer from shrinkage or fading. #2) Dark Color You may want to choose jeans in a dark color for the fall. Jeans, of course, are available in dozens of colors. You can find them in light colors, and you can find them in dark colors. Dark-colored jeans, however, are a better choice for the fall. Like all dark-colored garments, dark-colored jeans absorb more heat. The color of a garment will determine how much heat it absorbs from the sun. If you wear light-colored jeans...
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When shopping for new jeans, you may come across zipper cargo jeans. Available for sale here at MakeYourOwnJeans, they offer a stylish alternative to traditional cargo jeans. You can wear them year-round. Zipper cargo jeans are made of denim, which is appropriate for all seasons of the year. But they aren’t the same as traditional cargo jeans. What are zipper cargo jeans exactly, and why should you choose them? Zipper Cargo Jeans Defined Zipper cargo jeans are denim trousers with a zipper-style cargo pocket on the side. They still have standard pockets. Like most types of jeans, zipper cargo jeans have two main pockets on the front, two main pockets on the back and two smaller “watch pockets” inside of the front pockets. Most jeans feature this pocket configuration — and zipper cargo jeans are no exception. Zipper cargo jeans simply feature an extra zipper-style cargo pocket on the side. Traditional Cargo Jeans vs Zipper Cargo Jeans There are traditional cargo jeans, and there are zipper cargo jeans. Cargo, of course, refers to the use of one or more extra, large pockets. All cargo jeans have at least one of these cargo pockets. Zipper cargo jeans are distinguished from traditional cargo jeans by the presence of a zipper-style cargo pocket. Traditional cargo jeans still feature at least one cargo pocket. But the cargo pockets on traditional cargo jeans don’t have a zipper. Instead, they feature other fastening mechanisms, such as buttons or hook-and-loop fasteners. Zipper cargo jeans don’t feature buttons on their cargo pockets, nor do they feature hook-and-loop fasteners. As their name suggests, they feature zippers. The zipper...
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Have you heard of stretch biker jeans? They’ve become a popular alternative to regular jeans. Available for sale here at MakeYourOwnJeans, stretch biker jeans are stylish, yet they are also soft and comfortable. If you’re tired of wearing the same regular jeans in your outfits day after day, perhaps you should invest in a pair of stretch biker jeans. They will allow you to diversify your outfits. Below is a complete guide to stretch biker jeans. Overview of Stretch Biker Jeans Stretch biker jeans are biker-style trousers with a stretch denim construction. Biker-style trousers, of course, are those that are commonly worn by motorcycle riders. Many motorcycle riders prefer biker-style trousers. They feature a unique appearance that distinguishes them from other styles of trousers. Stretch biker jeans are essentially stretch jeans with this same biker style. Regular Jeans vs Stretch Biker Jeans: What’s the Difference? While they may look the same, regular jeans and stretch biker jeans differ in several ways. Regular jeans are typically made entirely of cotton. They are made of 100% cotton, which features a denim weave. Stretch biker jeans feature a denim weave as well, but they aren’t made entirely of cotton. As their name suggests, stretch biker jeans consist of stretch denim. Stretch denim uses the same weave as regular denim, but it consists of cotton and an elastic material. A typical pair of stretch biker jeans are made of 99% cotton and 1% lycra. Lycra is an elastic material. Like other elastic materials, it can stretch without breaking. All stretch biker jeans are made of cotton and an elastic material like lycra. The...
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Jeans are often classified according to their cut. When shopping for jeans, you may encounter a dozen or more different cuts. A cut that’s popular among men and women alike is tapered. Tapered jeans are simple, stylish and flattering. If you’re looking to buy a new pair of jeans but can’t decide on a cut, you may want to choose tapered. What Are Tapered Jeans? Tapered jeans are defined as denim trousers with a narrowing, tapered cut. All jeans, of course, are denim trousers. They are made of cotton in which the weft thread goes under two or more warp threads, resulting in a denim construction. Tapered jeans are those that become narrower towards the bottom. When inspecting a pair of tapered jeans, you’ll notice that they are wider around the top and narrower around the bottom. The thigh area, for instance, is wider than the ankle area. Tapered jeans feature a tapered cut in which they become narrower. Tapered vs Straight-Leg Jeans They may look similar, but tapered and straight-leg jeans aren’t the same. They are two different cuts with their own unique characteristics. Straight-leg jeans are denim trousers with a straight cut. In other words, they are the same width – or roughly the same width – from the top to the bottom. The thigh area of straight-leg jeans is about the same width as the ankle area. They are known as “straight-leg jeans” because they run straight through the legs. The legs don’t become wider, nor do they become narrower. Straight-leg jeans run straight through the legs. Tapered jeans don’t feature this same universal width throughout....
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If you own a pair of vintage jeans, you’ll need to maintain them. Jeans can last for well over a decade when properly maintained. With their denim construction, they aren’t susceptible to premature wear and tear. Well-maintained jeans can offer many years of use. Vintage jeans, however, may require a little extra TLC than new jeans. Vintage jeans are characterized by their old age. They are older than new jeans, so they’ve already been exposed to regular use. You can still make them last, but there are several things you should and shouldn’t do when caring for vintage jeans. Do Regularly Inspect for Fraying You should regularly inspect your vintage jeans for fraying. Fraying involves the denim material unraveling or otherwise coming apart. With the exception of distressed jeans, most jeans shouldn’t fray. Nonetheless, wearing the same pair of jeans day after day may result in them fraying. Fraying typically occurs at the bottom of the pant legs or around the knees. If you allow your vintage jeans to drag on the ground, for instance, they may fray at the bottom. Once they begin fraying, they’ll quickly degrade. Therefore, it’s a good idea to regularly inspect your vintage jeans for fraying. Do Wash in Cold Water When it’s time to wash your vintage jeans, choose the cold water setting on your washing machine. Cold water is gentler than hot water. The temperature of hot water inside of a washing machine can reach up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. All of that heat can stress your vintage jeans while potentially weakening them. By choosing the cold water setting, you can protect...
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Jeans are available in dozens of different styles. While you might be familiar with some of these styles, others may go unnoticed. Cross hatch, for instance, is a lesser-known style. When viewed from afar, they may look like an ordinary pair of jeans. Cross hatch jeans, however, are distinguished from all other styles of jeans with their weaving pattern. What are cross hatch jeans exactly, and why should you choose them? Overview of Cross Hatch Jeans Cross hatch jeans are characterized by their weaving pattern. They feature weave structures originating from the weft and warp. You can find cross hatch jeans in different colors and cuts. Regardless, they all have a similar weaving pattern. With cross hatch jeans, the weave structures originate from the weft and warp threads. Cross Hatch Jeans vs Traditional Jeans All jeans are made of denim. Cross hatch jeans are still made of the same cotton-based denim as traditional jeans. The difference lies in their weaving pattern. Traditional jeans feature a weaving pattern in which the weft goes under two or more weft threads. Cross hatch jeans, on the other hand, feature a weaving pattern in which the weave structures originate from both the weft and warp threads. Another difference between cross hatch jeans and traditional jeans is that the former is typically lighter than the latter. Cross hatch jeans are still available in different colors. Most of them, though, feature a lighter tone than traditional jeans. If you prefer the appearance of soft, light-colored jeans, you may want to go with cross hatch. For a darker tone, you should probably stick with traditional jeans....
