Many of us have a favourite pair of jeans and want them to last as long as possible. There are a few ways in which you can ensure you get the most wear out of your jeans before they fade, go thin or suffer a dye run.

Firstly, jeans do not need to be washed that often. Do not wash your jeans every time you wear then, usually once every three or four times of wear in enough unless they are dirty. This will protect them as washing, especially in a machine can be quite harsh.

When it is time to wash them be sure to turn them inside out and put them on a colder wash. This will stop the colour from fading and will avoid shrinking them. Try and avoid tumble drying jeans as this can put crease lines in and cause the colour to fade in these lines. If possible hand them out on a washing line or airer to dry. Not all jeans need ironing. If they are skinny jeans then try them on before you iron as the creases may stretch out. If they do need to be ironed, then leave them inside out and try to do it when they are still a little bit damp as this will make them easier to iron.