How To Care For Levi’s 501® Shrink-to-Fit Jeans

7 Comments

1. Daniel Woren 11 years ago

   For the amount you size up ( actual waist size and 2 sizes larger in length) what temperature water do you use to soak the jeans?

   • George Post Author 11 years ago

     Depends on how much you want them to shrink.

     • Daniel Woren 11 years ago

       i would like them to shrink about 1″ ( 1 size down) in the waist and about 4″( 2 sizes down) in the inseam. levis doesn’t provide much info about water heat and how it correlates to shrinkage

       • George Post Author 11 years ago

         Warmer water. Almost hot, I’d say.

2. Andrew 10 years ago

   Hi just purchased STF 501s, how long do you suggest I should wear them for before giving them their first wash to shrink them. Thanks Andy.

   • George Post Author 10 years ago

     Wear them until you can’t stand it. They’re giant when they arrive. Wear them until they start to “know” your shape around the waist, butt, crotch, knee, etc.

     • Andrew 10 years ago

       Thanks for your reply, I’ll do that, for at least a month.