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

7 Comments

1. Daniel Woren 10 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 10 years ago

     Depends on how much you want them to shrink.

     • Daniel Woren 10 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 10 years ago

         Warmer water. Almost hot, I’d say.

2. Andrew 9 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 9 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 9 years ago

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