Should You Wash Your Jeans? An Expert Says…No!
Should you wash your jeans? An expert says no! It was a topic of conversation on the morning show today. And it’s been a conversation on social media for years. …
Should you wash your jeans? An expert says no!
It was a topic of conversation on the morning show today. And it’s been a conversation on social media for years. Should you or shouldn’t you wash your jeans. Through the years I’ve seen a lot of articles state that you SHOULD NOT wash them, at least not in a conventional manner. Really? Yep.
The Debate
A lot of this dialog was furthered about nine years ago when the Chief Executive Officer of Levi Strauss, Charles Bergh was quoted as saying that you should never wash your jeans.
Last month, Bergh was on CNBC’s Managing Asia show and wanted to clarify his remarks. He said on the show “I never said don’t wash your jeans”. He went on to say that he doesn’t use a washing machine to clean his denim “True denim heads, people that really love their denim, will tell you to never put your denim into a washing machine. So that’s what I do”.
The folks that love denim will tell you that washing jeans in the washing machine will impact their shape and color. Keeping them unwashed will improve their appearance through creases and exposure to the elements. Not washing them will prevent the denim’s fibers from wearing out, you might develop holes or rips.
How To Wash Your Jeans
Now, it’s not to say that Bergh doesn’t just get his jeans all messy and dirty and leaves them that way. Here’s what he says he does. He’ll spot clean them if they need it. If they really become intolerable, he leaves them on, gets in the shower and covers them with soap, just as you would if you were washing your body.
Burgh also points out that washing jeans, and clothes in general could be good for the environment, especially since our, often synthetic clothes these days release microplastics when washed, contributing to plastic pollution.
So there you go, if you want to reduce your plastic pollution carbon footprint, don’t put those jeans in the washer.
Where to go Thrifting in Augusta – Here are 4!
August 17 was recognized as National Thrift Shop Day. It is a day to not only shop at thrift shops but also to donate items that you no longer want or need.
There is a certain art to thrift shopping. Sometimes you might have a good day and find all the best stuff. Then other days nothing really catches your eye.
While one of the most known thrift stores in the south, Final Cut, which was located in Augusta recently closed, there are still a number of thrift shops here to enjoy.
Thrift shops are not everybody's thing - it can surely be a bit overwhelming. But if you needed a bit of convincing -
Here are some reasons you should give thrifting a try, if not already:
Did you know that there is a difference between a consignment store and a thrift store?
A consignment store and a thrift store are similar in that they both sell used goods. There is a key difference in how they operate.
A consignment store is when individuals bring in items for the store to sell for them. A thrift store is when the store sells donated items for a nonprofit organization.
A thrift store is typically run by a nonprofit organization and the proceeds from the sales go towards that organization's mission or cause.
Catholic Social Services Thrift Store
This thrift shop is located on Wrightsboro Road. They offer everything from gently-used clothing to toys, furniture, jewelry, household goods, books, collectibles, and more
3229 Wrightsboro Rd.
Augusta, GA 30904
Goodwill
The CSRA has tons of Goodwills! From Grovetown, to North Augusta, and more.
mema had one
This is an antique thrift store located on Davis Road. They sell good, used, vintage furniture, decor, clothing, collectibles and architectural salvage.
135 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA, United States, Georgia
Making Ends Meet Thrift Store
This thrift store is located on Washington Rd. They sell new and gently used items.
