Should I soak my raw denim first, wash them first, or just wear them first?

Q: Should I soak my raw denim first, wash them first, or just wear them first?

UPDATED: May 17, 2017 | Answered by Nick Coe | Raw Denim | All FAQs

No need to over think them! If your raw denim is sanforized (more info can also be find in our guide to sanforization), just wear them until you think they need a wash. They’ll shrink a little bit on first wash (by 2% – 4%), but will stretch out again with wear.

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