Why Do Jeans Get Weird Ripples After Washing? (And How to Stop It)

🌀 What Causes Those Annoying Ripples in Jeans?
The ripples aren’t random. They’re signs of fiber stress and uneven drying, especially in modern stretch denim.

Here’s what really happens:

1️⃣ Heat + Agitation = Fiber Distortion
Most jeans today are made from cotton blended with spandex or elastane (usually 1–3% for stretch). These synthetic fibers are highly sensitive to heat.