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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 24, 2019 3:04:42 GMT
Lately I have noticed that two pairs of my jeans are rippled in the same spot (across the top of my thigh). One is a pair that I have had for about a year and a half to two years. The others were bought in May. Both were expensive jeans. I didn’t know what was causing it but thought it was strange. This weekend a friend mentioned that her favorite jeans are doing the same thing only across the butt. She said that it means they are wearing out and could split at any time. I’m wondering if this is true? It is hard to see in the pic but hopefully it makes sense. Has anyone had this happen before?  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 24, 2019 3:08:23 GMT
I haven’t had that happen but my guess is that it has something to do with the type of stretch denim used. That newer stuff just doesn’t hold up as well as old fashioned 100% cotton denim.  |
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Post by seaexplore on Sept 24, 2019 3:17:33 GMT
Stretch denim that has been stretched too much and lost it’s elasticity. My Target jeans have done that at the butt seam. Makes me sad. I love my jeans!
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Post by krys on Sept 24, 2019 3:22:40 GMT
Yes! I have like five pairs doing this. I think the elastic is too stretched out. But the way they got on me looks good and going up a size is too baggy in the knees and calves. I am frustrated too because mine aren’t cheap either.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 24, 2019 3:28:36 GMT
Well, that is depressing. But at least I am not alone. I think both of these jeans fit well so I don't think the size is the problem. The older ones are Silver jeans and the newer ones are Paige jeans. I love how those fit but if they do this after three months I am not buying them again. They both look ok when I am wearing them, but now I am worried about them ripping. But it sounds like that might not really be as much a danger as my friend suggested? |
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Post by Belle on Sept 24, 2019 3:29:13 GMT
I have a pair of Calvin Klein jeans that look like that. I have no idea why.
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Post by belgravia on Sept 24, 2019 4:00:02 GMT
Yes, I think it’s the Lycra or whatever provides the stretchiness breaking down. Do you put your jeans in the dryer? Heat and stretchy fabrics don’t generally mix.
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Post by paigepea on Sept 24, 2019 4:21:02 GMT
I wear jeans every day and have never had this happen.
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Post by Katiepotatie on Sept 24, 2019 6:36:34 GMT
Yep. I’ve noticed it lately in a few pair of my pants. When I read your post headline I thought to myself, “I wonder if hers are to ppling too.”
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Sept 24, 2019 9:43:02 GMT
I agree that it's the stretch material in the jeans.
I kid you not, I have a couple pairs of men's jeans (I'm just a fashion beacon, I know 😀) that have lasted years, no problem. But women's jeans? They're so much thinner, the pockets barely hold anything, and they show wear faster.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 10:01:50 GMT
Yes, I think it’s the Lycra or whatever provides the stretchiness breaking down. Do you put your jeans in the dryer? Heat and stretchy fabrics don’t generally mix.  There's a care label inside my stretch jeans to wash at 30 deg and air dry only. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 24, 2019 12:37:02 GMT
I do dry my jeans. I will have to try to remember not to (and tell that to DH, since he does a lot of the laundry).
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Post by kelly8875 on Sept 24, 2019 12:47:44 GMT
I agree with the problem being the stretchy material. I’ve had it happen, but since I also have probably over stretched them with my plump self, I figure it’s going to happen. I’ve lost about 15 pounds recently and notice that the same pants fit so much better and look more natural without being stretched.
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Post by PEAcan pie on Sept 24, 2019 13:27:56 GMT
I had to re-read the OP. I thought it said "ripped". I spent several minutes trying to find the rip  I thought I was losing it. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 24, 2019 13:38:33 GMT
I agree that it's the stretch material in the jeans. I kid you not, I have a couple pairs of men's jeans (I'm just a fashion beacon, I know 😀) that have lasted years, no problem. But women's jeans? They're so much thinner, the pockets barely hold anything, and they show wear faster. I know, and I hate it. I like to carry my (normal, smaller sized) phone in my front pocket and so many pants have such itty bitty front pockets that they’re basically worthless. I used to like Lee jeans because they were one of the only brands that still had regular denim and they wore like iron. Then they too finally caved to the pressure of having stretch denim and I hated how they fit after that. And it’s not just jeans either. DH has been buying the Duluth Trading Longtail T’s forever for work because they’re the only ones that hold up for any length of time (and they’re longer, so they stay tucked in and no butt crack shows). I buy them too for myself, but I was so disappointed that the women’s version is made of a much thinner fabric and not as heavy duty construction. They’re still nicer shirts than what else is available which is why I still buy them, but I have emailed the company to complain that they really should have an actual comparable product for women. It really shouldn’t be that hard. |
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Post by krys on Sept 25, 2019 3:57:53 GMT
I even air dry my jeans and it still happens. I wish so bad there was something to stop this. It has happened on several brands. So frustrating!!!
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There's a care label inside my stretch jeans to wash at 30 deg and air dry only.
I thought I was losing it.