You toss your favorite pair of jeans in the wash, predicting them to come out clean and fresh. But when you pull them from the dryer, you notice strange ripples or wavy lines running down the fabric — especially near the seams or thighs. What happened? Are they ruined?
Don’t worry, this is a popular issue. Here’s what causes those weird ripples in jeans after washing, and what you can do to prevent them.
1. Fabric Shrinkage and Uneven Drying