Here’s the thing: all jeans, no matter what they’re made out of, will stretch to varying degrees over time. The million dollar question, though, is how much, which is a little bit more complicated to answer since it depends on several factors:
If your jeans are 100% cotton…
Compared to stretch jeans, jeans made with 100% cotton are more sturdy, rigid, and durable. They have the reputation for not molding and stretching to your body, which is true but not the full story. Because over time, 100% cotton jeans WILL stretch. And because cotton threads expand but don’t retract, you can’t really shrink them back.
If your jeans are a combo of cotton and stretch materials (think lycra, spandex, elastane)…
As the name suggests, stretch jeans will mold and stretch to your body, but in the long run, they’ll actually stretch less than 100% cotton jeans will (confusing, we know). Plus, unlike cotton, stretch materials can expand and then retract as well. So for these, it’s best not to rely on future stretch and instead buy new jeans that fit from the get-go.
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