Jeans Pai Nai, Spotlight on Jeans Fashion

Jeans, what to look for if we buy them? Shrinkage

Shrinkage
Shrinkage of more than 2% will result in a size change. Read labels carefully to determine if the jeans are shrink resistant and to what percentage. If no statements as to shrinkage are present, buying a larger size than needed is recommended.
Jeans made from polyester/cotton blends should be more stable or shrink resistant than jeans of 100% cotton. Special finishes, such as Sanforset, applied to some cotton jeans, control shrinkage as well as reduce puckering and wrinkling. Those which have received "acid wash" or other rinsing treatments or "washes" are preshrunk during processing. Consider these factors when determining the size to buy.

Styling
Jeans, jeans, and more jeans! Do you want basic cut jeans or jeans with special detailing? Do you prefer products made by a particular manufacturer or designer jeans? Do you prefer classic, full cut, or high fashion styles?

The leg width adds a fashion detail and influences garment fit. Straight leg, boot cut, flare, and soft slack silhouettes are choices available on the market, plus some novel styles. For instance, straight leg pants for men measure 20 inches at the knee and 20 inches at the leg bottom with a fitted seat and thigh area. The boot cut is a modified flare with a 19-inch knee to a bottom width of 21 inches. The flared silhouette is approximately 21 inches at the knee with a 23-inch bottom. The soft slack is fuller, with a 23 2/3-inch knee tapering to a 19-inch bottom. Thus, the jean leg style, such as straight or flare, and the amount of flare will vary.

Fashion and styling details are given more attention by designers, as reflected in market offerings with much styling variety beyond traditional jeans looks. Oversized, baggy models in various washes and with localized abrasion are newer offerings. Other looks are achieved in pleats, tucks, special yoke insets of contrast or shape, button treatments, and pocket designs.