Can a tailor really make your jeans longer?
You have a pair of jeans you absolutely love, but they’re just an inch too short. It’s frustrating to let them sit in your closet, unworn and unloved. Yes, a tailor can make your jeans longer, but it depends on the original hem. If there’s extra fabric folded inside, it’s an easy fix. If not, […]
Who actually makes Wrangler jeans today?
You see the iconic "W" stitch everywhere, but the company behind this legendary brand is not always obvious. The answer shows how the modern apparel industry truly works. Wrangler jeans are made by Kontoor Brands, a global apparel company. Kontoor was spun off from VF Corporation in 2019 and now owns and manages the Wrangler, […]
How do you bleach a pattern onto your jeans?
Your plain jeans are boring, and you want a custom design. But you’re worried that using bleach is risky and could ruin your favorite pair of pants. To bleach a pattern on jeans1, you first protect the areas you want to keep dark using stencils or tape. Then, apply a diluted bleach mixture2 to the […]