Do You Really Need To Wash Your Jeans?

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Do You Really Need To Wash Your Jeans?

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Jun 20, 2016

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You might have heard this odd advice from fashion gurus before – “don’t wash your jeans!” But why? Is it real advice, or just a prank pulled on unsuspecting, dim-witted denim rubes? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 20, 2016

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Do You Really Need To Wash Your Jeans?

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