7 Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Wear Jeans Too Often and How to Replace That Key Item

From super-resistant pants created for miners to a symbol of the hippie movement and haute couture. Fashion trends come and go, but denim seems to have a guaranteed place in the wardrobes of people across the world. And what’s wrong with that? Actually nothing. But, at a time when health, well-being and the environment are priorities, when we revisit our old habits, some practices stand out and we realize the need to review them.

O awesome.club made a list of reasons why we don’t wear jeans so much and wants to show that there are other beautiful, comfortable and sustainable options on the market, without having to give up this much-loved piece once and for all.

Yes, you did not read it wrong! To be more precise, up to 5,196 liters of water are consumed to make a single pair of jeans in Brazil, from cotton planting to the end of the production process, according to data from the “Pegada Hídrica Vicunha” project.

A survey on fashion consumption habits by Lycra shows that Brazilian women are the ones who consume the highest average number of jeans in the world: there are nine pieces a year, not all produced here, of course. But you can already imagine the impact of all this, including the discard.

The data are Brazilian, but the concern is global. So much so that major brands of jeans and other items, such as Levi’s (above) and Nike, are investing in conscious consumption campaigns, encouraging the purchase of clothes and shoes made with more sustainable raw materials, in addition to wearing the pieces for longer, including retreading and sale of second-hand products.

It is worth starting this topic by clarifying that the fabric of the jeans itself — called denim, which is a type of braided cotton — is not harmful to health. What can be harmful is the use of tight jeans, either because you have gained a few pounds or if that is the model of the pants.

In addition to being made of a relatively thick fabric, if it is too tight, jeans increase perspiration in the private parts, favoring infections, especially in women.

Skinny pants (those that are tight all the way to the ankle), for example, can compromise circulation. As the fabric is not very malleable, it forms creases, which prevent the passage of oxygen.

Of course, jeans don’t have to be discarded. THE tip here is to opt for looser models and sizes. If you can intersperse it with skirts, dresses and pants made of other materials, it also helps a lot.

Once again tight jeans are the villain. This topic, by the way, is directly related to the previous one: by impairing circulation, cellulite is strengthened.

These little holes that mostly bother women are caused by the accumulation of fat, water and toxins in the cells. If something else is interrupting circulation (in this case, tight jeans), cellulite gains strength and makes cellulite treatments less effective.

The tip here also follows the same line as the previous topic: vary between looser jeans and other models and materials. If you are doing some kind of efficient treatment against cellulite, you will notice that the results will appear more easily.

Because it is a slightly harder and less malleable material than other fabrics, jeans limit our movements and can cause back pain and other discomforts.

If you think it’s overkill, do a test: in one day, wear a tight-fitting jeans outfit. Next, wear comfortable pants. When clothes limit our movements, we are forced to force muscles and vertebrae to perform activities that normally would not require so much effort.

Another very common type of discomfort happens when we overindulge in food and even need to unbutton our pants (who never?). If the jeans are tighter around the waist, even during a normal meal, without exaggeration, we already feel some discomfort.

This happens because, when we eat, our stomach expands until it does its part in digesting the food. If the abdominal region is under pressure from clothing, existing stomach acids, which help digest food, rise up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and reflux.

“Jeans should never be washed.” Does it sound weird? Guidance comes from Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh. According to him, the hygiene of the pants should only be done with a damp cloth. Bergh guarantees that the method sanitizes the garment and is the best way to keep jeans clean and like new for longer.

In addition to preserving the material, which tends to shrink or sag, change color, lose elasticity or suffer other wear and tear in machine washing, the method also avoids wasting water, which occurs excessively during the entire production process of the product. jeans.

If you’re the type who needs to wash your clothes the traditional way to feel that they’re really clean and you don’t consider following the Levi’s tip, but you care about the environment and also don’t want to ruin the fabric, wash the right way and wearing less jeans can be the perfect solution. In that case, a review of how you sanitize the other parts might also be interesting.

At first glance, reducing the use of jeans may not seem easy… but keep in mind that this joker piece can be easily replaced by several other options that are more comfortable, durable and just as beautiful as it is available on the market.

Tailored pants, twill, pantaloons, pantacourts, leather, jogging, leggings… these are just some of the alternatives. Abusing the use of skirts and dresses, even on cold days (in this case, with tights), can also guarantee style and versatility to the everyday look.

No, it’s not just you! The search for comfortable clothes is on the rise. Bra sales, for example, have dropped (who likes them?), while sweatshirts are seeing their glory days and are becoming a must-have piece in wardrobes. The truth is that well-being is now a priority. In fashion, this translates into the comfort that clothes provide.

Best of all, you don’t have to sacrifice beauty and style for comfort. Pieces with different cuts and fabrics at affordable prices are easily found in stores. It is also possible to dare in the combination of colors and accessories. Who said you have to sacrifice yourself to look beautiful?

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Are you from the 100% jeans team or are you up for the challenge of trying other fabrics, colors and models? Leave your opinion here in the comments.