We are excited to announce the return of women’s white denim for spring 2012. Our orchid white is a lightweight stretch denim with a flat finish for a bright, clean look. Perfect for the warmer months, white denim is surprisingly versatile and looks great in a variety of cuts. And with INDi’s unique customization process you can choose to have your white denim in any style you want. One of our favorite white denim trends for spring is a pair of flare jeans worn over a wedge sandal. Another cute white jeans style is a skinny leg paired with sandals and a bright top. But whatever cut you prefer, update your look this spring with white denim!

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posted by: Bonnie Coombs on March 15, 2012 at 9:39 am
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When INDi added white denim to our product offering just in time for summer, I immediately picked out a style. I ordered a pair of white flares and they were perfect for the versatile climate we have here in the Bay Area. But then, the inevitable happened, I accidentally washed them with some darker clothes and they got dye stains on them. At first I figured all was lost but then it occurred to me – colored jeans are in – why not dye them since they fit so well? After reading the various dye packages at the local craft store I became convinced that even I was crafty enough for this project. And it couldn’t have been easier! This method was so simple in fact that I’m already thinking of more things to dye!

Step 1 Follow the specific directions on the dye you choose but the general method involves adding the dye to very hot water in your bath tub or sink. I chose my sink since I figured the stainless steel and dark counters would be easier to clean up if I made a mess.
Step 2 Add the wet jeans to dye bath and stir them around to make sure the dye penetrates evenly. Make sure to wear gloves so your hands don’t end up matching your pants. Stir continuously. WARNING: The water is hot – I used an old wooden spoon so I wouldn’t burn myself!
Step 3 Leave the jeans in the dye bath for at least 30-50 minutes. Again consult your specific dye for more accurate timing, but a general rule of thumb is the longer the jeans sit in the dye the darker the color will be.
Step 4 Drain the sink and rinse jeans in warm water until the water runs clear. Then machine-wash them by themselves on regular cycle to remove the rest of excess. Dry normally and get ready to wear your brand new colored jeans out on the town!

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on December 14, 2011 at 2:50 pm
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Labor Day is next week, the traditional “end” of all things white. Whether you follow this style mandate or not, we thought it would be helpful to pass along our tips on how to keep you white jeans looking bright:

1. Check the manufacturer’s label and see what they recommend. For INDI white denim, our label reads “Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle with like colors. Only non-chlorine bleach, when needed. Tumble-dry low. Remove promptly.”

2. If you are going to use bleach follow the directions on the bottle for soaking and then immediately put the white jeans in a full wash cycle with regular detergent.

3. If the detergent you are using already contains bleach make sure to again follow the directions on the bottle and also allow the detergent to mix into the water before adding the white jeans. If possible (I know if you live in an apartment with shared washer/dryer this probably won’t work) let them sit for a few hours before running them through a normal wash cycle.

4. Alkali in detergents, high dryer heat settings, and fabric softeners can all cause your white jeans to yellow. To prevent that from occurring simply make sure all detergent is rinsed out, keep the dyer temperature on low, and avoid using fabric softener.

We think fashion rules are made to be broken, so go ahead, follow these four simple steps to keep your white jeans looking bright and wear them well into Fall!

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on August 22, 2011 at 9:33 am
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