We make jeans in a few different denim fabrics, so the right pair depends on how much stretch and structure you want. Here's how the main types compare:

To keep UNIQLO jeans looking their best, wash them infrequently, in cold water, and skip the dryer. Denim gains character over time, so air your jeans between wears, and follow our care guide to extend their lifecycle.

• Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, turned inside out. • Use a detergent suited to denim when possible. • Never tumble dry your jeans. Hang or lay flat to dry to protect the fabric and fit. • Infrequent washing inside out in cold water helps prevent fading and keeps the original color longer.

Tapered jeans narrow toward the ankle, straight jeans keep a consistent width from hip to hem, and wide-leg jeans stay roomy from thigh to hem. Tapered gives a streamlined shape, straight offers a classic profile, and wide-leg creates a relaxed, fuller silhouette.

UNIQLO jeans are designed to keep their shape after washing according to the directions on the care label. Always follow each product’s care instructions and hang your jeans to dry.

BlueCycle is a denim finishing process we developed that reduces water use by up to 99%*. It combines advanced washing equipment, using nanobubbles and ozone, with the work of expert jeans designers, to decrease water use in the finishing process versus conventional methods.