Yes, the care is similar to regular jeans in that they may be machine washed. However, most of the manufacturers recommend washing in cold water and either machine drying or air drying for the best care. Unlike regular jeans, these have the elastic belly band at the top that is made of the spandex material. Because of this additional fabric that normal jeans do not have, special care must be taken to ensure that this section does not become stretched or out of shape. If this happens, then the elasticity will be gone, and the jeans will not stay up on the body well.