Before anything else, one should understand that denim is actually made from cotton. And we all know it, cotton is sensitive to heat. This is why denim, when overly ironed, gets damaged. When ironing denim, it would be great to give it a quick pass. If you iron it too long, it can result in the fabric being dried. Its colors will eventually fade. Understand where denim came from. It was initially a garment used for work. The first pair of denim jeans and jackets were actually created to be functional. Aside from this, it was supposed to be hardwearing. From then, denim became popular. It has remained one of the most popular garments and go-to clothing no matter the fashion era. There is, however, a common problem when it comes to denim. Our parents may be familiar with the chores at home. But most of us are not. This presents a problem with how we care for garments made of denim. One of these care issues is how we iron them. Ironing Denim We are not saying one should not iron denim. Yes, you still should. But when ironing denim, one should always be careful. Not being careful in ironing this fabric will result in its colors fading. This comes from the garment drying with too much heat. As you already know by now, denim is actually made of cotton. As such, it may not be the best of friends with excessive heat. When ironing denim, it is best not to spend so much time doing it. A quick pass would do. Also, before starting with the chore, there are a few things you should know. First of all, make sure to turn the pockets inside out. Gently press the iron to the material. Do this until it smoothens. The fly should be unzipped (or unbuttoned) as you iron each side.