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So if they are shipped from Taiwan you don't?Not always (due to logistics) but essentially every time.
I am exactly the same.Yes, and I know it's irrational. In my imagination, my new clothes are sullied by having been handled by other customers and the person who rang me up. (Or, more likely, but the guy at Amazon who filled my order). This doesn't actually make any sense, but it doesn't hurt anything to wash them so why not.
It's perfectly rational. You should get all those new clothes chemicals off. However, many times I'm buying clothes that I need ASAP and washing before wearing doesn't sync with my laundry cycle.Yes, and I know it's irrational. In my imagination, my new clothes are sullied by having been handled by other customers and the person who rang me up. (Or, more likely, but the guy at Amazon who filled my order). This doesn't actually make any sense, but it doesn't hurt anything to wash them so why not.
I'm kind of here too. I have no fear of catching cooties or anything like that, but certain fabrics need a little break-in. Underwear, t-shirts specifically. Socks, pants and sweaters/sweatshirts go right on.It depends. Underwear? Absolutely.
Hoodie? No need.
This - answered no. Always wash underwear.New clothes other than underwear - no. Including socks.
But we’ll buy stuff from the thrift store every so often (family of 7, not super high income). Those always get washed.
This poll is timely and I want to ensure you that you aren’t thinking irrationally.Yes, and I know it's irrational. In my imagination, my new clothes are sullied by having been handled by other customers and the person who rang me up. (Or, more likely, but the guy at Amazon who filled my order). This doesn't actually make any sense, but it doesn't hurt anything to wash them so why not.
This seems like the oddest reply so far. At that point, why not just wash them?Usually. If not, I'll probably give them a soak to at least let the color run.
I'm not diligent separating colors and whites. I don't have a lot of laundry to do. If I buy a red tee shirt and I'd like to wear it in a day or 2, I'd rather just let it soak in a sink for a little bit as I'm not going to run a load for a couple shirts and underwear.This seems like the oddest reply so far. At that point, why not just wash them?Usually. If not, I'll probably give them a soak to at least let the color run.
So you are some weirdo.....I have too. Many new clothes are washed in some type of industrial soap. I have to wash them or I will break out in a rash. Obviously I don't have to for ever piece of new clothing but I'm better safe than sorry. I've broken out way too many times to risk it
I'm a sensitive boy. ......So you are some weirdo.....I have too. Many new clothes are washed in some type of industrial soap. I have to wash them or I will break out in a rash. Obviously I don't have to for ever piece of new clothing but I'm better safe than sorry. I've broken out way too many times to risk it
Smart.I have the clerk remove the tags and I wear them out of the store.
Don't germs have a shelf life on inanimate objects like clothes? So the initial germs etc you speak of are dead well before it gets into my hands. It's not like I am eating the clothes or anything like that. Again, I would be more worried about the door handles, shopping carts, etc that are touched by many people right before I touch those things than clothes that are sitting for days before I get to them.Because the clothes touch so many other people and places before it gets to you.
The textile manufacturer that spins yarn and cotton, usually in a cheaper country, you think their standards are like ours? Then it ships, which is often dirty as well. Then it goes to a printer, another place for many hands to touch it and process it. Then it ships again to the store, where they touch it even more. Or it goes to a warehouse first, who then distributes it to other stores (sometimes not immediately so it sits collecting dust or who knows what else depending on the warehouse conditions for a few weeks or months or even years). Just a lot of shipping and hands and processing before it gets on the rack. Plus, as others have mentioned, the dyes can interest with skin and even if it doesn’t cause a visible reaction can potentially not be good when your body absorbs it.
Just wash them lol.
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Same. Underwear, always. Everything else, sometimes? I think I'll start as a result of some of the responses here.Hit and miss but they are loaded with chemicals it seems so it's probably a good idea. Get itchy thinking about it.
had to do this for our youngest. learned that the hard way. poor kid was allergic to .... something on new clothes. then we found out she was allergic to many detergents, too :(I have too. Many new clothes are washed in some type of industrial soap. I have to wash them or I will break out in a rash. Obviously I don't have to for ever piece of new clothing but I'm better safe than sorry. I've broken out way too many times to risk it
one of my old roommates worked for a beverage distributor. he told me about guys walking on the stacks, taking naps on the stacks, eating up there.. he told me to always, always, always rinse the top of cans before putting your mouth near the can.Don’t drink soda or beer anymore but when I did, absolutely wiped the top off real quick before cracking a cold one open. The space next to our apparel warehouse is a beverage company that works festivals year around. The pallets of sodas and beers there are dirty as hell lol.
Same here. No rash but it itches like crazy.I have too. Many new clothes are washed in some type of industrial soap. I have to wash them or I will break out in a rash. Obviously I don't have to for ever piece of new clothing but I'm better safe than sorry. I've broken out way too many times to risk it