Do you wash new clothes before using them?
@nela13 (55734)
Portugal
March 15, 2024 10:00am CST
I always wash new underwear (panties, bras, undershirts...) before using them, but I usually don't worry too much about washing jeans, sweaters, jackets, and so on. A friend told me yesterday that she washes everything as soon as she buys it. According to her, clothes are sprayed with a chemical to give them a smooth and straight appearance, and this chemical is harmful to us. I did my research online and it appears this is true.
I bought this cardigan in the sales and I haven't worn it yet, I really like it and I know that washing ruins clothes a lot, but now I'm not sure whether I should wash it or not.
Do you wash new clothes before using them?
Picture of my cardigan.
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@nela13 (55734)
• Portugal
15 Mar
@MarieCoyle that is what I already do, but there are people who washes everything.
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@MarieCoyle (28954)
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15 Mar
I’m with Anna on this one. If it touches your skin, wash before wearing.
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@aninditasen (15746)
• Raurkela, India
16 Mar
I do wash new clothes when I purchase it from the store not when I purchase them online. The cardigan looks really beautiful.
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@aninditasen (15746)
• Raurkela, India
21 Mar
@nela13 So I think you can wear it as it is.
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@nela13 (55734)
• Portugal
21 Mar
@aninditasen and if I wash it won't looks as it is now.
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@arunima25 (85540)
• Bangalore, India
15 Mar
I was like you and would wash only the undergarments. Few years back, I came to know of this fact while reading an article in one of the lifestyle magazine. I would wash them but not all the time. I have bought a new dress for a wedding in the family in April. I will not wash it as I want it to look new for the grand party.
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@arunima25 (85540)
• Bangalore, India
18 Mar
@nela13 Yes. I would not wash this cardigan. Anyways, it won't touch your skin directly. The dress that I would wear for wedding will touch my skin. But I won't wash it as I want it to look new for the party.
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@nela13 (55734)
• Portugal
20 Mar
@arunima25 If you wash the dress it will look as one already used.
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
15 Mar
I don't personally, but I know lots do.
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@RebeccasFarm (86833)
• United States
15 Mar
Nice cardigan..love it Manuela.
Yes absolutely I do wash all.
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@RebeccasFarm (86833)
• United States
16 Mar
@nela13 I still would, just in case.
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@psanasangma (5884)
• India
16 Mar
I also like washing or rinsing new clothes with salt
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@psanasangma (5884)
• India
24 Mar
@nela13 Sorry!! I forgot to mentioned adding salt in the water 
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As its common out here I forgot it should have been responded clearly. if we say rinse with salt or bath with salt which means adding salt in the water as required for you
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As its common out here I forgot it should have been responded clearly. if we say rinse with salt or bath with salt which means adding salt in the water as required for you1 person likes this
@nela13 (55734)
• Portugal
26 Mar
@psanasangma oh, I understand. Does salt sanitize clothes?
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@jobelbojel (34730)
• Philippines
18 Mar
I do. As I write this, I am going to wash the new polo I got last night from the department store.
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@JESSY3236 (18953)
• United States
26 Mar
I wore a new shirt on Sunday that I didn't wash. I usually don't wash new clothes.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
22 Mar
For me, it mostly depends. A lot of times no. The other day I cycled in a new pair of underwear and didn't wash them. I usually will do that with socks as well. Jeans and tee shirts will usually be washed first. Like I said, it just depends.
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@moffittjc (118546)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Apr
The cardigan is beautiful!
With the exception of outerwear (jackets, hoodies, etc), I usually will wash everything before wearing it the first time.
