Summary:
* New clothing items may contain respiratory secretions, skin flora, fecal flora, yeast and vaginal organisms
- Although it’s not likely to become sick from trying on new clothing, it is possible; lice and scabies may also be transmitted
- New clothing may also contain chemicals used during the manufacturing process
- Wash new clothing at least once, and maybe even twice, before wearing
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This also applies to yarn purchases.
I received some polyester-acrylic yarn as a birthday present. As it had a slight unpleasant odor, I washed the skeins, placing them in nylon mesh bags so they would not unravel in the washing machine. Then I had to dry them on low forever until they dried. Still they gave off a chemical odor, so I washed them two more times. Finally, I realized that it was most likely the dye, so I tossed them out.