Most of us love new clothes. They are “perfect”. Colors are bright, and the lines are crisp. So why would you ever wash them and risk changing the look before you even get a chance to wear them?
3 Reasons Why New Clothes Should Be Washed Before Wearing
There are three good reasons to wash new clothes before you wear them, especially pieces like underwear or T-shirts and shorts that are worn in direct contact with your skin. One reason to wash new clothes is to wash out extra dye(染料) that can be transferred to your skin or other clothes. Some dyes can cause severe skin reactions for people, especially small children, who are allergic to them. Another reason is that it is possible to transfer lice(虱子), bacteria, and fungus from one person to another person when clothes are tried on. Dressing rooms can become breeding(繁殖) grounds for viruses. Why take that risk? And, most importantly, new clothes should be washed to remove the chemicals that clothes makers put on clothes to reduce wrinkles. The chemicals won’t bother everyone, but if you have sensitive skin, you can develop red spots especially in constant contact areas on your skin.
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New clothes should be washed following the instructions on the care tag. If you have a tag that reads “wash separately before wearing”, beware of dye transfer and color bleeding. Washing will help remove some of the extra dye but check the water after each washing. If color remains in the water, you will continue to wash separately or with similar colors. It may take several washings to get rid of the extra dye and prevent damage to other fabrics.
What Can I Do to Reduce Exposure to Chemicals on Clothing?
You can avoid some chemicals by shopping for organically produced natural fiber clothing. But be sure to read the care labels because not all cotton and linen and wool clothing is created equal. Manufacturers apply chemicals to prevent mildew(发霉), and natural fibers are particularly vulnerable to mildew if exposed to moisture(潮气) during a long shipping process from overseas manufacturers.
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