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Why you should wash new clothes before wearing them
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Text Size: Liu (inset) advises the public to always wash new clothes before wearing them. IT is best not to wear new clothes immediately after purchase, according to Taiwanese health expert Dr Liu Po-Jen. Liu, a nutrition and functional medicine expert, recently advised the public, in a Facebook post, to always wash new clothes, particularly undergarments, before wearing them. He explained that new garments often contain chemical residues from the manufacturing process, such as formaldehyde and leftover dyes. These substances are used to prevent wrinkles, shrinkage, and maintain the shape of the clothes, but they can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions, rashes, or itching. Liu also highlighted the concern that new clothes are exposed to various environments, including factories, warehouses, trucks, and store shelves, picking up dust, bacteria, and mould spores along the way. This is especially true for undergarments and baby clothes, which require extra attention to hygiene, he noted. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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