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Why should new clothes be washed before wearing?

E-shops specializing in ready-to-wear tend to always shorten delivery times a little more. If you subscribe to a yearly subscription or if you exceptionally choose a kind of premium option, it is possible to benefit from express delivery which takes a maximum of 3 days, when some sites even offer be delivered the following day if the order is registered before a certain time of day. What an incredible time! No need to look for THE outfit 3 weeks in advance of an event, just get down to it the week before. But these services that make life easier lead us to make a mistake:we often put on our new clothes – thinking that after all, they are neither underwear nor swimsuits – without having them. washed. The washing machine box is, however, highly recommended by Donald Belsito, a dermatologist who teaches at the prestigious American University of Columbia. Whether it is items from an e-shop or a store, it is not known how many times it has been tried before and especially if it could have been "contaminated" in any way. .

"Don't take risks"

The practitioner has indeed made unappealing revelations to the site Today :“I have seen patients who most likely had caught lice from trying on clothes. In general, some infectious diseases can be transmitted through textiles ". Which ones? Scabies (contagious disease caused by a parasitic mite under the skin that causes itching) for example, according to the statements of the practitioner. “ [Washing new clothes] is a good reflex for good hygiene. My job as a dermatologist has allowed me to see everything and anything, that's why it's better not to take risks “, continues Donald Belsito. Another reason to clean recent purchases is the presence of chemicals built into the garment during its manufacture (which can also cause itching). According to a survey by Today , 73% of respondents say they systematically wash new clothes before wearing them, compared to (only) 27% who do not. Everything is fine, so… And you, which clan do you belong to?