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.
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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.
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