CoaR ep 10: Why do new & secondhand clothes smell?
Episode 10 of the Confessions of a Refashionista podcast, hosted by Refashionista Sheri, titled "CoaR ep 10: Why do new & secondhand clothes smell?" was published on June 22, 2021 and runs 11 minutes.
June 22, 2021 ·11m · Confessions of a Refashionista
Summary
Why the heck do so many people continue to think that the laundered clothing donated to thrift and charity shops is somehow dirtier and less hygienic that a “new” garment that has travelled through many different factories, hands and machines worldwide without being washed even once? I’ve been thrifting for decades and, thanks to my world-living adventures, have visited secondhand shops in several different countries. Although each shop was full of unique items they all shared that wonderfully distinct “thrift shop smell” – an aroma I find absolutely delightful compared to the chemical reek of department and retail stores. Have a listen and find out just what causes that recognizable secondhand smell + the harmful chemicals lurking in those brand new garments too! Links mentioned: Katie Hope BBC article Cleaning tips & Laundry tips to keep your preloved finds in top condition. My 4 step wardrobe audit (+ preloved tips & tricks) is here. My ethical fashion index is full of articles & resources to help you build an ethical & sustainable wardrobe. Visit RefashionistaSheri.com for all of my rockin' refashionista tutorials & preloved style inspiration too!
Episode Description
Why the heck do so many people continue to think that the laundered clothing donated to thrift and charity shops is somehow dirtier and less hygienic that a “new” garment that has travelled through many different factories, hands and machines worldwide without being washed even once?
I’ve been thrifting for decades and, thanks to my world-living adventures, have visited secondhand shops in several different countries. Although each shop was full of unique items they all shared that wonderfully distinct “thrift shop smell” – an aroma I find absolutely delightful compared to the chemical reek of department and retail stores.
Have a listen and find out just what causes that recognizable secondhand smell + the harmful chemicals lurking in those brand new garments too!
Links mentioned:
Katie Hope BBC article
Cleaning tips & Laundry tips to keep your preloved finds in top condition.
My 4 step wardrobe audit (+ preloved tips & tricks) is here.
My ethical fashion index is full of articles & resources to help you build an ethical & sustainable wardrobe.
Visit RefashionistaSheri.com for all of my rockin' refashionista tutorials & preloved style inspiration too!
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