New shirt caused reaction on my skin, what can I do?

IvanOpinion

pinkshoes said:

If not, then no chance of a refund, as you should ALWAYS wash new clothes before wearing for this exact very reason - chemicals in the manufacturing process can cause skin irritation. I've had this before!  

I have never in my life washed something before wearing it.  I can understand the reasoning but maybe my old leathery skin protects me

JetpackVelociraptor

OP, did you see a doctor about the problem? If you want to prove that it's a problem with the shirt, you'll need some kind of medical evidence to back up your claim. You will also need to show that you washed it before wearing it, as this is pretty common practice and there's a lot of chemicals and weird detergents that could be used in manufacturing that could easily cause an allergic reaction. It's also possible to be allergic to wool.

elsien

photome said:

elsien said:

photome said:

It’s been asked already but did you wash it before wearing?

I’m curious as to how many people do this - I never do and not do other family members. 

each to their own, but yes I always do.  who knows what chemicals have been used in the manufacturing process, I would recommend anyone with sensitive skin wash everything before wearing

If the OP confirms he didnt wash it , that may be the reason for his problems.

of course if he washed it ,its a mute point

*moot point.
Sorry, it was looking at me. 

photome

elsien said:

photome said:

elsien said:

photome said:

It’s been asked already but did you wash it before wearing?

I’m curious as to how many people do this - I never do and not do other family members. 

each to their own, but yes I always do.  who knows what chemicals have been used in the manufacturing process, I would recommend anyone with sensitive skin wash everything before wearing

If the OP confirms he didnt wash it , that may be the reason for his problems.

of course if he washed it ,its a mute point

*moot point.
Sorry, it was looking at me. 

No need though

Manxman_in_exile

I always wash new clothing before wearing - not for any reason to do with sensitive skin etc, but because I've seen some of the conditions in which clothing is held before distribution!  The only exceptions are items like shirts where I'll try them on for size - and I only do that just before having a bath.

After checking for any faults we also wash sheets and towels etc before use for the same reason.

JamoLew

I think in the current climate where you don't know where it has been or who might have tried it on before you - then washing before wearing would be a sensible precaution and highly recommended.

**Not bought any new clothes recently - hence my previous comment that we did't wash them first