I pre-wash everything including fleece and flannel. Customers can be so inconsiderate handling material. I do it for pre-shrinkage and washing any sizing that may be in it. Also can't stand the smell. I've seen customers rub the material against their faces. Does anyone realize how many others have rubbed their faces in to the material to feel the softness. where have they been? Only trying to make others think about consequences of transferred body oils! I know gross right!?!!