Ever think about how many people may have been involved with the "new" garments in a store before someone buys them?
The makers of the fabric - shipment and storage of the fabric -
The makers of the garment - cutters,,sewers, pressers, packagers - shipment and storage of the garments -
When the garments get to the store - how many people have handled it before they are on display -
How many customers have handled - and tried on the garments- before they are purchased -
There may be more opportunities for "others" to handle a garment before it is purchased/worn by the "new" owner.