Prewash thrift store shirts?

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04-08-2011, 05:01 AM

#31

Mariposa

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Mine go from the bag directly to the washer!

04-08-2011, 05:02 AM

#32

sewtruterry

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess

When I was doing my Slipknot t-shirt quilt I washed all the shirts I bought. Didn't matter if they were brand new or previously used. If new they needed to be washed for possible shrinkage and if old they needed to be washed for lack of knowing where they have been before reaching my mailbox. I had a thought of a used t-shirt being worn by a really sweaty guy in a mosh pit at a Slipknot concert and that was enough to make me wash the shirt "just to be sure".

So I would wash them. You never know where its been, who touched it, or if the thift store washed them first before putting them on the shelf (which I would hope they would!)

If you think thrift stores actually have a washer and dryer that they send everything that they recieve into then I would love to shop at your thrift stores because around here they don't have them and wouldn't take the time to do it if they had them. Also even if you think that buying shirts or other items from a department store or a big box chain at a greatly reduced price don't need the same treatment then you have never worked retail at places like that. My DSD works for a major chain department store and you would be greatly suprized by what people bring back and in what condition.

04-08-2011, 05:28 AM

#33

virg

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I think you should wash them. I wash mine in hot water for germs

04-08-2011, 05:45 AM

#34

Jshep

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Whether I buy at a thrift store or yard sale mine goes straight from the bag to the washer. After drying, I cut the seams out and save them to tie my tomatoe plants, beans and such. Also save the buttons.

04-08-2011, 05:58 AM

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Quiltbeagle

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I always wash the thrift store fabric to remove whatever nasties may be left in them...even if they're clean they've probably been washed in scented detergent that I'm very sensitive to.