https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:38:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1541171 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:33:53 +0000 tulle 1541171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen a number of reviews of denims (mostly super-stretchy high-polyester types) with this complaint, and none said the smell faded over time, no matter what methods were tried.&nbsp; A strong chemical smell would be a cause for concern for me because, besides being unpleasant, having such chemicals so close to the skin seems potentially dangerous.&nbsp; Many of the countries where these garments are made and dyed (China in particular) are extremely lax about regulations on toxicity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1541013 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:13:54 +0000 Nebraskim 1541013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a black denim skirt that had that smell. I ended up donating it. A textiles scientist at our local university told me that black dyes are unstable, so other chemicals are added to stabilize them and the smell is permanent. I actually sniff clothing now before purchasing to avoid this from recurring. I also have learned to never buy denim with a high polyester content because they feel hot when I wear them, tend to bag out and worst of all, they are lint and pet fur magnets. You may have a different outcome but for me, polyester denim is a no go. I also hate tencel, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540960 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:54:22 +0000 Vildy 1540960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have the problem but I just read that Debbie over at Recovering Shopaholic ruined a denim jacket that did have that smell and had to throw it out but now knows a better way. You could email her and ask what does work without ruining the garment. <br /><a href="http://recoveringshopaholic.com/" rel="nofollow">http://recoveringshopaholic.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540944 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:06:35 +0000 jenanded 1540944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will give them a good vinegar dose and if not, I will have to pass them on. The smell really annoys me alas. I will report back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540872 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 03:33:42 +0000 deb 1540872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really was not sure what you meant when I read your title. After all, I spent my younger years in the 60's and 70's and cannot tell you how many people I knew that refused to wash their jeans. I live close to San Francisco. Anyway, I purchased a Top Shop top from Nordstrom and could not get the smell out and ended up returning it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540860 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 03:03:53 +0000 Isabel 1540860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I have never experienced that with jeans or anything polyester. But I double the vinegar suggestion. &nbsp;I use it all the time for our clothes. Good luck !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540783 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:25:55 +0000 Diana 1540783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IME the dye is the most likely culprit. Ive had it with dark blue and black denims. I've not had much luck getting that smell out unfortunately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540754 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 23:10:37 +0000 jenanded 1540754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone... BTW they came with that smell so don't know if its the denim dye or the polyester and elastane in the denim. I did just look and the jeans are 14% polyester - yik.... has anyone else had this with jeans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540750 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 22:43:02 +0000 Word Lily 1540750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Activated charcoal? Seems to be the be-all, end-all of odor removal. I think it takes some time, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540745 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 22:34:01 +0000 Marlene1 1540745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never tried it on jeans, but old-fashioned washing soda works great to deodorize sweaty gym clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540721 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:46:06 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1540721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vinegar usually works well for eliminating odor. &nbsp;Another possibility would be oxy powder? &nbsp;It works well on a lot of things so maybe would work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540696 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:03:41 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1540696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have experienced that and eventually it just aged out from washing and wearing. But if it happens again, I would try a long soak in vinegar water. I don't know if that would do the trick but it has helped when I've been given clothing with heavily fragranced laundry detergent smells. Good luck! I can't stand stinky clothes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540694 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:00:07 +0000 Anonymous 1540694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Borax? Baking soda? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-stinky-jeans-fixable#post-1540680 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:44:12 +0000 jenanded 1540680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I started doing a wardrobe edit and something up for consideration are fairly new old navy jeans... which have a strong petrochemical smell even after several washes, hanging in the sun etc. Has anyone else found this with jeans and is it fixable.... Thanks! </p>