Anyone else bothered by scratchy labels in clothing?

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Anyone else bothered by scratchy labels in clothing?

Post by otis_b_flywheel »

I have a very high sensory sensitivity and have trouble buying briefs. For a while, M & S screen-printed their labels into the back of theirs and I was sorted, but now they've gone back to horrible scratchy labels at the side of the hip just where I seem to be most sensitive. I looked in Next last time I was there and they don't seem to be much better. Any recommendations?
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Re: Anyone else bothered by scratchy labels in clothing?

Post by Shadwell »

one thing you can do Tim is try cutting the labels off the best you can, either that or pick at the stitching, and then get someone with a sowing machine to re-seam the side that the label was on. but make sure the underwear is good enough for you first.
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Re: Anyone else bothered by scratchy labels in clothing?

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Personally I find I'm generaĺly ok with labels myself but some people are more sensitive to certain textures. I can't wear itchy fabrics next to my skin and don't like feeling too warm.

Is removal by scissors an option?
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Re: Anyone else bothered by scratchy labels in clothing?

Post by morgank82 »

Oh yes ,

The uniforms at work are stiff polyester, that the shirts color will rub on my neck giving me a rash. Pants are okay though.
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