When did society decide that we had to change and wash a t-shirt after every individual use?

Question

If it's not dirty, I'm gonna wear it.

Answer 1

There is no set rule.  If it isn't dirty - go to town in it.

Answer 2

That's not really a written rule.

It's more personal hygiene then anything, I think.

Answer 3

Society didn't decide this. I think many people wear shirts twice if they aren't dirty. Especially if you are like me and have to go to the laundromat to do your laundry.

Answer 4

good song (:

Answer 5

I agree - same with jeans - I wear them 3-4 times!

Apparently America has a germ phobia - you're not supposed to take a shower/bath every day either - it dries out your skin, takes out the essential oils (same with your hair).

Answer 6

I didn't realize they had. My husband does this. But I can see why. He sweats a lot more than I do.

If the t-shirt seems clean and it wasn't a hot day then I'll wear it again. I care about the environment. I'm not going to do unnecessary washing.

Answer 7

Well ok then - no one made a public rule about this as far as i know LOL

Answer 8

It's not germs, it's sanitary and smell conciousness that makes us clean our dirty things. IF you wanna be gross, be that way. I'm just not going to re-wear something I was sweating in or something that has ketchup on it. It's hard to go a day without sweating (BO) or getting something on my clothes, so I wash it. Technology also helps (washing machine, dryer) to make sure we keep up to date and fresh.

Answer 9

I agree, if I wear a t-shirt and I don't spill anything on it and I didn't sweat in it I will wear it again without washing it. As for the shower thing that was mentioned...I do shower every day{I just feel gross if I don't} but I only wash my hair every 2 or 3rd time.

Answer 10

Right on....I feel the same way....the smell test works for me. ;)

Answer 11

society decided that?  i thought it was my pitts that weren't in agreement!