Beware Of Health Risks, Here Are 8 Thrifting Goods That Should Not Be Purchased

Illustration of women buying Thrifting clothes (Freepik/Freepik)

JAKARTA Shopping for used clothes or what is familiarly called thrifting is now increasingly popular with young people. In addition to the price being more friendly in bags, preloved clothing often offers unique models that are rarely encountered in stores. But behind this trend, there is a health risk that should not be taken lightly.

Several cases show that used clothes that are not guaranteed to be a source of skin disease transmission. FK-KMK UGM's dermatologist, dr. Adissa Tiara Yulinvia, Sp.DV., reminded the importance of being vigilant when buying used clothes.

"Un washed used clothes have the potential to contain organisms that cause infection, or substances that can trigger allergies or irritation when in contact with the wearer's skin," he said, quoted from the official website of Gadjah Mada University.

Not only that, there are also several types of clothes that should be purchased for new reasons of cleanliness and safety. Here are 8 things that should not be purchased, as reported by Real Simple.

1. Underwear

According to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), underwear should never be purchased in use.

"Whatever is very close to the intimate area should not be purchased for marks, even though it has been washed many times," wrote the CPSC.

2. Children's Clothing

CPSC also emphasizes that children's clothing has stricter safety standards. Some products have been withdrawn from the market because of dangerous features such as rope. For the sake of child safety, it is better to buy new clothes.

3. Helmet

The safety of the head must be prioritized. Helmets that have fallen or hit can lose their function, although they look smooth.

" Helmet damage is not always seen from the outside, but can reduce its function of protecting the head," explained road safety experts.

4. Swimming Clothes

Just like underwear, swimsuits stick directly to the skin. Apart from being prone to hygiene problems, elasticity is usually reduced so it is no longer comfortable to wear.

5. Clothing with Bau or Nodes

If a shirt already smells pungent or stubborn, it is most likely difficult to remove it, unless you really want to repaint or modify it. However, it's best to avoid wasting money in order not to buy thrifting clothes with smells and stains.

6. Clothing That Is Hard To Wash

Skin ingredients, silk, or other fine cloth are difficult to clean thoroughly. The study shows that some used clothes can carry kudis or parasitic mites that only die with high temperature washing. This is something that cannot be done in sensitive materials.

7. Legging

Legging is worn tightly on the body similar to a swimsuit. Used products usually have lost elasticity. Luckily buying a new legging is easy to get, because the price is cheap.

8. Shoes

Used shoes can affect body posture because the footwear shape adjusts to the previous owner's walking style. The biggest risk lies in sports shoes, which are usually shorter.