DG2 Outfit with Horrible Odor

lexiebell
02.12.26 5:48 PM

I recently ordered and received DG2 outfit jeans and jacket (917716 and 917709). Both pieces have a very strong odor. I cannot describe it. Both pieces contained silicone packets in the packaging which leads me to believe someone was aware of the odor. One person who reviewed the outfit also noticed the odor. She washed it and tried a few other methods to try to get rid of the odor. Nothing seemed to work. Does anyone have any suggestions to help get rid of the owner before I send it back? I really like the outfit.dDG2

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- MaryMary1969
- 02.15.26 7:44 PM
@lexiebell, if you really like the outfit, try putting a cup of white vinegar in the wash to see if that helps, or a cup of baking soda. If that doesn’t work, then send it back.
- yellow-rose14
- 02.15.26 3:34 PM
Every item I have ordered from the DG2 line over the years has this odor. It is not just your garments. The desiccant bags are to absorb moisture in shipping and storage. I find I have to wash DG stuff many times to get the odor to be faint enough. I do like the way her jeans fit but I can’t abide the odor. Like angie0215 wrote, it is bad for us to be around such chemicals.
- hsn_shawn
- Moderator
- 02.14.26 8:46 PM
I’m so sorry for the strong smell of these garments. Occasionally the dye used can have a much stronger smell than expected, but it should dissipate. The silica gel in the pockets is usually intended to absorb moisture, not odor. This is to protect the garments in storage between manufacturing and use after purchase, but this may also be a new process from DG2. If you decide to return the garments I have documented the odor for both orders and waived return shipping so there will be no charge to send them back for a full refund with the included prepaid label (or you can print new labels.) I hope this helps!
- angie0215
- 02.14.26 6:13 PM
It is formaldehyde they use it in clothing especially cheap clothing they make in China for the USA to keep it from going rancid, preventing mold, to make it more anti-wrinkle and make the material soft and more durable.
Formaldehyde is used in embalming fluids, effectively preventing decomposition and maintaining the appearance of the body for viewings.
Every time I purchased jeans from DG2 it has the smell once in a while it doesn’t sometimes you can wash it out and sometimes you can’t it is not healthy to wear anything with formaldehyde especially if the amounts are so high that you can smell it; it is also used as an embalming agent.
I rarely buy from DG2 or C Wonder I do occasionally but if it has the smell
don’t try and wash it out it is bad for your health SEND IT BACK IMMEDIATELY!