Our scrunchies are made from new and unlaundered fabrics. When fabric is manufactured, sizing chemicals and inks can leave very pronounced odors. We recommend that you launder the scrunchies before wearing. Scrunchies are machine washable separately or with colors, using non-chlorine bleach if needed. Tunble dry on LOW temperature or use a warm iron. A Special note to those who are allergic to various smells or substances: While we are not aware of any customers having reactions to our fabrics or threads, if you currently maintain any strict regimens or restrictions upon what types of fabric you are able to wear, we strongly advise caution when placing orders for scrunchies. The exact composition of sizing and nature of odors on fabrics are out of our control. We do take many measures to ensure that our products are not the source of irritants.