Gunze Limited 71% of people are concerned about the “laundry smell” during the rainy season. Here are some tips to prevent odors, as well as the best innerwear for drying indoors!

【Gunze Limited】71% of people are concerned about the “laundry smell” during the rainy season. Here are some tips to prevent this smell, and the best innerwear for drying indoors! ​ Gunze Limited Press release: June 19, 2025 71% of people worry about the “laundry smell” during the rainy season. Here are some tips to prevent it from smelling, and the best innerwear for drying indoors! The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the rainy season began nationwide on June 14th this year. The rainy season means humid weather, days when you can’t hang out your laundry outside, and the smell of laundry drying indoors can be a worry. There are various solutions, such as switching to detergent for indoor drying or considering the timing of washing, but this time we will introduce the causes of odors when drying clothes indoors and innerwear suitable for indoor drying that will solve the problem from the root!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-914db8a2cc0d9b483314658bb0aece09-1920×1280.jpg Survey on worries during the rainy season We conducted a survey about the rainy season using Gunze’s Formula X. Worries during the rainy season include “hair frizz,” “the growth of pests and mold,” and “headaches” due to high humidity, but “laundry” came in first. As for how to dry laundry during the rainy season, 90% of people do things other than drying outside, such as hanging it up indoors or putting it in a clothes dryer. Although 71% of people are worried about the smell of laundry drying indoors, 65% do not take any special measures. Survey period: June 9th to June 10th, 2025 Survey subjects: 114,928 followers of @gunze_jp official X as of June 10th Survey method: Official X Survey function
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-47f9974706966e1ac41f9ae4f2338169-2953×1976.jpg What causes that annoying smell when drying clothes indoors? The most common answer to the survey was that the cause of the smell when drying clothes indoors was bacteria! The following are some possible reasons why bacteria remain on clothes even after washing. 1. Sweat and sebum are not completely removed Dirt such as proteins contained in sweat and sebum often does not come off completely by washing. Bacteria remaining on clothes break down sweat and sebum, and cause odor. Also, sweat and sebum that are not completely removed can cause not only odor but also yellowing. 2. Leaving wet clothes in the washing machine If you leave your clothes in the washing machine after washing them, bacteria will grow and the smell will become stronger and more ingrained. 3. Clothes take a long time to dry Even if you take your laundry out of the washing machine quickly and hang it out to dry, if it takes a long time to dry, bacteria will grow and cause unpleasant odors. In other words, drying clothes quickly is the key to eliminating odors. ⇒During the rainy season, more clothes are hung to dry indoors, which makes them especially hard to dry, so we recommend wearing quick-drying clothes! Introducing products recommended by Gunze that can be dried indoors Cool Magic A summer staple with functionality such as sweat absorption and quick drying,
deodorization, UV protection, and a cool touch, the science of “comfort” has been pursued. We offer products that allow you to stay comfortable even in the summer when it is easy to sweat. Indoor Drying Quick Series Recommended for rainy seasons and hot seasons when you do more laundry! A cotton blend innerwear that dries quickly and feels good on the skin. It dries quickly even when hung to dry indoors, and the antibacterial and deodorizing treatment prevents the unpleasant smell of damp clothes.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-e3f3baec5ebc780d04d405c487b9de9f-1000×1000.jpg ■【Cool Magic】【Quick Indoor Drying】Run-type innerwear with sweat absorbent Size: M, L, LL Type: Pearl Blue Price: ¥1,650 (tax included) When wearing sleeveless or French sleeve outerwear, the sleeves of the inner layer are less likely to show through the outer layer. The sleeves and hem are seamless, so they are less likely to show through the outer layer. The armpits are equipped with sweat pads to prevent sweat stains.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-eff36630b3f2433b2910e7ede63f8d7f-1000×1000.jpg ■【Cool Magic】【Quick Indoor Drying】2/4 Sleeve Innerwear with Sweat Absorber Size: M, L, LL Type: Pearl Blue, Pale Beige Price: ¥1,760 (tax included) The cuffs and hem are seamless and cover the shoulders, so the lines of your underwear are less likely to show through your outerwear and won’t get in the way of your style.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-263ac3104596a3d5800da5db58d53334-1000×1000.jpg ■【Cool Magic】【Quick Indoor Drying】5/8 Length Size: M, L, LL Type: Pearl Blue, Noble Beige, Clear Sax Price: ¥1,760 (tax included) If you wear it under a skirt or bottom, it will not stick to your skin and you can wear it comfortably. The hem is seamless, so it is easy to use and does not show through outerwear. “Unbelievable breathability” series It is said to be one of the causes of the unpleasant damp smell caused by drying clothes indoors. Highly breathable material that suppresses bacterial growth※. It is dryable, so it is easy to care for. It is also recommended for rainy seasons when it is difficult to dry laundry outside. (*The odor suppression effect of drying indoors varies from person to person depending on washing conditions, amount of sweat, constitution, etc.)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-566ef240a4e9fecc5ff10176c6489d4c-1000×1000.jpg ■【Cool Magic】【Impressive Breathability】V-neck T-shirt Size: M, L, LL Type: White, Black Price: ¥1,430 (tax included) The V-shaped neckline makes your neck look longer and gives a neater impression. It is useful when you want to wear a shirt without worrying about your underwear, such as when you wear it with the buttons open. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-35c01723ce99746c3e621b23e07ac034-1000×1000.jpg ■【Cool Magic】【Impressive breathability】Crew neck T-shirt (round neck) Size: M, L, LL Type: White, Black Price: ¥1,430 (tax included) It goes well with any top and is perfect to wear under a crew neck T-shirt. The chest area is not easily visible, and the simple design makes it easy to create a neat look.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9311/29/9311-29-49b5871db2b48dce6d162e196ad7bfce-1000×1000.jpg ■ [Cool Magic] [Impressive breathability] Knee-length shorts (front opening) Sizes: M, L, LL Types: White, Black Price: ¥1,650 (tax included) The length reaches below the knee, so it can also help with sweat on your buttocks when sitting for long periods of time. It also helps reduce the sticking of your pants. More information about this release *This email has been sent automatically, so please do not reply.