Thrift store Armani jacket with horrible BO

[wsitch]

My wonderful parents scored me a CDN$15 Armani jacket from their local thrift store that fits me perfectly. I really like the cut.

My first time out with the jacket I smelled something a little strange, but it was a quick trip. Next time out was to a warm bar. The jacket started to reek! It smells soooo bad.

I got it drycleaned. No dice. I febreezed the pits. Nothing. It smells ok at first, but starts to emit pit-stink fiercely when worn for more than a few minutes.

Help me. I love the jacket. I can't bear to wear it. I don't want to throw it away, but I need to eliminate the smell forever.

What should I do?

Will

 

[rnoldh]

See post # 17 here.

I believe he was talking about pants but if you are fortunate enough to find a turd in the coat, I think Vox will pay the $10!

 

[tiecollector]

You'll need to have a tailor strip out all the padding and lining and replace it. If it still stinks try to steam for a long time the stinky parts and then have it dry cleaned again. If still no dice try blasting it with ozone.

 

[Jacksdad]

this reminds me of the Seinfeld BMW that had a B.O. problem.

 

[btinl]

Originally Posted by Jacksdad

this reminds me of the Seinfeld BMW that had a B.O. problem.

exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Vintage Gent]

Originally Posted by Jacksdad

this reminds me of the Seinfeld BMW that had a B.O. problem.

Wasn't it a Saab?

 

[btinl]

Originally Posted by Vintage Gent

Wasn't it a Saab?

older 5 series

 

[tlmusic]

There are countless more jackets in thrift stores. Move on. You may even find one better than an Armani. Keep looking, and smell before you buy.

 

[SVS]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

See post # 17 here.

I believe he was talking about pants but if you are fortunate enough to find a turd in the coat, I think Vox will pay the $10!

LOL ... I love SF!

 

[teddieriley]

Originally Posted by btinl

exactly what I was thinking.

+3.

 

[gilwood]

Try to trade it with someone else for a meal.

 

[cmeisenzahl]

LOL, love this thread. ;-)

 

[GBR]

Burning it would be the only solution.

Then if you must use second hand shops take more care before you buy. This problem was evident at the outset

 

[wsitch]

Originally Posted by cmeisenzahl

LOL, love this thread. ;-)

I'm not loving it. I need help! There must be some wonder-chemical out there that will remove BO without destroying the fabric. I don't think replacing the liner will work, the exterior pits smell too.

I'm thinking a full one-day soak in cold water followed by lots of febreeze as it hangs dry. If I'm going to toss it anyway I might as well try something.

Will

 

[Concordia]

Originally Posted by wsitch

My wonderful parents scored me a CDN$15 Armani jacket from their local thrift store that fits me perfectly. I really like the cut.

My first time out with the jacket I smelled something a little strange, but it was a quick trip. Next time out was to a warm bar. The jacket started to reek! It smells soooo bad.

I got it drycleaned. No dice. I febreezed the pits. Nothing. It smells ok at first, but starts to emit pit-stink fiercely when worn for more than a few minutes.

Help me. I love the jacket. I can't bear to wear it. I don't want to throw it away, but I need to eliminate the smell forever.

What should I do?

Will

So that's where it went. Mail it back to me, please.