I just received my CW-Xs in the mail--they have a very strange odor. Anyone else have this experience?
757365
Just received a pair in the mail. Mine smell funny too. Like a factory or something artificial.
757366
Not that I remember, so I would say NO. I have a strong sensitivity to odors.
757367
It's the smell of victory! I have two pairs and neither smelled funny. See you soon!
468553
Mine also smelled horrible. I didn't wash them, but left them to air out. It took about a month before they didn't stink.
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
1140868
We had the same problem. After several weeks of usage our 12-year old's pair stunk so bad we wouldn't allow them in the house. We finally soaked them in a tub with OxyClean and then washed them, thinking that they either had to get clean, get ruined, or be thrown away. The smell went away after the washing and they seem to be okay. But there's clearly something about the material that holds moisture and stench. They are not very breathable at all.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
910986
I didn't have any foul odor. I think you need to contact to the seller and exchange for another one. If you cannot return or exchange, then try to dry clean
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
258171
they are so stinky. I aired them out and now the little one doesn't smell but the big one still does. Any suggestions? My friend ordered the same thing and it doesn't smell. I threw away the box so I am having a hard time finding one to ship it back in.
843335
No, I have not had that happen. I would send them back or exchange them. They are definately worth it. I swear by these after many years of problems.
656384
I got mine a long time ago, I don't really remember if they smelled right out of the box, if they did, they definitely don't smell anymore!!
2114671
I have had this issue too but discovered washing at a higher temp and or using a bit of bleach and using an extra rinse cycle keeps the synthetics fresh. Otherwise, the synthetics will stink!
930251
I never paid much attention till I got this e-mail but they do have an odor. It does not seem like syrup to me but more like some kind of paint. I also bought a 100 pack of Philips and they have almost the same kind of odor. The main thing is that they work.
514043
I did not have an odor problem with mine, maybe there is something wrong with yours? I am thinking you are talking about something like that new shower curtain smell; I wash those or spread them on the back porch a couple of days to get rid of that....
2023833
I have only had mine for two months, but personally I would contact the manufacture and return for a refund or exchange. Make sure you didn't get shotty used ones. From what I remember, there was a number to call for issues in the packaging. Good luck and sorry to hear that.
1989472
Email the company with either your order number or a screenshot of purchase info. I got mine replaced but then had the same thing happen. I believe I could have sent them in again but think done with this brand. :/
904639
Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
559933
I ended up returning my order for a different reason but remember reading that one customer did have a problem with a strong odor. There wasn't any problem with an odor with the one we received, or apparently for others since they aren't mentioning it. Maybe return yours and try again with another? That's the great thing (one of them) about Amazon!