Textile laundering and body odor: a comprehensive review

Textile laundering is an energy-consuming and environmentally challenging process. This paper reviews the reasons for the necessity of textile laundering and its relation to odor, and alternative strategies to reduce garment washing frequency. The paper also discusses at length the various sources of odors and types of odor management techniques. It explores the current odor evaluation standards and processes, and further debates the challenges in odor management technologies in textiles.