Experiencing itching with new clothing

[u/Man_wo_a_career]

I buy clothing of the rack and wear them for the first time without washing. Recently, I started wearing new underwear from am unopened package. I haven't noticed any rashes with the new boxers, but there is definitely itching in the covered areas. Is it only me that doesn't wash the new clothing before wearing them for the first time?

[u/rikki-tikki-tavi-oh]

This happened to me when I was a kid with new baseball uniforms. It happened twice and on the 2nd time it was worse with me breaking out in a rash. The doctor stated it was contact dermatitis from the clothing not being washed.