sweat stains

Shirt's yellow rings

Sweat stains are the discolored marks left on clothing when perspiration soaks into fabric and dries.

They typically appear in the underarm area as yellowish patches, though they can form anywhere the body sweats heavily.

The discoloration comes from salts, oils, and proteins in sweat reacting with fabric: I had to throw out the shirt—the sweat stains wouldn't come out.

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humid · body odor · cotton · undershirt · gym clothes · embarrassment · gym · workout · heat · moisture · ring · antiperspirant · laundry · washing machine · bleach · nervous · soggy · damp

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cleanliness/appearance

sweat stainsclean clothes

Washed and dried garments

fresh laundry · crisp white shirt · unstained · blemish-free

stain type/origin

sweat stainsgrass stains

Chlorophyll marks on fabric

ink stains · wine stains · coffee stains · dirt · grease stains

bodily impression

sweat stainsfresh scent

Pleasant, clean odor

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G