Question:
What is the definition of "freshly landered". What about items laundered, drty cleaned or even new that has been in a drawer or closet fir an extended period of time?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Answer:
The term “freshly laundered” really means laundered before it was worn of used again. Therefore, even clothing or towels that were washed a while ago, are not worn during the nine days, even though they were washed a while ago. The term “freshly laundered” just means to explain the reason for not wearing laundered clothing- because wearing a laundered article of clothing has a certain pleasure to it because it is “fresh” and not sweaty or used.
Best wishes
Sources:
Shulchan Aruch O:CH 551-3.
