On an old sweater, I found some strange little reddish balls, and I almost threw up when I realized what they were. | November 1, 2025

I took the sweaters out of the closet and noticed some strange little reddish oval balls on one of them. They were unpleasant to the touch, and they smelled unpleasant too.

I hadn’t taken out my old winter sweaters in a long time. They had been sitting at the back of the closet for several years, as the last few winters had been mild and fashion had changed.

But recently, I wanted to sort out my wardrobe and donate these clothes in good condition, almost new, to a charity.