This was given to me by my mother, and I think it's probably been used a few times. I've hand-washed it with a neutral detergent. It's slightly brownish, but I don't think it's very noticeable. It didn't suit me, and it felt really uncomfortable when I wore it, so I'm selling it. There are no problems with using it normally. Since there is no packaging, I will ship it in a zip-lock bag.