Bacteria can survive in damp clothing and produce a characteristic smell.
Having damp clothing and bed linens in the morning (night sweats).
But damp clothing did not in any way dampen the spirit of the gathering.
They made a point of hanging their damp clothing near the fire so it could dry further.
Don't leave damp or wet clothing in a clothes hamper.
Once still, and wearing damp clothing, they would be in danger of freezing to death.
The air turned chill, and the damp clothing seemed colder than before.
They added a house for the employee this year after the 11th worker showed up one day in damp clothing.
The skiers reported having built igloos, used to dry damp clothing.
In a very short time she emerged, wearing her damp clothing.