To be fair I don’t think I’ve ever washed them in 2 years
I think washing helps. Fabric stiffness, lack of flexibility, increased friction, proper grim. I imagine freeze thaw cycles aren't great either for the structural integrity of the cellulose fibres.
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To be fair I don’t think I’ve ever washed them in 2 years