IT shipped quickly and did not really have any kind if odor other than a "new" smell. Since I was using it the next day, I wiped down the inside ofh bag and pockets with a dryer sheet. I also rubbed a dryer sheet on the zippers. The zippers were not sticky but the dryer sheet made than even better.  This is the first duffel I have seen with extension zippers to add some length and it works great.  I put a pair of my size 11 running shoes, a pair of 36 x 36 jeans, a pair of full length cargo pants, a belt, my toiletries bag, some polo shirts and a belt in this bag and could have put in more.  Underwear and socks went into the end pocket.  I did not try to put my large laptop in it as it would have been a stretch considering that I already had in it.