i am just worried that the smell is coming from the jean materials itself, and not from other stuff that it came in contact with (such as plastic bags or whatever things it may be)...I am hesitant on washing it right now, because once i wash it, i won't be able to refund the jeans.

It's true that a lot of things nowadays are made in China. At the same time, there are more news coming out about the quality of some of these products. Although it's inevitable not to buy products from China, I am being more cautious now. I guess it is just me getting overworried about the jeans...just thought I check with the shoppers on this forum to see if they had any of this experience...