Answer

In Jain Dharma, the main concern is usually ritual purity for religious activities, not judging or disrespecting a person.

If clothes were only touched by a person during periods, and the clothes were dry, already washed, and not worn, then washing them again is generally a matter of family/custom-based practice, not a clearly universal Jain rule.

Explanation

In many Jain families, during menstruation, a woman may avoid:

• going to the derasar,
• doing puja,
• touching religious items,
• entering the kitchen or touching certain household items, depending on family tradition.

These practices are connected with traditional ideas of religious purity, rest, and discipline.

But everyday clothes that are:

• dry,
• already washed,
• not worn,
• only touched briefly,

are not something for which there is one universally accepted Jain rule saying they must always be washed again.

Some families may still wash them again out of custom or strict household practice. Others may not consider it necessary.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches great care in conduct, but also teaches:

• ahimsa — not hurting others physically or emotionally,
• vinay — respect,
• samata — inner balance,
• aparigraha — avoiding unnecessary attachment and fear.

So even when following traditional menstrual restrictions, one should not create shame, disgust, or humiliation toward the person. Cleanliness and maryada should be maintained with compassion.

Takeaway

If the clothes were dry, washed, and only touched, washing again is usually a custom-based choice, not a definite Jain requirement. If the clothes are meant for puja, derasar, or religious use, stricter families may prefer rewashing them as a precaution.