Gag reflex & bad smell

Hey everyone,

I’ve been dealing with a pretty disturbing problem lately: I’ve become super sensitive to that vinegar-ish smell that some people’s wraps/gloves carry.

Yesterday during training it got so bad I had to fake not feeling well just to step away. The smell from my partner’s gloves was unbearable — at one point he hit me in the face, some of that death liquid got in my mouth, and I legit gagged so hard I had to run to the bathroom.

The thing is, I feel really uncomfortable telling half the team their gear isn’t properly cleaned. Does anyone have tricks to deal with it? Tiger balm under the nose? Thai oil?

It’s a new gym and everyone’s great, but this is honestly too much for me. The smell stuck with me the whole evening.

Thanks in advance 🙏