If you’ve noticed small, puncture-like holes appearing on your T-shirts, then you’re not alone. A woman has shared a photo of her T-shirt, which has holes near her belly-button, and people were quick to help – but it’s probably not what you think.
Ever found mysterious, small holes appearing on your T-shirts and feared a moth infestation?
A woman recently discovered the real reason behind this common clothing conundrum. The 49-year-old was perplexed by the recurring appearance of tiny holes on “all her T-shirts”, typically around the navel area.
She ruled out the usual suspect – a belt – as she doesn’t wear one. Sharing a photo of her hole-riddled T-shirt on Facebook’s Dull Women’s Club, she sought answers from fellow users.
While many were equally puzzled, others had experienced the same issue and offered their insights. One user suggested: “Rubbing against a counter is usually what happens to me,” Another concurred, saying: “Definitely from rubbing up against an area that hits in that spot every time. I have the same problem..”
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A third pointed to everyday objects like a “zipper, buttons, desk or anything that you rub against,” as potential culprits.
Echoing these sentiments, another user shared: “I get this a lot. Same, don’t wear a belt. Could be rubbing on buttons from jeans, thats the only thing I think of.”
Another person took to Reddit to share their bewilderment over “tiny holes” mysteriously forming “around the belt area” of their cherished T-shirt.
How do I fix this? Tiny holes around the belt area on my favorite T-shirt. It’s quite new too, don’t know how they were made
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According to stylist Alison Gary, the reason this happens is because of friction against metal hardware – such as zips or belts. She explained on her Wardrobe Oxygen website: “The pinholes are usually caused by friction against the metal hardware on jeans. Your button, but also the rivets, zipper, and the tough knots of thread around the fly can wear against knit T-shirts.
“Add working on countertops, standing desks, a heavy crossbody bag, an hour in the washing machine, or your seatbelt, and they appear even more quickly (more friction plus body heat).”
According to Alison, the best and cheapest way to prevent it happening is tucking in your top into your trousers – even if it’s a half tuck. Alternatively, you could try to get a belt that won’t cause damage.
Sourse: www.express.co.uk
