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Something that is consistently reducing the lifetime of my t-shirts is that they tend to get small holes on the front side at the height of my trouser belt. I can't figure out what is causing this, as the both the belt as well as the trouser buttons do not have sharp edges.

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This is from the metal button on your jeans rubbing against the surface through your shirt. Happens most frequently to people who do the dishes.

I don't know. The holes look like individual strands of cloth get cut, rather than gradually worn by friction.

Dude I get this exact same thing. Do you wear zipped hoodies? My theory is they’re getting nicked by the zip of that or jeans.

Nope, no hoodies. Not sure if zippers involved. Also t-shirts worn over the jeans will get holes.

I suspect these holes appear during washing in the washing machine. Also it depends on fabric if they appear at all.

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/style/a10339153/why-...

This article claims it's abrasion due to pants and poor quality fabric

I have noticed this as well. Simply not putting my clothes in the dryer has made this problem go away.

I always assumed that was from the pressure of leaning against things like countertops or being pressed between a belt and a car’s seatbelt.

Yes this little hole is very common. I'm sure it's the pin of the belt.

Different opinions on what is causing it. Who is first in filing a patent describing how to get rid of this nuisance, save people's money plus the environment, and becomes a multi-millionaire themselves :)

Isolate the problem, find the solution, run to Shark Tank/Dragon's Den!

I have found that my shirts were getting holes in the armpits area, and I discovered that the drying rack is causing this. Since then I use 2-3 racks/'lanes' per item, so the weight of a wet garment is spread out and also helps the garment dry faster since air can circulate. I also make sure the armpit regions of the t-shirts aren't right on the wire but a bit lower.

various causes: https://www.cleverly.me/t-shirt-holes/

I noticed this too. When I sit down I make an effort to pull my shirt up a little so it’s loose over my jeans. Haven’t had a little hole in years.

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