What is the origin of these little holes in your T-shirt?

You put on your favorite T-shirt and there, bad surprise: small holes have appeared at the bottom of the fabric. You may be thinking about dust mites or a washing problem, but the real cause is often more surprising.
In fact, this is usually due to the rubbing of your T-shirt against abrasive elements, such as pants buttons, belts or even the edge of your worktop.

Here's everything you need to know to avoid these inconveniences and extend the lifespan of your clothes.

Why do these holes always appear in the same place?

Contrary to what might be thought, mites and washing machines are not the main culprits. The real problem comes from several factors:

• A cotton wool of medium quality: fine and fragile fabrics are damaged more quickly.
• Friction against the buttons and belts: by walking, sitting or leaning on a table, the T-shirt rubs against these hard surfaces, which ends up wearing the fibers.
• Too aggressive washing cycles: too strong a wiping or contact with metal flashes and pimples can cause micro-tear.

Now that we know why these holes appear, let's see how to avoid them effectively.

Four tips to protect your T-shirts

1. Choose for shorter tallest ones

Long T-shirts are more likely to rub against the button of your pants. A shorter, higher contact reduces this contact and limits wear. In addition, it is trendy and easy to combine with other clothing.

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