A woman was baffled after noticing small holes that kept appearing on her husband’s t-shirts – but people came to the rescue to let her know where they were coming from
A woman who was baffled by the tiny holes that kept appearing at the bottom of her husband’s T-shirt has finally realised why – and it’s not as mysterious as you might think.
Baffled by the perplexing holes, which kept multiplying on his clothing, she took to social media to ask if anyone had any idea about what they could be made from. Posting on Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, a page dedicated to fans of online cleaning sensation Sophie Hinchliffe sharing their own hacks, she asked: “Why does this always happen to my husband’s tee shirts? Honestly, he can have a brand new tee on and within a day there are holes. All my clothes are untouched. Any advice would be gratefully received.”
She then added a picture of her husband’s T-shirt, which had lots of little holes near where the belly-button would be. Other social media users were quick to help – and while many were as baffled as she was – others knew exactly what it was. Luckily, it isn’t an insect or creepy crawly that has gnawed its way through the clothing – but instead likely a belt buckle.
One person suggested: “I’ve seen people say it’s the zip or belt buckle.” Someone else suggested “bearings”, and another explained: “Does he wear a belt? My husband has these holes from his. Hope that helps.” Others concurred, with one person saying: “Snap happens to mine – think it’s catching on zip of jeans or trousers – that’s the only think I can think of?”
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.