Yahoo News People are only just realising what tiny holes that re-appear on T-shirts are
A woman, puzzled by the small holes that kept appearing at the bottom of her husband's T-shirt, has finally discovered the reason - and it's not as enigmatic as one might assume.
Confused by the mysterious holes that kept appearing on his clothes, she turned to social media for answers. She posted on the Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, a forum where fans of online cleaning guru Sophie Hinchliffe share their own tips, asking: "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."
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She also shared a photo of her husband's T-shirt, which had numerous tiny holes near the belly-button area. Other social media users were quick to offer assistance - while many were as puzzled as she was, others knew exactly what the cause was.
Fortunately, it wasn't an insect or creepy crawly gnawing through the clothing - but more 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.
