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Why do holes form in shirts? The reason and how to solve it.
Have you ever wondered the origin of the holes that form in t-shirts? Below we explain what the causes are and how to solve them without having to throw away the item.
Well, this bad discovery has an origin, sometimes more than one, they are no secret, but it is good to know where they come from and how to remedy it, when possible.
Causes of holes in shirts
Why do holes appear in cotton t-shirts? This is a problem that affects thousands of consumers. It is enough to ask the friend or family member on duty to discover that the person affected is not alone and that the textile epidemic must have something viral, since it spreads through all the closets and dressers.
Holes appear, sooner rather than later, on numerous occasions. There are several consumers who even talk about planned obsolescence , a bit like what happens with some appliances that stop working at the end of the warranty.
Proof of the existence of the problem, in addition to the closet itself, is the fact that many people on the Internet wonder how to solve the problem of holes in t-shirts and shirts. In the end some really interesting theories are created.
There are several hypotheses, among these the most repeated: the holes are caused by moths, while if the holes are in the front it could be due to the belt, the zipper, the pants, even the clothespins , the washing machine. or the ‘dryer’.
Since they are most likely to appear on the bottom of the shirt, they are usually caused by wear and tear over time , as well as any rubbing of the fabric on the edge of the top.
An accident that, in the case of a rough surface, subjects the shirt to tension on the fabric, causing the classic hole.
How to fix holes in t-shirt fabrics?
It goes without saying that your favorite t-shirt should not be worn on certain occasions! Also, if you are passing through certain places, be careful and if you do work that takes you to risky places, act accordingly.
In addition, the poor quality of the t-shirt material is also a source of hole formation, as well as the use of poor quality or too strong detergents. Any well-made garment cannot withstand the abuse of an aggressive detergent.
If you want to avoid unpleasant punctures in the fabric of the shirt , it is important to take care of it by washing it carefully and according to the instructions indicated on the label.
Tightening them even by hand with excessive force subjects the fabric thread to a twisting effect that is not beneficial at all . At that precise moment the foundations are created for the failure that suddenly appears in a totally unexpected way, but that began previously.
To avoid throwing away our favorite t-shirt, we carefully read the instructions on the label that indicate how to do it and place it horizontally on the clothesline.
Finally, with a little inventiveness, if the garment allows it, a strategic embroidery or even more than one will save it from being thrown away!