RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
This mystery has been solved for me! Just the other day, I was wearing a brand new cotton shirt with jeans. Standing at my kitchen sink washing dishes, I heard a scraping sound at my waist. I looked down at my shirt and noticed tiny holes and realized I had been leaning against my granite counter top. Sure enough, the metal button on my jeans had worn these tiny holes in my shirt from the friction of the granite! Case closed! Now I'm in the market for some aprons! :)
Posted on 12/05/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Unbelievable that so many of us have this same problem! After reading almost all of the posts here are my thoughts:
1) I am the wife and mother of the home and am the only one who gets the tiny holes in my cotton shirts. They are about 1cm in diameter and are always located in the same place-in the front near the center of my waist.
First Conclusion: It cannot be the laundry detergent I use nor my washer and dryer, otherwise, the other family members would have this problem as well.
Second Conclusion: It cannot be insects. No insect would choose the same location on my shirts to gnaw through! Also, my husband's shirts (stored in the same closet as mine) would be affected if it were an insect.
Third Conclusion: All of the shirts with holes are cotton. Most moths do not eat cotton.
2) I have never had this problem until about a year ago.
Observation: This is the first home we've had that has granite countertops in the kitchen. Coincidence? I don't think so!
Overall, I believe that the problem lies with rubbing against the granite as I'm working/cooking in the kitchen. I plan on either wearing an apron or simply tucking in my shirts from now on to see if this prevents the holes. Seat belts could also be a culprit, causing friction from the button of my jeans. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this works. I've had numerous shirts thrown in the trash and replacing my wardrobe at this rate is getting costly!
Posted on 11/07/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi, I have the same problem (Scotland, UK) and have finally worked out the cause. It is the tops rubbing on the front of my jeans. I can't visibly feel anything sharp on the jeans but I assume the tops are somehow getting caught either on the zip, button or though fabric. I have proven this by throwing out jeans and tops and started a fresh and the problem still occured. So I then wore a long vest or top over the front of my jeans (under my new top) and finally no holes.
I don't know why this happens, but I am carrying a baby around most of the day and this has made the problem much worse. It's costing me a small fortune. I am going to find out if I can claim back anything from the clothes stores, because it is their garments that are at fault. I should be able to hold my baby without getting holes in my clothes? Oh by the way this has been happening to me for over 3 years now and I too thought it was the washing machine or something I was doing, I even thought it was my seat belt in the car. I also stopped wearing some of my jackets. So I understand how frustrating this is for everyone.
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This seems to be a worldwide issue. I live in Sydney, Australia and have been scouring the internet for a solution to this problem. I am absolutely sick of it! Again, like everyone else, the holes appear at waist level and only in brand new cotton tops - the common link seems to be that they are all made in China! The other day I purchased a cheap top to experiment with - I didn't wear it at all and somewhere between the washing basket and the washing machine it acquired three holes at waist level! I've decided NEVER to buy cotton tops again, it's simply a huge waste of money.
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RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
I say we look for things in common to find the answer to our problem. I do not have granite and I drive a chrysler, just in case it is the seat belts. I do not have a front loading washer and I've found no bugs or moths in my closets. I usually wear side zip slacks, not jeans with buttons and zippers.
Posted on 09/26/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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It is definitely the seat belt. I actually did a week long "test" because so many of my tanks and tees have been ruined- same sopt, same exact tiny holes. It has been driving me crazy. No front-loader washer, no moths. When your shirt hangs over the button and waistband of jeans, and you put on your seat belt over it, the movement of your body combined with the pressure from the seat belt creates a friction every time you move; thus, the holes. I found the only way to eliminate this (minus NOT wearing your seat belt which is ridiculous and unsafe) is to pull your shirt up above your waistband prior to putting on yourseat belt. That way the lap belt will only be against you/your pants..NOT your shirt. Hope this helps!!! =)
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I am so glad I am not alone. I am having the same problem with my shirts. It is not just tight fitting shirts, It is tunic styles as well. I have ruined so many nice shirts. I am the only one in the house that it is happening to. I am convinced it is my zipper/button on my jeans. If I wear elastic pants it does not seem to happen. I am just wondering how to protect my shirts from the zipper and button. I love wearing jeans, so I won't give that up. I am considering putting a bandaid over the area and seeing if that works. Any other suggestions?
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I get these holes in the area of the shoulder seams of some of my shirts. I've decided that the manufacturer probably uses a dull needele sometimes. I switched from using the plastic tube hanges as a lot of them have rough edges. I now use the Joy Mangano flocked hangers, and they shouldn't be the problem. These aren't the cheap t-shirts. Being I am a larger person, I order a lot of my clothes from specialty catalogs. Very rarely, do I order from Lane Bryant, Roaman's and woman Within. I find the necklines on their tops to be almost stretched out of shape, they are so large. Most of the t-shirts that I order are in the $40.00 price range. I really figure because of the hangers that I use and the quality of the shirts that at times a dull needle has to be used.
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I have been dealing with this problem for about 2 years now. I wore a shirt to work today and it was fine, I came home, did some chopping and cooking in the kitchen and there they were....a couple of little holes in the front of my shirt right in the middle around the waist line. I was convinced for the longest time that it was the brand of jeans I was wearing but now I think the counter top theory may be correct, although I do not have granite. I will start changing out of my jeans or wear an apron before doing any work at the kitchen counter tops from now on. Hope that does the trick! This problem has ruined about 15 shirts and it is driving me nuts!
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RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
I have them, too, and I get the holes in them even before washing. It must be the countertops or the seat belt. It's driving me crazy.
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Yes I have been having the same problem! Many dollars later I have found my problem to tiny holes forming in my shirts. I am 5'2" tall and the button on my jeans hit exactly where my counter top is and the button on my jeans rubs against my shirt which rubs against the counter (walla) holes form in my tops! I did not have that problem before I gained weight because I could always tuck my shirt in. Now my blouses, and T-shirts all have the same marks. It took a few years wondering what the heck was happening to mine and only my tops. I hope this has helped some of you, and the only solution I have found is to tuck your shirt in or wear higher shoes when in the kitchen.
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Well it isn't Granite countertops. Ive had this problem for 6 years now and have lived in three different places throughout those 6 years. (Florida, Tennessee, and Indiana) I've never had Granite counter tops. You can also rule out bugs because why in the world would these holes be in the same spot each time? I am a thin person so its not an overweight thing. I like to wear my shirts loose so I dont believe its rubbing much on my pants. I wash all my tops separate from jeans, jackets, etc. and I don't bleach or use harsh detergents. In fact, I really baby my clothing during the washing process, using cold water, and hanging dry or lying flat. Anyway, I also don't think its counter edges, jeans buttons, or seatbelts. They all feel so smooth to the touch. It doesnt matter how expensive the brand, or how old the shirt is.
I got a Jarbo shirt the other day and wore it while at work and by the time I left work...there were several holes.....several teeny, tiny holes. The same thing has happened to my Michael Stars, Velvet, and David Lerner shirts that I have bought recently, wore once, and by the end of the day. There they are. Its not just the super thin tops either. It's definitely not a belt, because it happens regardless of whether or not I'm wearing a belt. I don't have Kids, my cats don't have claws, I don't have any other animals, its not happening to my fiances clothing, I hardly ever cook so I don't think its in the kitchen, and its not wearing a jacket unzipped, because then it would be all up and down the top. Sorry to be such a downer, but I dont think we'll ever figure it out.
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I have the exact same problem and am ready to loose it. I have no idea what to do or how to save my clothes. Some of my favorite shirts have been ruined and continue to be. Always in the same spot right by the belt line but it is not my belt or any other thing that might be rubbing them. Never my husbands clothes whose dresser is only a few feet away. I have no idea what it is or what to do....Please please let me know if you think or anything or discover the source.
Posted on 06/16/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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In my case its either my tops rubbing up against my jeans ( the area where the fabric around the top button sticks out ) OR it's my gratite top bench. After cooking up a storm this evening. I have two new pairs of fang like holes in my top and they were not there prior.
I have ruled out all washing strategies and bug invasions/ seatbelts/ belt buckles/ washing powders. I'll keep you posted as its mighty infuriating and expensive!
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Hi there! I most certainly feel your frustration and as much as I sympathize; it is nice to know it not losing my marbles!
I have been scouring the net all evening trying to shed some light on this infuriating mystery. For about 1.5 years now I have been finding not-so-random 'fang marks' in my tops ( around the lower naval area/fly of jeans) and I'm ready to set up hidden camera to end the fury. It is always in more or less the same place; usually a pair of 'fang like' holes, and almost always my clothing- not my man's or childrens ( I'm the chief cook and house cleaner in case that's relevant). Mind you it has to be said that i have found the odd fang bite in there's too! Indeed it is delicate cotton/wool fabrics that seem to cop it.
After reading many of the posts here i am going to test the granite bench top theory. In this home and my previous we had/have a granite top bench, which i rub against often as i cook etc. In my home prior to those there were no granite bench's and no holey tops!
I rule out moths etc as I do not give them credit for eating up my clothing in exactly the same place time again and nor do I see a moth or its offspring in spitting distance of my wardrobe.
I have inspected my seat belt, don't wear a belt with jeans, wash with eco friendly suds, don't bleach and have run my hands along the inside of my drier and washer with no answers - so therefore I'll be taping up the entire surface edge of my granite bench to see if this solves the great debate. I would love to know if anybody has done the same or if anyone else feels they have a definitive answer to help as i have thrown out hundreds of dollars worth of clothing due to this.
Best of luck and I shall post results:)
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I'm so frustrated. For about a year I've been fighting these tiny holes. I put cedar in closet. I have so many moth balls you can't even breathe. I use bug spray and silverfish bait traps, and moth traps. There has never been a bug or moth in traps.
I completely cleaned out my closet on the advise of my exterminator. And now today I find that one of my brand new shirts has a tiny hole. I want to scream. I've been putting my worn shirts in a plastic bag and knotting it and I still got holes. Always in the front stomach area. I don't have granite counter tops. All my shirts are loose fitting, so I don't think they rub against my jeans. So none of the posted answers really apply to me. I've been having this problem for about a year. And my husband never has any holes in his shirts! If it was a bug, why would they eat my shirts and not his? What is it?
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RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
I would put moth balls where the clothes are also put some all over the house, hope this helps, good luck.
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I've had this happen on every brand of t-shirt I have ever bought and am sooo sick of it, the other day it happened to a shirt that I had never washed. i am convinced that it is the top button on my jeans because when I get off a chair or out of the car I pull my jeans up and as I don't want to be lifting my shirt up to do this I grab my shirt and my jeans in this spot and pull up, that together with the constant rubbing on my shirt all day. I came up with an idea today to test my theory, I am going to buy one of those rubber things that you put on the top of keys so that you can tell the differernce, you can get them in a round shape and see if it stops the holes at all....we can only hope. I feel all your frustration and hope that we can find a solution to this problem!
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Same tiny hole problem. For awhile I was wearing only one brand of tiny t-shirts that I loved. Eventually, they all got tiny holes in front waist area. They were loose fitting, shorter length so they didn't fall under the seatbelt. Just again recently with some newer t-shirts the same thing started happening but after only one or two wearings. Maybe it's a GRAND CONSPIRACY by the clothing manufacturers so we'll buy more shirts ;-) I have no idea, but share the frustration
Posted on 02/27/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
I've been dealing with this problem for about 8 years now. So glad to find out that there's a "community" of others dealing with this!
A few questions:
If I wear a shirt and it doesn't have any stains by the end of the day, I generally put the shirt aside for a second wearing before washing it (a small effort to be environmentally friendly). Do others with this problem tend to do this too. As awful as it is to contemplate, maybe there are particular sweatglands in the belly button area that some kind of bug/moth/beetle are attracted to?
Second question: Does anyone else us Downy wrinkle release? It's the only product I used on my clothes and not on my husband's. And I that a shirt I wore yesterday was fine. I sprayed wrinkle release on it at the end of the day...and viola...this morning I have a tell-tale hole.
Grrrrrr!
Jill
Posted on 02/23/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
Help me! I live in MN, and I have also narrowed it down to something is eating my sons clothes. It's only his clothes in his closet. All of the holes are sort of clustered at the collar bone line where the hanger rests on the shirt. I keep my home clean or at least I think I do? Most of the clothes are 100% cotton? This is weird to me. I am so mad at the bug or moth or what ever it is. I buy nice clothes! Please help me too. It seems we all need help!
Posted on 02/20/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
I have been going crazy trying to figure out the same problem; holes in all my shirts. I'm not buying another shirt until I figure this out. Reading the emails posted, I feel like there's hope in solving this problem.
It might be a combination of a few of things. If you lean against surfaces, it could be a counter top or desk. I haven't found an area around my home or office that would catch or puncture material.
Safety belts add pressure to the area, but I usually wear a coat or sweater. So does that actually reduce the pressure on the materials underneath?
Have you ever examined the top of most zippers then closed. It has a couple of pointy stubs (?). If your shirt slightly tuck into that area when you're seated, the metal could poke a hole into a shirt. That's my current theory.
Maybe I'll wear sweat pants with a new shirt for a weekend.
If I get a hole in my shirt, I'll go back to blaming the counter top or my safety belt.
Posted on 02/17/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Wow, I'm experiencing exactly the same problem here since last summer, only months after I moved from Flagstaff, AZ (where the problem did not exist for me, even with the same clothing, same seat belt, and same waistline). By the various locations of people posting, it seems to have emerged in different parts of the country. It would be valuable to compare common variables, and one that caught my eye is the granite countertops. Do most people posting have that type of counter top? (I do.) "Division of labor :^)" could explain why not all members of the household are targeted equally. (For example, my housemate only recently began helping in the kitchen, and now he has them, as well!) In my house, they have struck not only cotton, but cashmere, as well, so it's getting expensive!
I live in a remodeled 1950's home with a partial basement (the other part being dirt), and this part of the city has had issues with ants (they come out of the duct work from that dirt portion of the basement). If any of this sounds familiar, please inform. Thanks, Sidney
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RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
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By Dave in NY (Guest Post)
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Folks its not moths or bugs or mice. If so, the holes would be located randomly. Same with zippers in the washing machine.
I do think it has to do with countertops or perhaps jeans or both (it doesn't have to be just one thing). I cook and wash dishes a lot and I have granite countertops so that is where I'm going to check first. I also wear jeans without a belt sometimes and it could be the button.
All you have to do is break one fiber and the next time you wash the shirt, you'll have a hole as the washing action will expand the fibers around the broken fiber. Subsequent wearing and washing will make the hole bigger. Usually the holes start out very small, perhaps unnoticeably small until it gets washed. So you're not noticing it when it happens, but after the first washing.
Posted on 02/13/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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AHH, I knew I couldn't be the only one! I wonder if we're all buying the same t shirts? A lot of mine that it happens to come from Urban Outfitters, but it's happened in SUPER expensive t shirts as well from Holt Renfrew in Toronto. I NEED this to be solved, I have spent over $600 on t shirts that are now ruined!
Posted on 01/30/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I suspect that it may be the Velcro fastener on the front of my shorts. Does that ring any bells with anyone? Do you have Velcro on your pants? I am systematically killing all my T shirts with little holes just under my belly button. I am very concerned!
Posted on 01/19/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
As one feedback mentioned wearing a belt; is it the solution! I have figured this down to a science. It only happens when you wear jeans and it is caused by the corner of the jean fabric just above the bottom hol. This little corner tends to bend outward, especially when jeans are tight, and when you rub up against anything like the kitchen counter, like many others mentioned, the corner on the jeans rubs into your top and causes a hole or several.
So far, a belt is the only thing that consistently eliminates the problem or try wearing layers under your favorite tops, seems that second layer usually prevents a hole too. Good luck.
Posted on 01/03/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have had the exact same problem with t-shirts. Small holes in center middle bottom of front of tops. We have found that it is the stone bench tops in our kitchen! The holes are at the exact spot that the top hits the bench top and when you rub back and forward whilst moving around doing dishes or cooking, the stone causes little rips! We put our t-shirts on back to front and the same happened as what was on the front!! Beware your kitchens!
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I have the holes near my navel area, sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left. The are all about 1cm big and I don't understand why the holes appear )=
Reading through the forum I thought that it would be the button on my jeans, but if I compare it - the area with the holes and my jeans don't match. I don't think it is my washing machine either because I've moved twice and at both homes this would occur. Not the moths because the shirts that have the holes in them, all appear in the same place.
Somebody help me )=
Posted on 11/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I don't know if I have solved everyone's problem but I can't believe I've solved mine. I was to the point where I was blaming the manufacturer of the jeans for putting holes in my t-shirts as well as thinking it might be my seat belt, but I now have a new vehicle. I wore a brand new long sleeve t - only once, guess what - 4 holes in it.
I knew it had to be the jeans so the next day I wore the same jeans with a belt, which covered the button and button hole of the jean. The corner of the button hole seems to not lay flat and it had to have been either that rubbing on my t's or the button, but I wore another new shirt today with the belt on my jeans and PRESTO - no holes, I would suggest trying to wear a belt. Sue
Posted on 11/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a problem with tiny holes appearing in t=shirts. All around the zipper area. Initially I blamed it on the manufacturer of my jeans, actually got their buyer interested. Anyway, we thought it was from my seat belt rubbing, BUT I just put on a new top today, when I got to work I checked it, there weren't holes but you could see that they were beginning, it looked worn in areas. I have no idea what it's from. I have never worn this short before. I'm flabbergasted. I have probably 2 dozen shirts that have been ruined.
Posted on 11/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Amazing! I've been going nuts recently trying to figure out why all my t-shirts have been developing holes in the exact same spot! I've had a new house and new van since 2006, but only recently started to notice the holes.
After reading this, I'm convinced it's a combination of the much cheaper fabrics used in my new Lane Bryant t-shirts and some other factor. I was beginning to suspect my seat belts, but am now looking suspecting my granite countertops.
I also suspected the zipper of my jeans, but I can tell on my older shirts that the rubbing is coming from the outside, not the inside.
The strange thing is that the holes are also beginning to show up on my older, heavier material t-shirts. Was the older material so much better that it took a couple of years to wear it down?
Thanks, all, I don't feel so crazy anymore - (-:
Posted on 11/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've been getting tiny holes around the lower belly area of my shirts too. I'm certain that the button on my jeans is causing it. It doesn't matter what pair of jeans I wear either, because it happens regardless. About a year ago I started wearing a very small fabric belt that doesn't have a buckle so I can wear it under my shirts without it being seen. It solved the problem, but it's so annoying that I have to put it on every time I wear jeans. I've never had this problem of getting holes in my shirts up until a few years ago, so I'm not sure what caused it to happen all of the sudden.
Posted on 11/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi. You won't believe this but I just spoke with my daughter, she complaining about holes in her 'good' t- shirts hanging in her closet!
I suggested cedar. The holes could possibly be from moth larvae(sp) The moth has laid eggs and the larvae are eating (little holes) in the natural fabrics, usually cotton, wool.
There are abundant cedar products at stores like Home Depot, hardware stores, etc. Either clean out your closet and hang cedar planks, balls, etc. or pull out the items in your closet and toss them in your drier with good heat to kill the little buggers and then hang, or put in drawers with the cedar product.
You can get spray refills to re-cedar planks you purchase but don't spray directly on your clothing;these items you care about. I don't think you want the cedar touching the clothing, but, read directions on the cedar products you purchase. This has worked for me. Good luck.
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Wow! I am reading all these post and never thought it was something like my seat belt etc. As I don't have carpets in my home I don't think its a 'carpet beetle.' I thought perhaps I was using a harsher cycle than I needed to - so I use the delicate cycle and low temp on my dryer.
I have also discovered that small decorative applicays (can't spell it) can be ironed or sewn on to your shirts or pants to hide those tiny holes and I've gotten many compliments! Also good to cover up a small stain that won't come out. =)
Posted on 11/04/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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WOW! I am so so suprised by how many people have this problem. I have been having this issue for about a year now and it drives me NUTS! I wore a brand new shirt today and by the end of the day 2 holes already :( I do believe that its the button and yes I have belly rolls and the fabric in shirts now are soooo thin and it just start to rub and tear. I am going to try wearing belts just to block the button and see if that helps. They are going to have to start making pants that have a button cover on them or something, LOL!
Posted on 10/31/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Alright, I've been reading these postings for quite awhile now. I've come to the conculsion that the problem is two fold. No pun intended. First, the quality of the fabric is less than it was say 10 years ago. It is softer and thinner. The area, the front of the shirt, is stressed by stretching across the belly, and also rubbing against counters, kids etc. The stretching opens up the knit, allowing the thread to being more exposed, and to small breakages. This must allow for teeny tiny breakage of fibers, thus holes. Secondly, the holes line up perfectly where the zipper/snap is. I would imagine that with walking etc, and the layers and wrinkles of the zipper area adds stress from the inside out of the shirt. In time, usually a very short amount of time, we notice the holes. I don't think this is insect related. Otherwise, other areas of the shirt would have holes. That is my take on tiny holes in the front of tee shirts. This is still an aggravating and expensive problem, and I don't know how to solve it. Anyone have some ideas? Perhaps we could start a new fashion trend of putting a big canvas patch across our middle for protection!
Posted on 10/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've had this problem for several months. I get a few tiny holes in the front of my cotton t-shirts. I don't use bleach. I put cedar blocks in my drawers thinking it was some type of bug but that didn't work. I can't find any evidence of insects. I do have granite countertops so I will wear an apron & see if that works.
Posted on 10/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Just did the granite top test. Put my damaged t-shirt on back to front and rubbed my belly on the granite. 3 holes, yes they have appeared out of nowhere! I can certainly say those holes ALWAYS around the belly area ARE from my granite surface. My granite is smooth, it's the small undetected "chips" that cut a small hole. What to do about it, hold my belly in? Wear an apron?
Posted on 10/08/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I cannot believe how many people have this same issue. I have been going crazy trying to figure out what is causing this. All of mine happen in the front of my shirt near the belly button and there are about 6 tiny holes. I have been blaming it on my dog. I was thinking that maybe when I pick her up her nails were going through my shirt but this has also happen on shirts that I have not picked her up in. I have so many shirts that are ruined. I do have a granite counter top and do stand in front of it and wash dishes so I am going to watch this carefully to see if this is what is causing it. I just runied another right now and was just at the sink so it must be. This is so frustrating!
Posted on 10/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Sarah is correct! It is the fabric and the newer detergents. The fabric quality, even in expensive items, is not the same as it has been in the past. So when your clothes rubbed the pant area or something, it wasn't noticeable before. But now it is. I am not switching to Tide. I just deal with it. Gives me a little air conditioning. It is NOT AN INSECT! Or the holes wouldn't be in the same areas!
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Hey, I have this problem. It does not happen to my family. I wonder if it is an age gender thing. The bugs like to hang out in 50 year old female belly buttons!
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I have the same problem, and I found that the holes line up with the top flap at the snap or button of my jeans. The top tip of the flap usually curls outward. This is lining up perfectly with the holes in my T-shirts which I wear on the outside of my jeans. I am too short for it to be rubbing on the counter, besides this would more than likely make a long tear in the fabric. Hope this helps.
Posted on 09/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Too funny the same thing is happening to me! I searched the web for an answer to the tiny holes only to find out that I am not the only one but none offers any answers! So frustrating! I have wood floors all over the house including the closet so leaves out the theory of carpet beetles! Don't think it is moths, what is going on? Someone must have an answer but how do we find out?
Posted on 09/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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About 20 years ago I lived in an apartment and I had a nice walk in closet. It had a hanging rack on both sides. On one side I hung jeans and slacks and on the other side were shirts, blouses, dresses, etc. I started noticing tiny holes in many of my shirts, all in the same area (left shoulder). At first I blew it off but it was randomly on shirts throughout the line. FINALLY I noticed a black line moving on my clothes. It was ants! I know that's not normal but after the ants left the holes stopped. It seems more realistic that yours may be getting snagged on pants or seatbelt or something. When you figure it out, do tell.
Posted on 09/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Tiny Holes In Clothing
I am having the same problem - tiny holes around the waist area of my T shirts and spoke with a friend of mine who was having this problem to a greater degree. She says the tiny holes are caused by carpet beetles. She called a pest control company and took all rugs, draperies and clothing to be dry cleaned.
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I managed to match the tiny holes in all of my shirts with the little buttons on the pocket of my jeans, try that...?
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Mice can climb anywhere and on anything and you find signs of them (not just feces) everywhere. Yellow stains on items that have been hanging in the closet, tiny bite holes and the awful smell they leave behind. You might want to check little used drawers and cubby holes for more definite proof. Good luck!
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i have heard that bay leaves can stop moths & worms. Don't know if it works, but it's worth a try.
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If the shirts are new why don't you return them back to the store you bought them from?
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Another thought, if this is something in the closet, which I doubt, one way to fix that is to keep the shirts in a drawer or in a rubbermaid tub under the bed, or anywhere else, just not in the closet. If the holes continue to appear, it is not something in the closet. Are you sure these holes are appearing in shirts that have never been worn? Does anyone else in the family living in the house have these same problems, or is it just shirts belonging to you? Could they be getting snagged on something in the closet -- a sharp area on the door?
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If the holes are always in the front of your shirts, they cannot be caused by an insect. Insects don't know front from back or top from bottom. It has to be from something that is coming in contact with the front of this shirt -- car seatbelt, edge of your sink, belt buckle? Perhaps it is something that you are using that is splashing onto this area of the shirt --some bleach product?? some cosmetic that works the same as bleach? Acne medicine? What about something on your purse or a watch or a bracelet that catches and snags on this area? You will have to do some sort of detective work to figure this out.
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The holes could be from standing at your kitchen sink, & the rubbing against the edge of your counter top, try wearing an apron, & see what happens.
WandaA
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You can store clothes that you absolutely don't want moths to eat, in a refrigerator or a deep freezer. I know it's odd, but it's priorities. I have a wool blanket now in a deep freezer until I need it.
One if these days I plan to put them in spacebags, large plastic airtight storage bags.
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By margaret Tx (Guest Post)
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Question: do you smoke? As when I did, that's what I would get from the hot ashes. If not try cedar. It will keep the moths away, but it doesn't sound like moths as they eat all over the shirt, and if its your seat belt, make a cover for it. Good luck
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gmo cotton just google it, it makes me itch so bad.
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Check your belts and buckles.
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TINY HOLES
This small holes in front t-shirt started happening to me about one month ago! It's frustrating as heck - I've ruined 8 nice t's that I really liked. It can't be moths, in the same place, or the detergent - also in the same place and I doubt that its moths - same place! What is it? I think that it's the washing machine itself.
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If it is moths eating them, they will continue in your closet and any COTTON they even lay larva the eggs, and sometimes you just cannot see a moth; its self dead behind.
One thing moths do not like is cedar and it's smell. You can buy cedar wood hangup hooks that go over your closet pole to put in between your clothes hanging on the pole to help rid them. And I think cedar smells good.
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You can darn those little holes if they are not in a very conspicuous position - as in near a waistband where it won't show. I have darned t-shirts in more obvious places when I just really like them for color or design and just wanted to get more wear of of them.
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