https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 17:21:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl/page/2#post-1809404 Thu, 18 May 2017 17:09:27 +0000 Anonymous 1809404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may be right, but I think it's beyond pathetic that those holes appear after only 2 or 3 wears at the most. The tops I'm talking about have not been worn a lot, and they have been washed very gently in cold water, and hung up to dry. I should not have to baby them that much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl/page/2#post-1809392 Thu, 18 May 2017 15:48:28 +0000 Alexandra 1809392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you need to take a look at where these holes develop. If it's near the neckline on one top, on the sleeve of the second, and the back of the third, it's likely crappy materials. But if the holes tend to develop in the same area on multiple tops, it's most likely a wear pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl/page/2#post-1809374 Thu, 18 May 2017 13:44:27 +0000 Lisa 1809374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My t-shirts always get holes in an odd place, until I realized the top is rubbing against my belts and that's what was causing the holes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl/page/2#post-1809361 Thu, 18 May 2017 12:17:46 +0000 Anonymous 1809361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In our household, it's always my shirts that get holes. My DH is able to wear his shirts until they wear out, though he has an old orange sweatshirt that he's had forever that is still bright orange and still without holes. We got married in 1987, and he's had that shirt at least that long, lol. It's a poly/cotton blend I think, but mostly cotton; I take no special care when washing and drying it. This irritates me no end, because I wash my shirts in cool water on delicate cycle, and hang them to dry. They still develop holes. At least if I get the shirts on clearance, I won't feel that bad if they only last a season. I'm in no mood to pay top $ for shirts that aren't going to go the distance.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl/page/2#post-1809325 Thu, 18 May 2017 08:36:41 +0000 Laura1975 1809325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great mystery in our house as well. Our clothes are washed together but only my husband's develop holes. He wears a belt and I don't so I always assumed it was the buckle rubbing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl/page/2#post-1809310 Thu, 18 May 2017 04:37:25 +0000 Jeanie 1809310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel ya! &nbsp;I have the same problem with t-shirts priced low or high they all get holes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl/page/2#post-1809291 Thu, 18 May 2017 01:32:15 +0000 Julie 1809291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, i also sometimes iron on a patch of light interfacing under problem areas. I thought i was being very clever extending my tshirts' lives, until i once put the patch on the outside of my favorite tshirt. Not so clever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1809289 Thu, 18 May 2017 01:26:20 +0000 Julie 1809289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have this frustrating problem. I changed a bunch of things all at once (not very scientific) and now it's a lot better. 1. Like others said, I wash jeans and zipper-items separately from everything else. 2. Since I hate tucking, i wear a flat no-show belt (beltaway) to prevent the corner of my jeans waistband from rubbing up against my shirts (this helps with the counter/seatbelt issue). 3. I wear a camisole under most knit tops to prevent rubbing on bra straps/jeans etc. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1809283 Thu, 18 May 2017 00:46:26 +0000 Angie 1809283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you mean jersey knits - like T-shirts?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1809279 Thu, 18 May 2017 00:24:26 +0000 Anonymous 1809279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's worse when you pay more for something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1809261 Wed, 17 May 2017 23:20:25 +0000 Cee 1809261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain re poor quality, BC. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1809254 Wed, 17 May 2017 22:40:03 +0000 Anonymous 1809254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, last week I found a few knit tops at Sam's Club that look nice for the beach, and were around $12 each. One was only $9. At those prices, I won't worry if they don't last that long. Knowing my luck, though, they'll go some distance. They look nicer than the more expensive ones (around $60 each) that I purged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1804157 Mon, 01 May 2017 23:23:59 +0000 Anonymous 1804157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I carefully separate my laundry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1804122 Mon, 01 May 2017 21:33:15 +0000 Staysfit 1804122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't had this problem, unless my items are washed with clothes that have hook and eye closures, zippers, snaps, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1804118 Mon, 01 May 2017 21:23:24 +0000 Anonymous 1804118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must have long arms <u>or</u> my height relative to the counter is different because I have never had this issue with kitchen counters. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1804072 Mon, 01 May 2017 19:33:06 +0000 Anonymous 1804072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll comb through my closet to check. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1804035 Mon, 01 May 2017 18:27:13 +0000 Anonymous 1804035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep your eyes peeled for clothes moths, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1804021 Mon, 01 May 2017 17:54:05 +0000 Anonymous 1804021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear belts, so the kitchen counter is the only other thing. I don't want to have to be that careful, though. I mean, really. It's a quality issue with the fabric, and I'm just going to avoid buying that stuff from now on. Those tops were for weekend wear, so at least I haven't lost anything needed for the office.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803990 Mon, 01 May 2017 16:03:22 +0000 Emily K 1803990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. &nbsp;I am much more careful, now, about bellying up to the kitchen counters. The shirt gets pinched between the counter and the pant button. &nbsp;One Eddie Bauer shirt got a hole after just a single wearing. &nbsp;Also, I started semi-tucking and that alleviates the problem as well. &nbsp;After the Eddie Bauer shirt bit the dust, I spoke with the E/B sales associate about it because I thought it was a quality control issue and she mentioned that it happens to them often when working at the register. &nbsp;I wish I could remember to start wearing an apron around the house--a lot of shirts get damaged in the kitchen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803969 Mon, 01 May 2017 15:24:55 +0000 texstyle 1803969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it's the kitchen counters and sometimes belts. I semi tuck nearly always (or wear an apron) to try and avoid the issue and have for the most part been able to stop it. The holes that form most often now seem to be by the tag sewn in or near a pocket if there is one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803936 Mon, 01 May 2017 14:16:29 +0000 JAileen 1803936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's always in the front, it might be a belt buckle issue, too. Maybe the top sandwiched between the kitchen counter and a belt buckle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803890 Mon, 01 May 2017 12:12:57 +0000 RobinF 1803890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very strange, I have not had that happen. I would be bummed because I love wearing knits and with hot flashes some polyesters are very uncomfortable. I wonder if it would happen with other delicate fabrics? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803883 Mon, 01 May 2017 12:08:24 +0000 Anonymous 1803883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear this, BC.&nbsp; It would drive me crazy with frustration.&nbsp; I want to second <b>Firecracker</b>'s comment about not washing with zippers or bras.&nbsp; Those seem the be culprit in my household.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803880 Mon, 01 May 2017 12:06:17 +0000 shedev 1803880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get the same problem, but I can't stand the feel of poly. I've been looking for linen and silk tops but haven't had much luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803879 Mon, 01 May 2017 12:02:42 +0000 Author Linda 1803879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happened in a Madewell knit merino sweater after just a single wear. I was so peeved I haven't bought from Madewell since. A single wear and the hole was on the front shoulder. Not a belt buckle or countertop in sight. It's frustrating. Usually holes emerge at the waistline for me. If I love the top, I salvage it by a repair. An EF top I repaired looks great three years later. That was the only EF top I've had do that. Cheaper tops, though, just get tossed. Those knits are often so thin repairs look like crap anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803874 Mon, 01 May 2017 11:56:28 +0000 Anonymous 1803874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The holes are always in the front, so it might be kitchen countertops; but if they're so delicate that this happens to them after just a few wears, I don't want more knits. If it were zippers, it would be mighty odd for the holes to always be in the same area. I don't belt those tops, so it's not that, but I should be able to belt them if I want to without worrying that they'll develop holes. Like I said, I'm fed up with this. I do have two left, and will wash them separately, but I won't buy any more of them because this is too much trouble for a simple basic t-shirt knit fabric. It should be easy care, but it's not.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803824 Mon, 01 May 2017 07:12:21 +0000 Anonymous 1803824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is frustrating. If they have had so little wear, I personally would be trying to get my money back. Plenty of retailers will refund in that instance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803819 Mon, 01 May 2017 06:38:28 +0000 Glory 1803819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I share your frustration. Most of my fave knits have holes as well. No clue why but maybe belts, counters and possibly seat belts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803812 Mon, 01 May 2017 04:32:51 +0000 cindysmith 1803812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh. My AG knit top has a hole and I'm so disgusted. I'm sure it caught on my belt or something. Normally I don't have much trouble with my knots, and knots are my friends because they're very forgiving on my arms. But yeah, I'm going to have to be more careful from now on. Sorry you're having issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-knitsl#post-1803791 Mon, 01 May 2017 02:27:44 +0000 JAileen 1803791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Firecracker, I wash knits separate from zippers and also Velcro. </p> <p>Are the holes in the same spot or randomly placed? I've heard of kitchen counters causing holes, too, such as leaning against the counter when washing dishes, or peeling carrots, etc.</p> <p>ETA: I don't have this hole problem. I wear an apron in the kitchen in addition to isolating zippers and velcro in laundry loads. </p>