https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:54:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1213437 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:22:52 +0000 Charla 1213437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I has this issue too and thought it was a quality issue, I will try some of the suggestions and see if I have better luck with tees this summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1212240 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:55:29 +0000 Elle 1212240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How frustrating.&nbsp; While knits do snag if they get rubbed repeatedly, having this happen on the second wearing seems like poor quality.&nbsp; Is it worth the hassle of trying to exchange or return?.&nbsp; If not, you could try weaving together the hole with embroidery thread and needle.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1212222 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:09:27 +0000 carambola 1212222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - SO frustrating. Happens to me particularly with drapey lightweight knits that I love in the spring/summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1212212 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:52:16 +0000 texstyle 1212212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It happens ALL the time for me too. Usually due to countertop leaning, which is likely why I first embraced the semi-tuck. My only solution is to always wear an apron, always tuck the front and only wash delicate knits with other delicate knits (which is usually not practical for me so I just deal with it). Some can be mended of course with patience and a matching thread. But for the most part, I've decided to try to steer away from extremely thin knits in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1209348 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:00:21 +0000 Anonymous 1209348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had this happen to a number of a tees- mostly the "slub knits" and I read that these have shorter fibers. I think there are "micro-breaks" going on in contact points (belt line area rubbing against waistbands, counter tops, seat belts, etc) and if the fibers are short or weak (like slub knits, thin knits)- holes appear. Very frustrating as I have tossed a number of tees that I really loved (and carefully wash!), after just a few wears. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1209345 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 14:56:26 +0000 mrseccentric 1209345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talk about aggravating!</p> <p>like rabbit said, using a bit of Fray Check or similar will at least keep the hole from spreading. I wonder what's behind it, too - even if it's happening in the same place since you're rubbing against something, it doesn't happen to ALL of your knits, or to the same extent.</p> <p>It's interesting to me since i sew and i've noticed none of the knits i've sewn myself have developed these type of holes.....it makes me wonder about the quality of fabric manufacturers are using, and how they treat the fabric and garments in the manufacturing process. These little holes are notorious for showing up along seams when an old, dull needle was used - the needle catches on and tears the fibers. But usually these holes won't show up right away, it takes a few wears or washes....so i suspect some of these holes are due to inappropriate handling before purchase.</p> <p>Very frustrating. steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1209337 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 14:33:50 +0000 cinnamon fern 1209337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So annoying! &nbsp;This is why I've sworn off expensive tees. &nbsp;I have a limited budget for clothes and don't want to spend it on things that won't survive a dozen wears ...</p> <p>The problem with this plan is that I really, really love a good tee shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1209275 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:53:15 +0000 Freckles 1209275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So frustrating Denise, hope you find the reason if it's something you're doing and not just poor quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208672 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 18:16:48 +0000 Mia 1208672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am super careful with laundering and wearing and this problem is occurring more often and earlier regardless of the price point of the garment. Have experienced with J. crew, DKNY and Armani Exchange. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208372 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 07:38:30 +0000 rabbit 1208372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I get them from time to time&nbsp;high up too, like on the upper chest area. &nbsp;I assumed it was from my cat's claws, but maybe it's happening during the wash as I'm not sure what else would abrade them at that spot. &nbsp; &nbsp; I did sew one of&nbsp;them closed on a favorite kick around shirt but it kind of just looked worse :(&nbsp;&nbsp;. &nbsp; A tiny spot of fabric glue on a toothpick on the other hand... &nbsp;hmm I might try that with a shirt that is otherwise fine except for the one pinprick hole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208363 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 07:06:34 +0000 CocoLion 1208363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's good to know I'm not alone. &nbsp;I had never thought of things like leaning against a counter, or seat belts, or silver fish and earwigs. &nbsp;I thought perhaps mine was from&nbsp;from tucking and&nbsp;semi-tucking. &nbsp;But this particular hole is higher. &nbsp;Maybe it's from carrying a drink tray at work. &nbsp;In an effort to get more use from my wardrobe, I decided I'd wear it to work today. &nbsp;I wouldn't mind if it was a year old and getting a hole, but it's less than a month old and like I said, second wearing.</p> <p>I will certainly be thinking of all of these things from now on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208341 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 05:32:50 +0000 Marmee 1208341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hand wash or dry lean all of my knits and have had this happen in spots other than where something would rub or catch. So very annoying. I've had it happen to Vince and Splendid cashmere, as well as some other expensive cashmere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208339 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 05:26:48 +0000 Golden 1208339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happens to me too, very frustrating. I wish I had a solution... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208325 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 04:51:51 +0000 K. Period. 1208325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh. &nbsp;It happens to mine too. &nbsp;I found that the primary culprits were 1. the agitator and other items in the wash cycle, which I minimized by washing on a gentler cycle and putting things in a lingerie bag and 2. the fabric softener bar that I used in my dryer, which I removed. &nbsp;And, of course, treating more delicate knits as hand-wash items pretty much takes care of it, if I can find the time to do it!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208264 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 03:30:10 +0000 catgirl 1208264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes all the time with fine knits. I don't get it. My j crew linen tee got a hole like this after one wear. Grrrrrr.... My climbing tees have holes but that is from getting caught in a belay device! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208247 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 03:03:07 +0000 Em 1208247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd try to notice if this happens always in the same spot. Then it may be due to something you do.</p> <p>I had this happen a few times in the same spot, until I figured it was a button on the seat belt in my car doing it. Some little cover had fallen off and that button became sharp enough to make holes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208245 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 02:59:19 +0000 Suz 1208245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sigh. <b>SO </b>frustrating.&nbsp;</p> <p>This has happened to me a couple of times for the reason Mo said -- somehow rubbing against my jeans button or something while I was at the kitchen counter. So I have started trying to remember my apron more regularly.&nbsp;</p> <p>It has also happened to me a few times&nbsp;simply because...of...well...nothing! I figured the quality of the knits must have been&nbsp;poor and wrote off the tee shirts as a loss.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do think washing in the delicate cycle in a bag and laying flat to dry helps prolong the life of most knits. But it's not a solution to all of these problems.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208236 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 02:50:15 +0000 Adelfa 1208236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The thin fluid lovely feeling knits can get holes very quickly. Once I got them from wearing a cross body bag. If the laundry is the culprit, you can put all your knits in fabric bags (Target). I think more often it's just a mystery--DD got one in a brand new top from Nordies.</p> <p>This durability problem is one reason I can't get excited about knits being "the" top of the season, even though for decades I was a knitwear girl through and through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208215 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 02:19:42 +0000 Diana 1208215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I get them from my lab bench and buttons/belt on my jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208213 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 02:17:37 +0000 JAileen 1208213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I separate knits from items with zippers and velcro in the wash.</p> <p>I also found standing at the kitchen counter causes holes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208198 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:58:06 +0000 Anonymous 1208198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Mo said, mine get the little hole from rubbing on the button/zipper area.&nbsp; Silverfish will also eat holes in cotton, linen and silk (they love paper/cardboard and glue more though). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208177 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:28:11 +0000 Janet 1208177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had that happen to a Vince top too. Not in a spot that should be vulnerable either. Grrrr. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208170 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:23:17 +0000 deb 1208170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like earwigs. They are out now and will chew on anything in the closet.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208168 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:17:22 +0000 Mo 1208168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The two culprits for me are zippers not zipped up in the wash cycle (BF is famous for this one) and leaning against a counter with the shirt untucked. &nbsp;It tends to hit right where our pants buttons do and rubs right through them while we don't even notice, cooking, washing the dishes, etc. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208166 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:15:54 +0000 Helena 1208166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, but I've had the same happen ... looking forward to seeing what others have to say. How annoying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-holes-in-knit-tops#post-1208163 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:14:01 +0000 CocoLion 1208163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happens all the time. This one is from Vince. Second time wearing. Washed once. Any advice? </p>