https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:43:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters/page/2#post-1783216 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:48:07 +0000 Elizabeth P 1783216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've heard of this happening, frequently, but it's never happened to me.&nbsp; Knock on wood.&nbsp; Funnily enough, one of my fav tees was given to me by a friend, and IT has a little hole in that spot (but very inconspicuous, so I wear it anyway).&nbsp; Very strange.&nbsp; I suspect it's a button rubbing against a counter, with the sweater in between.&nbsp; </p> <p>I wore the black version of that sweater today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters/page/2#post-1783208 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:21:55 +0000 Anonymous 1783208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has happened to me several times, with tees and sweaters. It's royally annoying. I don't belt my tops, so what gives? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters/page/2#post-1781582 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:24:45 +0000 shedev 1781582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get this a lot. When I dressed more body con I figured it was because my tops were tight. I had a belt that I'm pretty sure put holes in some of my tops. I do still get this a little with my drapier tops and a different belt. I buy wovens when I can, but mostly I just accept that tops will likely have a short lifespan in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters/page/2#post-1781553 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:17:11 +0000 cjh 1781553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>AAArrggh..&nbsp; my daughters have often complained of this, but I've lucked out, Until Today!!! I washed one of my favorite merino wool pullovers on hand wash cycle. It came out beautifully Except for the Hole right over the belly button area. Save by converting to a cardigan? Applique a flower over the hole, like a Care Bear - ? It is too big to darn, which I would happily do if it were small and in a less conspicuous place. So my sympathies to all who have suffered this problem.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters/page/2#post-1780893 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:38:53 +0000 April 1780893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While is hard to fathom how moth damage might occur in the same places on multiple garments, do consider that the evil little beasts are drawn to perspiration. &nbsp;So once you've ruled out friction-related sources of damage, do not rule out the insect kingdom. &nbsp;</p> <p>Also, while moths much prefer woolens (their absolute favorite being cashmere), it's my understanding that they will eat pretty much any natural textile in a pinch. &nbsp;And the moth mantra is "the dirtier the fabric, the better, the darker the surroundings, the better." &nbsp;Keep things clean, keep the surroundings sunlit, if possible.</p> <p>If moths are the culprits, it's the larvae that do the damage, not the actual flying moths. &nbsp;So if you're seeing moths flying about, take that as a symptom of a problem and not as the actual problem. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters/page/2#post-1780889 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:26:02 +0000 Joyce B 1780889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about your beautiful top, MsMary.<br /> They may be able to darn it nicely for you at the taylor's or at the laundry.</p> <p>Anna, that is way too funny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780884 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:19:49 +0000 annagybe 1780884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>not helpful, but my first thought</p> <p>Why oh why did she swallow that fly?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQHmZMf6zwo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQHmZMf6zwo</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780871 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:46:11 +0000 Debora 1780871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, I get these, too. I've also wondered about all the usual suspects - seat belts, jeans buttons and counter tops. I seem to get them, regardless. They are always at the waist. I now suspect it is due to the fabrics used. Companies using lesser quality, shorter fibers that don't hold up to friction. Only a guess...wish I knew. It's aggravating, for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780606 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:20:24 +0000 cherylm 1780606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is one reason I normally front tuck my shirts, especially when I am cooking. I hadn't thought about the seat beat, I am sure that is part of it as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780559 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 02:30:12 +0000 cindysmith 1780559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I out on a favorite AG knit top today and it had a little hole in it NOOOOOOOO why do our favorite tops have holes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780495 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:56:55 +0000 Cee 1780495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mafia moth drive by ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780486 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:32:52 +0000 Anonymous 1780486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, from my personal experience they will eat synthetic fibers when natural are not around. Only larvae eat. Whatever they are laid on or can squirm over to and they absolutely will eat cotton. Dirty or clean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780485 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:31:13 +0000 Anonymous 1780485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be careful, moths do eat tees and if items are stored together can eat straight through one to the underlying one, thus holes in the same folded spots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780477 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:44:28 +0000 JP 1780477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That has never happened to me, but if it did, I would be upset! I know moths will cause that on wool, cashmere and silk, but cotton!!? So, I was curious and searched online. &nbsp;I couldn't really find anything too helpful, but these were the best answers: &nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.today.com/style/why-do-t-shirts-get-those-annoying-little-holes-they-t98391">http://www.today.com/style/why.....hey-t98391</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.deliciousdays.com/archives/2011/07/11/tiny-holes-in-your-favorite-shirts-kitchen-mistery-solved/">http://www.deliciousdays.com/a.....n-mistery-</a></p> <p>Can you darn it or add decorative trims over it? something that would go with the pattern/theme of the sweater, maybe sew a few little buttons here and there. &nbsp;I'm thinking something like these:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/254950806/small-wood-buttons-arbutus-buttons?ref=market">https://www.etsy.com/listing/2.....ref=market</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780472 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:34:13 +0000 MsMary 1780472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, the seatbelt is my prime suspect. I'm going to be more careful about that in the future! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780468 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:17:46 +0000 Marilyn 1780468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.......yes, it's probably from rubbing against something.&nbsp; It's so frustrating when clothing gets ruined. </p> <p>For a while my husband was constantly tearing the elbow out of his dress shirts.&nbsp; Same elbow and often shirts were not lasting more than a few months.&nbsp; Not good!&nbsp; I told him to stop rubbing his elbows on his office chair.&nbsp; After moving to a new office building, the ripped elbows stopped so I'm convinced it was the fabric on the chair arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780465 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:08:11 +0000 Lyn D. 1780465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780448 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:31:21 +0000 Angie 1780448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seatbelt is often the culprit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780446 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:24:56 +0000 donnat 1780446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to try aprons for washing dishes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780434 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:49:41 +0000 texstyle 1780434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check your kitchen counters (esp. granite and other stone) for rough edges where you lean up against them. I ended up putting some scotch tape on the under edge of my counters because I finally discovered that that was the culprit for me. I also started semi-tucking to avoid the issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780431 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:46:24 +0000 JAileen 1780431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it's the kitchen counter that wrecks things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780428 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:43:00 +0000 MsMary 1780428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, they look like moth holes but it is beyond comprehension that moths would only attack the exact same place in every single garment. Also it happens to cotton tees and I don't think moths like tees.</p> <p>Putting moleskin behind the spot is a good idea -- I may give that a try. And I may try repairing. It's so frustrating!! I don't think it's from cooking because I always wear an apron. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780423 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:31:48 +0000 DonnaF 1780423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you/did you have stone counters?&nbsp; My soapstone counters are not polished on the underside.&nbsp; DH (the cook) was always getting little holes in his t-shirts until I got him a chef's jacket.&nbsp; I try to wear an apron any time I'm near the kitchen and haven't had a problem with holes although I semi-tuck a lot and frequently wear belts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780421 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:30:50 +0000 Suz 1780421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has happened to me, too. It's inconsistent but always happens with lighter weight knits, either linen tees, or lightweight merino or other sweaters. For me, I'm pretty sure the culprits are jeans buttons/ belts. It will happen right around the semi-tuck placement, so something has been rubbing or perhaps pulling. It's such a shame. I managed to repair a cashmere sweater and it hasn't happened since to that one, but the linen and merino sweaters were toast. &nbsp;</p> <p>Shame about that sweater -- it is so pretty. &nbsp;:(</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780420 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:29:21 +0000 donnat 1780420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happens to me as well. &nbsp;I always thought it was the belt buckle, but I have noticed it has happened to tops i wear with yoga pants. &nbsp;I have often wondered about this. Im thinking it might be a combination of counters, seat belts, thin fabric, anything that is slightly abrasive. Watching this thread hoping for answers.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780419 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:25:41 +0000 rachylou 1780419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! Sure it's not moths? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780408 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:07:39 +0000 cindysmith 1780408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Belts, zippers, buckles, snaps, etc... They're hell on the bottom of tops and sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780400 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:40:16 +0000 Jenava 1780400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's the bottoms rubbing. &nbsp;I get it as well on delicate materials. &nbsp;I've thought about trying to figure out some solution but in the end I just do a half- or full tuck when I wear something delicate over jeans or trousers made with harder material like denim. &nbsp;I've considered sticking moleskin on the spot where they rub on my top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780394 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:20:36 +0000 Anonymous 1780394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I never thought of a seatbelt as a possible culprit, but that makes sense. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-oh-why-are-there-holes-in-my-sweaters#post-1780393 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:20:07 +0000 citygirldc 1780393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same here. I think it has to do with jeans buttons. I notice them mostly on my cotton tees and tops. </p>