moths or belts? Why do t-shirts always tear at the stomach?

Holes in T-shirts are annoying – and can cost a lot of money in the long run. But why do t-shirts tear so often at the stomach? Moths are often blamed for the holes – wrongly. The insects prefer sweat residue in the armpits of T-shirts. In addition, the animals like silk and wool better than the synthetics found in most T-shirts. Another suspect: the washing machine. However, the drum of the washing machine is extremely rarely the reason. During washing, the fibers of clothing swell and stretch. Weak fibers can tear. The washing process only makes the problem visible. So are there buttons, belts and zippers behind the holes in the belly? The metal parts rarely cause a tear, but they weaken the fibers of the t-shirt through friction. The main cause of the holey stomach area are the manufacturers themselves. A low quality cotton ensures that the yarn tears quickly due to friction. An appropriate reaction is therefore to complain to the manufacturer about holey T-shirts. This often works beyond the six-month warranty period.