Where do those annoying little holes in your t-shirt come from?

You’ve probably already had them in one of your t-shirts - those annoying little holes around your stomach. How did they get there?

The production of the t-shirts causes the little holes.
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Neither moths nor laundry machines cause the little holes. In fact, the fault lies in the production of the t-shirts - low quality cotton is much more prone to ripping when it is in contact with buttons and belts, for example. That is the reason why you usually find the holes around the waistband. 

However, despite the lower cotton quality of your shirt, you can prevent the tiny holes:

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