Your Kitchen Counter Could Be the Secret Culprit
One surprisingly common cause is the countertop.
Think about what happens when you’re cooking or washing dishes.
You lean forward.
Your shirt gets pressed against the edge of the counter, while the button or hardware on your pants pushes the fabric from the other side.
Every time you move, the fabric rubs against the surface.
If your countertop has a slightly rough edge—particularly stone or granite—that repeated contact can gradually wear through a lightweight T-shirt. People have reported exactly this pattern, with holes appearing at the same height where their shirts repeatedly contact a counter.
