What can be done about pants prematurely wearing out in the inner thigh?
There are several theories on why pants wear out prematurely in the inner thigh: * The fabric rubs against itself. * The fabric is stretched tightly. * Perspiration gets into the fabric. * Skin rubs against the fabric. Some possible solutions: * Buy pants with flexible loose material (i.e., sweatpants or harem pants). * Buy pants that are generously sized. * Line the crotch area with cotton to absorb perspiration (a tailor can do this). * Wear shiny lycra bicycle shorts under the pants, to minimize friction. * Wash the pants frequently to remove perspiration. * Buy inexpensive pants that you don’t mind tossing when they wear out. * Buy pants you can patch easily, and don’t feel stupid wearing patched pants. If you have the pants hemmed, save the extra fabric for patching later. A tailor can patch the pants for you. * Wash pants inside out to slow the wearing process. * Avoid napped and nubby fabrics, which may wear faster. * Patch the pants on the inside to reinforce them. You can use
