How to avoid the splitting of my jeans in the crotch area?

vegan_vicky

I don't really walk a lot. I use a bike as my transport means, but even before riding it, I use to tear my jeans quite soon, for instance as in this picture. They usually split sooner as 18 months with the following approximate frequency of use: I use them 4 times per month, i.e. 4x12x1.5=72 times were they worn; I washed them like once a month, i.e. washing them 18 times. That's the only spot my jeans are actually worn out, whence I don't want...

Originally asked by c.p. on Stack Exchange (lifehacks) (CC BY-SA 3.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

The holes develop for three reasons: The pants are being stretched excessively. The seat is rubbing on the pants. The fabric is not sufficiently durable. I ride a bike to work, so know from experience. Cheap, thin, coarse-weave polyester fabric is best. It is cool and doesn't hold water when you get hot and sweat. Not being jeans they are a bit looser and the fabric holds up better than denim. Such are surprisingly inexpensive costing less than jeans if one looks around. They can be bought at places like blair.com. I have several pairs from there lasting several years of daily bike riding. Riding a bike regularly requires a change in clothing style to facilitate comfortable riding. The seat...

Full answer by subjectivist: https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/5537 (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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