How to Prevent Worn Out Knees on Dress Suit Pants

Dress pants need special care.

Dress suit pants are normally made out of a thinner material than regular-wear pants. Cotton and polyester blends are common fabrics, but silk and wool are also used, according to Overstock.com. That's why they can wear out faster, especially in the knees. Dress suit pants can also be pricey to buy. That's another reason why you'll want to take care of the pairs you have. There are ways to keep knees from wearing out.

Things You'll Need

• Knee pads or gardeners chaps
• Iron-on patches

Instructions

1. Wear knee pads or gardeners chaps to protect the knees in your dress suit pants, according to Gardenhardware.com. Keep a pair in the trunk of your car for times when you have to perform an emergency task, such as changing a car tire.

2. Grab the front legs of your dress suit pants above the knees before you sit down. Pull both pant legs up slightly. This will relieve strain on the fabric that covers the knees. This is especially important if you're going to sit cross-legged.

3. Reinforce the knees on your suit pants with iron-on patches, according to Thefrugalgirls.com. These patches come in assorted fabric, including cotton and polyester. Read and follow the product instructions in order to achieve the best results. Put the patches on the inside of the legs so they don't show. By reinforcing your dress suit pants, you'll prevent worn-out knees.

4. Stay off your knees as much as possible when you're wearing dress pants. When you sit on your knees, it stresses and rubs the fabric against the floor. This can wear out the thinner material quickly.

References

• Overstock.com: Mens' Dress Pants Buying Guide from Overstock.com
• Thefrugalgirls.com: How to prevent knee holes in jeans and pants
• Gardenhardware.com: Gardeners Chaps