Have you ever noticed the peculiar “small loop” in your clothes and wondered about its purpose?
This question has been circulating online, thanks to a social media post by a curious user. The post showcased a UNIQLO clothing item with the small loop highlighted, which ignited discussions and provoked various imaginative theories.
Online users suggested that the loop could be used to hold keys, hang snacks for easy access, attach a dog leash, prevent jewelry theft by threading a chain through it, insert a straw, serve as a lanyard for a mobile phone, or function as a safety feature to attach an anti-loss rope.
Some users thought the loop was for hanging clothing tags, while others said it could be a tunnel for clothes hangers to prevent items from falling during windy conditions.
Among the theories, a knowledgeable person revealed the true purpose of the “small loop” – it is intended to aid visually impaired people identify between the front and back of their clothes. This revelation elicited reactions expressing greater knowledge and admiration for the loop’s practical application, particularly in determining the correct orientation of round-neck shirts.
Furthermore, people reported that various clothes, other than round-neck T-shirts, have identical little hooks at the back. Originally, because ships lacked closets, sailors could “hang clothes” straight on wall hooks during outfit changes.
