moth damage
Chewed wool sweater
Moth damage is the destruction caused by moth larvae feeding on natural fibers—wool, silk, fur, and feathers.
The telltale signs are irregular holes in sweaters, bare patches on rugs, or deteriorated upholstery.
Despite the name, adult moths don't eat fabric; their caterpillars do the actual chewing.
The vintage coat had extensive moth damage along the collar.
- holesOpenings through material
- woolSheared animal fiber
- wool sweaterKnitted top from fleece
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
closet · eaten · eaten away · frayed · infestation · cedar · cedar chest · mothballs · fabric · chewed · wardrobe · silk · cashmere · ruined · pest · pest control · wings · dusty
preservation state
moth damagemint condition
Perfect, unused state
undamaged · unblemished · like new · well-preserved · immaculate
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