during wear vs in wear

Both 'during wear' and 'in wear' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'During wear' is used to describe something that happens while wearing an item of clothing or accessory. 'In wear' is used to describe the state of being worn or the period of time when something is being worn.

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during wear

The phrase 'during wear' is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that happens while wearing an item of clothing or accessory.

This phrase is used to indicate actions, events, or changes that occur while wearing something, such as 'The fabric became uncomfortable during wear.'

Examples:

The color faded during wear.
She noticed a tear in the fabric during wear.
The shoes started to feel tight during wear.
The jewelry became tarnished during wear.
The watch stopped working during wear.

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In a pharmacokinetic interaction study, oral administration of tetracycline hydrochloride, 500 mg four times daily for 3 days prior to and 7 days during wear of EVRA, did not significantly affect the pharmacokinetics of norelgestromin or EE.
Solipeds shall wear halters during transport.
My dad buys the underpants gorillas wear during monkey shows.
This is for you to wear during your mission.
- Personnel handling this medicine during reconstitution should wear protective clothing including
I am allowed to wear casual wear during the holidays.
It's important that you wear this during this year.
And you will be the seventh person to wear this during chemo.
Domestic Equidae older than eight months shall wear halters during transport except for unbroken horses.
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Well, I was hoping each one of us could wear this during the birth. That's for you.
So it doesn't wear off during the birth.
The director wants me to wear it during performances In case I lose a line.
Intolerance to contact lenses may occur which may necessitate the patient to wear glasses during treatment.
Intolerance to contact lenses may occur which may necessitate the patient to wear glasses during treatment.
Okay, look, you guys, we've had a lot of success with this in the past, so we'll just give you our uniforms to wear during the competition.
Why don't you wear them during your interviews?
You want me to wear them during the game?
The exact same suit he wears and, in fact, must wear during certain parts, in fact, most parts of his daily activities of law enforcement.
We might, perhaps, expect that something will be going on during the vote and I would like to say that you are what you wear during the vote.

Alternatives:

while wearing
when worn
while in use
while being worn
while on

in wear

The phrase 'in wear' is correct and used to describe the state of being worn or the period of time when something is being worn.

This phrase is used to indicate the condition of something while it is being worn, such as 'The shoes are in wear.'