How would you describe this damage, what could have caused it, and can it be repaired? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 days ago by Beagle to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I one found this damage on my headphones on both sides, it is unclear what caused it, and the continued uses causes the damage to expand. I'm siriously concerned as I'm sensitive to such issues. The headphones are less than a year old.

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[-] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 44 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Theyre made of cheap "pleather" material that flakes apart with time. I have some expensive headphones that have done the same. You can just buy replacement ear pads and slip them on like a fitted bed sheet.

[-] evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

The fake leather is polyurethane, which goes through hydrolysis. Basically humidity destroys the bonds.

[-] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 days ago

and sweat is amazingly corrosive

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