Likutei Moharan 127:1/ליקוטי מוהר"ן קכ״ז:א׳

1Clothing is the mystery of Chashmal, which is a protection. For this reason, one’s garments should always be whole. They should not be torn, as this would destroy the protection.

2The garments themselves make claims against the person if he is not careful to protect them, honor them properly, and keep them clean. {Regarding the importance of this warning to guard one’s clothing from stains, see above Lesson #29.}