diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
index bfffe15721..c9c3d1ff39 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -434,7 +434,7 @@ Contains:
 	strip_delay = 65
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/fragile/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
-	if(!torn && prob(50))
+	if(!torn && prob(50) && damage >= 5)
 		to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>[src] tears from the damage, breaking the air-tight seal!</span>")
 		clothing_flags &= ~STOPSPRESSUREDAMAGE
 		name = "torn [src]."