Today, there are many models of denim pants, from skinny and bell-bottoms to mom jeans, which have been popular in recent years. We all wear them, but not everyone knows what metal rivets on jeans pockets are for. Their history dates back to 1872 and served an exceptionally practical function.
Levi Strauss created the first jeans. Today, everyone knows this brand
The history of jeans began in the 19th century when Levi Strauss and his partner Jacob Davis patented the first trousers made of . Soon after, a well-known brand was created. Initially, jeans were work trousers. They were supposed to be resistant to abrasion and tearing. To emphasize the durability of these pants, the brand’s logo is two harnessed horses trying to tear apart the jeans. The first jeans were blue only. The word “jeans” comes from French. Blue de Gênes means Genoa blue.
Working trousers for miners. Why jeans with metal rivets?
As jeans were trousers made for workers, they had to be highly resistant. The creators reinforced them with thick seams, but when the pants gained popularity among miners, it turned out that the pockets are the weak point. Miners carry heavy tools in their pockets, so the pockets are reinforced with metal rivets to prevent them from breaking off. Initially, the pants had two pockets – two in the front and one in the back. Then another back pocket was added and a small pocket on the front – used to store the watch.
Source: Gazeta
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