Most of us probably have at least one pair of jeans in our wardrobe. There is no need to tell anyone about the advantages of these pants. They match almost everything, do not go out of fashion and are very comfortable. Although we have been wearing them for years, one element remains a mystery to many. We are talking about a small pocket that is located right next to the larger pocket. Some people carry small items in it, others items such as a lighter or a hair band, and some treat it simply as a decorative element. However, its original purpose was completely different.
The secret of a small pocket in jeans. What does it do?
The first jeans with a characteristic small pocket were designed in the 19th century in the USA by Levi Strauss – the founder of the iconic company Levi Strauss & Co and the creator of Levi’s worn to this day. At the very beginning, they were intended primarily for miners, shepherds, cowboys and farmers as working clothes – all because of their durability. Over the years, however, a lot has changed and today they are worn by almost everyone. As for the small pocket next to the large front pocket, its original name is “watch pocket” and as the name suggests, it was originally created just to carry a pocket watch on a chain. However, nowadays it is hardly used in this way anymore.
What are those little metal buttons on jeans pockets for?
Some also wonder why there are small metal buttons on the pockets of jeans. Well, these are rivets that appeared a little later than the small pocket. At some point, it turned out that the corners in the pockets of jeans worn by workers during work wear out quickly. Then the creators of the iconic pants decided to add rivets, the task of which is to strengthen the material. This made them more durable.
Source: Gazeta
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