Ever Noticed The Small Buttons On Your Jean Pockets? This Is What They're For.

Apr 29, 2016 Christine 4 views
Ever Noticed The Small Buttons On Your Jean Pockets? This Is What They're For.

#5 Know Your Jeans

We all wear jeans and swear by its comfortness. Be it for casual dressing, or for a party or for official purpose .We have mastered the art of pairing jeans with a right top and make it a perfect fit for all the occasions. It looks fashionable and sophisticated and most importantly comfortable. But how well we know our jeans?

#4 Since 1872

Well jeans have been in fashion since 140 years. The trend do wearing jeans began in 1872. Many brands have come and gone in the while but our dear jeans have remained the same. But do you know why there are small buttons our jeans pockets. We have often ignored it as an insignificant detail .But you will be amazed to know the story behind it.

Keep reading to solve the hidden secret behind those buttons!

#3 Rivet Pockets

These small pockets with buttons on it are called Rivet pockets. They are named after the small copper rivets that hold these pockets in place. And do you know this style of rivet pockets was patented by a tailor named Jacob Davis and he was helped by his fabric supplier Levi Strauss in getting the patent.

#2 Rugged Pockets

It so happened that the rugged labourer of San Francisco who mostly wore jeans had to face the problem of their pockets being ripped too often. They couldn't hold their pockets in place as it was loosely stitched, with nothing to support it.

Read ahead, the most awesome jugaad that we carried out till date!

#1 Mystery Unlocked

Jacob Davis was always busy mending these ripped pockets until one day he thought of a way to curb the menace for once and all and added rivet pockets to the jeans which makes them more durable.

So there goes the secret! No need to mention, that they become really popular after this!

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