The Function of the Metal Part in the Pocket Part of Jeans

In our previous content, we shared with you what the small pockets in jeans do and what the word YKK in many zippers means. However, there are many more mysteries in jeans and jackets. One of these mysteries is undoubtedly small metal parts on the sides of the pockets.

If you’re ready, now we’re all together in jeans and jackets. metal thing Let’s take a look at what it does, by whom and for what purpose it was invented, with its story from past to present.

What we see as a shaped stubby piece of metal is actually nothing more than a primitive stapler.

Trousers, especially in the last quarter of the 19th century heavy-duty workers, especially mine workers It was the first choice of many workers. When choosing trousers, the workers were looking for trousers that were strong enough to withstand harsh conditions.

However, even the tough fabric of the trousers was not strong enough for the workers, and they had to replace their torn trousers on average every week. One day the wives of the workers, in order to find a remedy for trousers that are constantly ripped and torn They decide to consult one of the talented tailors of the time, Jacob William Davis.

Davis, while examining the ripped and torn trousers, noticed that the trousers were usually torn at the pocket and zipper junction, to be stronger adds staples (copper rivets) to these sections, which we see as a metal piece. As a fabric, it increases the overall durability of the trousers by using denim fabric, which is believed to have originated in our country but is generally believed to have been born in Nimes, France, according to some historians.

This simple yet effective solution of Davis not only provided him with extraordinary wealth, but also gave birth to a world-renowned brand.

From time to time, the product’s brand, model, production year or various messages are included in this studded trouserswas received with great interest around the world, and Davis, smelling this intense interest, immediately patented the staples in partnership with a wealthy merchant.

Although Davis’ name does not live on as a brand today, his partner Levi Strauss’s name is now known as Levi’s. continues to live. Likewise, the patent of the brand embroidery on the back waist of most of today’s jeans belongs to Davis and Levi’s brand.

Bonus: The branding of Gorgeous Jeans underlies the fact that jeans are referred to as jeans in our country.

He was originally a Yugoslav immigrant, who received training in tailoring in prestigious institutions in France in the 1940s. Gorgeous JeansThinking that these trousers, which are called jeans in Europe and go so to speak, may also be in demand in our country, they start the production of blue jeans in Turkey and register their surname, Jeans, as a brand.

Since the first brand to enter the sector in many products is identified with the product (such as Selpak and Nescafe), today in our country, denim pants are still dedicated to the Jean brand. “jeans” it is called.

what about you about the functions of these staples in trousers What do you think?

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