Why Do Jeans Have Little 'Buttons' Around Pockets
- 8 years ago
According to a recent report by the Independent, the tiny circular metal pieces around jean pockets and other areas help to reduce wear by keeping the fabric more stable; the design was co-patented by Levi Strauss.
Jeans are common around the world, but why some pairs have little metal pieces on the pockets remains a complete mystery to many.
The circular bits aren’t buttons nor are they simply decorative.
As the Independent notes in a recent report, they are actually called "rivets" and are used to make the parts of the jeans that move the most more durable.
A tailor named Jacob Davis came
Jeans are common around the world, but why some pairs have little metal pieces on the pockets remains a complete mystery to many.
The circular bits aren’t buttons nor are they simply decorative.
As the Independent notes in a recent report, they are actually called "rivets" and are used to make the parts of the jeans that move the most more durable.
A tailor named Jacob Davis came