Jeans
have been the most loved casual wear for men since they were first made
in the 18th century. They are mostly made from denim and sometimes from
corduroy.
History of Jeans
The history of jeans can be traced to Genoa, Italy, where it was first
made for the Genoese Navy. This was so, because the navy officials
required an all-purpose trousers for sailors, which could be worn wet or
dry.
These jeans used by the sailors were washed in large mesh nets just
behind the ship and would often turn white due to sea water. Since the
first denim was produced in Nîmes, France, therefore the fabric
got the name de Nimes, or denim in English.
History of Riveted Jeans
During the 1850s, Levis Strauss, a German merchant sold blue jeans
under the brand name "Levi's" to the mining communities of
California. Jacob Davis, one of Levis's customers frequently purchased
bolts of cloth from the him. During that time, one of Davis's customers
purchased cloth quite frequently for reinforcing torn trousers. This
helped Davis come up with an innovative idea of using copper rivets for
reinforcing the points of strain, such as on the pocket corners and at
the base of the button fly. Since Davis didn't have enough money to
purchase a patent, so he thought of entering into partnership with Levis
Strauss. Levis accepted this offer and both of them received #139, 121,
a patent for an "Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings",
from the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 20, 1873.
Denim Buying Tips
- Online purchase of denim is done by its weight, as one
cannot touch or feel the fabric.
- The weight of a denim is determined by weighing one yard of
the cloth. Eg: A yard of 15 oz. denim weighs 15oz.
- Denim is available between 5 oz and 20 oz.
- Denim of 5 oz is not very heavy therefore suitable for
making shirts, and dresses.
- Denim of 8-9 oz is more pliable and heavier than 5 oz.
- Denim of 12-14 oz is generally used for making jeans.
- Denim of 20 oz cannot be bent and moved for most garment
uses.
- When buying denim check out the fabric information, fiber
contents, care instructions and the width.
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