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Who is credited with inventing jeans?
Who is credited with inventing jeans?
- A miner in the American West
- An Italian fabric maker
- Levi Strauss (correct)
- A tailor from Germany
What was the original name for jeans?
What was the original name for jeans?
- Canvas pants
- Waist overalls (correct)
- Denim trousers
- Genoa jeans
Why did Levi Strauss decide to use denim instead of canvas for the trousers?
Why did Levi Strauss decide to use denim instead of canvas for the trousers?
- Denim was more readily available than canvas
- Denim was softer than canvas
- Denim was more durable than canvas (correct)
- Denim was cheaper than canvas
What did Levi Strauss add to the pockets and areas most likely to tear in the trousers?
What did Levi Strauss add to the pockets and areas most likely to tear in the trousers?
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Why were the trousers eventually called 'jeans'?
Why were the trousers eventually called 'jeans'?
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Study Notes
Invention of Jeans
- Levi Strauss is credited with inventing jeans, revolutionizing workwear in the late 19th century.
- The original name for jeans was "waist overalls."
Material Choice
- Strauss chose denim over canvas due to its durability and comfort, making it more suitable for laborers.
Reinforcement Techniques
- Strauss added rivets to the pockets and areas prone to tearing, enhancing the durability of the trousers.
Name Origin
- The term "jeans" derives from the French phrase "bleu de Gênes," referring to the blue fabric originally produced in Genoa, Italy, used for the trousers.
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