Carpenter jeans
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Carpenter jeans are jeans
with many pockets and loops which can be used to carry objects such as tools and are often loose around the leg
to be able to accommodate the affixed items. They are often worn by construction workers and carpenter
s, hence the name, to carry their tools so that their hands can be kept free yet the tools are still easily accessible.
; however, canvas
may be the material in more durable styles, and colours may vary; white and beige are other popular colours. A 'hammer loop' is usually located on the side of the mid-thigh; although this was originally incorporated into the jeans for its usefulness, most carpenters do not use the hammer loop, as the hammer tends to swing or even fall out. Other features include extra pockets, sometimes located on the outer thighs, and extra rivets for durability. Another feature is wider belt loops, to accommodate a wider, thicker belt
. Because of the weight of the tools carried in the pockets and loops, a tightly cinched, wide 'work belt' must be worn by most men.
Most carpenter jeans are made for function, not fashion, and are usually of a softer denim than the original utilitarian jeans, with a looser fit. Despite this feature however, carpenter jeans were quite popular in the late 90s and early 2000s Hip-hop scene
especially those by the Tommy Hilfiger
brand who sported their trademark logo on the hammer loop.
Carpenters Jeans could also be known as Craftsman trousers as manufactured by many Scandinavian workwear companies such as Blaklader and as such can be purchased in the UK by tradesmen and women from Work That Works and Active Workwear.
Jeans
Jeans are trousers made from denim. Some of the earliest American blue jeans were made by Jacob Davis, Calvin Rogers, and Levi Strauss in 1873. Starting in the 1950s, jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers. Historic brands include Levi's, Lee, and Wrangler...
with many pockets and loops which can be used to carry objects such as tools and are often loose around the leg
Human leg
The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle.Legs are used for standing,...
to be able to accommodate the affixed items. They are often worn by construction workers and carpenter
Carpenter
A carpenter is a skilled craftsperson who works with timber to construct, install and maintain buildings, furniture, and other objects. The work, known as carpentry, may involve manual labor and work outdoors....
s, hence the name, to carry their tools so that their hands can be kept free yet the tools are still easily accessible.
Characteristics
Carpenter jeans are usually made of blue denimDenim
Denim is a rugged cotton twill textile, in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads. This produces the familiar diagonal ribbing identifiable on the reverse of the fabric, which distinguishes denim from cotton duck. Denim has been in American usage since the late 18th century...
; however, canvas
Canvas
Canvas is an extremely heavy-duty plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks, and other items for which sturdiness is required. It is also popularly used by artists as a painting surface, typically stretched across a wooden frame...
may be the material in more durable styles, and colours may vary; white and beige are other popular colours. A 'hammer loop' is usually located on the side of the mid-thigh; although this was originally incorporated into the jeans for its usefulness, most carpenters do not use the hammer loop, as the hammer tends to swing or even fall out. Other features include extra pockets, sometimes located on the outer thighs, and extra rivets for durability. Another feature is wider belt loops, to accommodate a wider, thicker belt
Belt (clothing)
A belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist. A belt supports trousers or other articles of clothing.-History:...
. Because of the weight of the tools carried in the pockets and loops, a tightly cinched, wide 'work belt' must be worn by most men.
Most carpenter jeans are made for function, not fashion, and are usually of a softer denim than the original utilitarian jeans, with a looser fit. Despite this feature however, carpenter jeans were quite popular in the late 90s and early 2000s Hip-hop scene
Hip hop fashion
Hip hop fashion is a distinctive style of dress originating with African American youth on the scene of New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Detroit, Memphis, Atlanta, St. Louis, Jersey City, Miami, Toronto and Vancouver among others. Each city...
especially those by the Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of the premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger.-Early life:...
brand who sported their trademark logo on the hammer loop.
Carpenters Jeans could also be known as Craftsman trousers as manufactured by many Scandinavian workwear companies such as Blaklader and as such can be purchased in the UK by tradesmen and women from Work That Works and Active Workwear.