Small pocket on the front of the jeans: that's what it's really there for

Almost every pair of jeans has a small additional pocket on the front. In this practical tip, we will tell you what the bag was originally intended for and why it is still there today.

Small pocket on the front of the jeans: that's what it's really there for

The jeans were originally developed as robust work trousers. In addition to the German Levi Strauss, the Latvian Jacob Davis was also involved in the development. The patent was filed in 1872.

• The jeans were tailored to the needs of gold miners in the United States. The denim fabric was very stable and was held together with rivets.
• A pocket watch was indispensable at this time so that gold diggers, craftsmen and farmers always had an eye on the time. The small fifth pocket was ideally suited for this pocket watch.
• Nowadays, both the rivets and the small bag only have an optical benefit. If you don't have a pocket watch, you can equip your pocket with small change or a banknote for emergencies.

In the next practical tip, we'll tell you why jeans are mostly blue.