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Blue Jeans. By: Katelyn and Danielle. Purpose. Clothing Sturdy work pants. Inventors. Levi Strauss 1829-1902 Jacob Davis 1834-1908. Uses. Original purpose- used for work overalls Today's purpose- to wear, for fashion. Innovations.
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Blue Jeans By: Katelyn and Danielle
Purpose • Clothing • Sturdy work pants
Inventors • Levi Strauss • 1829-1902 • Jacob Davis • 1834-1908
Uses • Original purpose- used for work overalls • Today's purpose- to wear, for fashion
Innovations • Rivets added to stress points on jeans, when the rivets were added they were called jeans instead of denim pants
Area of Technology • Production, includes manufacturing and construction
Positive affect on society • Most people wear jeans • It can be a way to express yourself
Negative affect on society • Pant companies haven’t been as successful from the time that jeans were invented
Quote An expert knows all the answers - if you ask the right questions. -Levi Strauss
Other Uses for Denim • Overalls • Jackets • Bags • Wallets • Pockets • Hats • Furniture
Bibliography “Levi Strauss Quotes.” Brainy Quote. 2010. 23 Sept. 2010 <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/l/levi_strauss.html>. “Blue Jeans.” The Great Idea Finder. 28 July 2006. 23 Sept. 2010 <http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/bluejeans.htm>. Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis. Image. My True Fit. 1873. 23 Sept. 2010 <http://www.mytruefit.com/jeans/features/designer-jeans>.