CARPENTER PANTS – FABRIC: ATLANTIC MILLS # DIMITRY

History of the Carpenter pant

“At first, only workmen wore carpenter pants”.

The origins of the carpenter pants are strongly linked with the Bib Overall. Most earlier carpenter pants were overalls amended, with out the front bib.

Carpenter pants were usually made from denim or duck canvas. Canvas being the material in more durable styles, and colors may vary; white and beige are other popular colors. They had a loose cut, to allow for a wide range of motion and were most likely worn over existing pants. Some earlier variations had pockets with openings so you could access the under garment. Carpenter pants were characterized by their wide variety of pockets, tabs and loops.

Brush Loop or Hammer Loop

One such loop is known as the brush loop, or hammer loop. The loop is an inch wide fabric strip, which runs between the side seam and back pocket of carpenter pants. Although it was added to provide a place to store a paintbrush or hammer, the loop’s design turned out to be more decorative than practical. A hammer or brush can be rested there temporarily, provided the person wearing the pants does not move much.

Carpenter jeans are often worn by construction workers and carpenters, hence the name, to carry their tools so that their hands can be kept free yet the tools are still easily accessible.

Other characteristic 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 people.

Generally, you will find more angled details on Carpenter jeans like angled front pockets vs curved scoop pockets found in jeans.

Most carpenter jeans are made for function, not fashion.

Carpenter jeans were quite popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s hip hop scene especially those by the Tommy Hilfiger brand who placed their trademark logo on the hammer loop.

Later variances in Carpenter jeans added reinforced doubleknee construction with openings for knee pads.

REFERENCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_jeans