Levi Strauss Quiz

In what year did Levi Strauss start working in San Francisco?

• 1853

• 1873

• 1863

What material did Levi first sell to miners?

• Canvas

• Denim

• Cotton

What did miners originally use the canvas for?

• Tents

• Bags

• Blankets

Why did Levi make trousers from canvas?

• A miner needed strong trousers

• Canvas was cheap

• He wanted to start a fashion trend

What was the problem with canvas trousers?

• Too heavy and stiff

• Too colorful

• Too expensive

Where did Levi find a better textile?

• France

• Italy

• England

What is denim originally called?

• Serge de Nimes

• Denimcot

• Bleu de Nimes

What color was the original denim?

• White

• Black

• Dark blue

Why did Levi start using colored denim?

• White denim got dirty easily

• Miners liked colorful clothes

• White denim was expensive

When did Levi start using rivets on jeans?

• 1873

• 1853

• 1901