Levi Strauss & Co.
Dry goods merchant who funded the rivet patent
Episodes
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#4440: Before Denim: The Terrible Trousers That Rivets KilledBefore 1873, workers wore trousers that rotted, unraveled, or sandpapered their legs. Then a Nevada tailor fixed it with a copper rivet. -
#2681: Laundry Decoded: Beyond the Red Sock DisasterSorting, labels, water temps, and detergents — the complete beginner's guide to not shrinking your wardrobe.