This is one of the essential terms every denimhead should understand. For more foundational lingo, check out our full Denim vocabulary.
They sound like something you wouldn’t want to sit on, but the reinforced stitches that replaced rivets on back pockets were added for just that purpose. A way to secure pockets without scratching things up.
Todays, bartacks are found in various places on jeans, including pocket corners, belt loops, crotch joint, and more.
