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Workwear so tough it survived gold rushes, world wars, and your toddler's lunch.
means Sturdy work trousers or overalls made from coarse cotton denim, built for hard labor and rough wear.
from From Hindi 'dungri,' the name of a thick, coarse cotton cloth — said to come from Dongri, a district of Mumbai (then Bombay) where the fabric was traded. British soldiers and sailors brought the cloth and the word home, and 'dungri' became 'dungarees,' the clothes made from it.
- hindi roots
- Named for dungri, a coarse Indian cotton cloth
- navy issue
- Worn by sailors as standard wartime work gear
- riveted strength
- Reinforced seams born for actual hard labor
- farmer chic
- Now a fashion statement after centuries of mud
for instance
lee dungarees — american workwear brand founded 1889, still produces classic bib overalls
oshkosh b'gosh — wisconsin company established 1895, famous for children's and adult dungarees