Surely everyone has noticed rhombic stripes made of leather or other materials on canvas backpacks. The interesting thing is that this is not a feature of any particular brand, because such stripes are found on almost all types of backpacks.
Types and features of diamonds with slots on backpacks
The stripes, in any case, have a diamond shape and are equipped with two parallel cuts. The location of the slots can be either vertical or horizontal, it depends on the preferences of the designer.
Reference! Among English-speaking peoples, the rhombus has a rather funny name “pig nose”, which literally translated sounds like a pig’s penny. If you look closely, you will notice that there is a similarity.
Backpacks can be equipped with one or more diamonds located in different parts of the surface. But most often they are sewn on the top of the backpack. The most popular material for diamonds is leather, but others can also be used:
- Thick fabrics.
- PVC.
As well as other suitable materials.At the same time, there are no restrictions on the colors of diamonds, but the most popular colors are black, beige or gray.
Why do backpacks have a diamond with slots?
In English, the official name for the diamond is “lash tab,” which means lash tab. From this we can understand that this design element is intended for tying any objects.
Since those distant times when backpacks were used only for long, grueling hikes in the mountains and endless expanses of the earth, various items necessary for tourists, but for which there was no place inside or the need for them arises, were tied and are now attached to rhombuses. often. For example, it could be ropes, lanterns, etc. Thanks to these small elements, a person loaded his backpack as much as possible and at the same time, his hands remained free, which, of course, is important.
Initially, diamonds were made exclusively from leather, but they had one significant drawback. After getting wet and then drying, the product warped and quickly lost its strength. Therefore, subsequently, these elements began to be made from plastic materials that have a longer service life.
It must be said that on modern backpacks used in everyday life, the diamond-shaped patch is used purely as a decorative element, on which it is unlikely that it will be possible to hang a heavy load. Well, if only you tie a small flashlight or a decorative keychain to it.
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