A kangaroo pocket is a large pocket sewn into the front of a garment, typically associated with casual clothing like hoodies and cotton dresses. It can keep hands warm and hold personal belongings, but may have wide openings that items can fall out of. In some countries, the pockets have been criticized for aiding theft. Hoodies with kangaroo pockets are popular among skateboarders, students, and campers.
In fashion, a kangaroo pocket refers to a certain type of pocket sewn into a garment. The pocket itself is typically much larger than most pants, coat, or blouse pockets. Large enough to fit both hands, this type of pocket is also called a sleeve pocket or hooded pocket. It sits on the front, bottom of the shirt or dress, much like a kangaroo’s pouch or pouch. Stylistically, these types of pockets are typically associated with casual clothing options, such as sweatshirts (or hoodies) or simple cotton dresses.
While the kangaroo pocket itself can be considered an accent piece, it also comes in handy. It’s long and wide enough to carry a few things, like a wallet or other personal belongings that might normally fit in a back pocket or purse. However, consumers should be careful, because the pocket usually has very wide openings on each side, through which belongings can fall.
Like a fleece muff, which is an old-fashioned alternative to gloves, a kangaroo pocket keeps your hands warm on a chilly day. Because the pocket is open on both sides without a sewn-in wall in the middle, the hands can be kept warm by both the warmth of the fabric and the other hand. Plus, the pocket offers easy access for hands to get in and out at any time, unlike cumbersome mitts, mitts, or more restrictive pockets.
In North America, kangaroo pockets are generally referred to as “hooded pockets” as they are characteristic of a hoodie. In general, this type of sweatshirt is made of cotton. A hoodie, or hooded sweatshirt, is a very popular casual piece of clothing, which may or may not have a zipper. If it has a zipper, the zipper restricts access to a single pocket, so you have two pockets. However, most non-zip hoodies come with a kangaroo pocket. The other revealing feature of the hoodie is its hood, which can be loosened or tightened with a drawstring.
In many countries, more specifically in Europe, hoodies complete with a kangaroo pocket have been highly criticized. Such large pockets have made it easier for thieves to stealthily hide and steal products. Similarly, hoods can easily hide a thief’s face from a video camera.
Many popular clothing brands have started marketing hoodies embellished with these pockets to different types of social communities. Skateboarders have been known to wear hoodies, for example, and skateboard brands have begun marketing their own hoodies with kangaroo pockets. Hoodies with such large front pockets are also popular for students and campers.
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