Pin stripes facts for kids
Pin stripes are a pattern of very thin stripes. These stripes run parallel to each other. You can find them on many types of fabric.
Pin stripes are often seen on men's suits. However, any kind of fabric can have this pattern.
Pin Stripes in Sports Uniforms
Pin stripes are also famous in baseball. The Chicago Cubs baseball team started using pin stripes on their uniforms in 1907. They were the first Major League Baseball (MLB) team to do this.
After the Cubs, many other MLB teams added pin stripes to their uniforms. Teams like the New York Yankees and the Montreal Expos later adopted this style. Pin stripes became a classic look for baseball uniforms.
Images for kids
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A man wearing a pinstripe suit
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