Most have pockets and many have a drawstring to prevent them coming down when tackled.
Some shoes were developed with toggled flaps or drawstrings to tighten the leather around the foot for a better fit.
Some women's sweaters are meant to be worn belted; a belt or drawstring is sometimes knitted into the sweater itself.
This serves as another reminder that when one is untying the drawstring one is given time to think about what one is about to do.
The trousers had drawstrings on the trouser cuffs and waist and cloth straps inside the cargo pockets that could be used to support heavy items.
The construction is typically in the style of a waterproof sweat suit, consisting of a pullover jacket and drawstring pants.
The trousers had tapered cuffs with drawstrings and tapes in order to fit into lace-up ankle boots.
The drawstrings are, according to custom, either tied and cut off/tucked in or else left to dangle.
