I made a bed quilt for each of my sons. They will wear like iron. I don't think they can do too much damage when laundering unless they use bleach.
I used the pockets as decoration on the squares. I took name labels off the jeans and sewed them to the squares for some variation. Denim quilts are very heavy--so no batting was used in the ones I made. I used denim for the entire quilt top and then ragged it. I used the legs and the back pockets. The larger jeans will get you more material.
Then I made a denim rag tote. It is easy to load up with lots of stuff. When it gets dirty--just throw it in the washer. EverytimeI carry that--people want to know if I made it. Of course I am proud to say yes.
My boss asked me to make her one. So that could be my next project!