Tag: gradethread
Fabric Transparency and Thinness: How to Grade Worn-Through Areas That Aren't Holes
A worn-through inner thigh or paper-thin elbow isn't a hole yet — but it isn't Excellent either. Here's the light test and grading threshold that gets it right.
The Clothing Condition Grading Scale Explained: What 1.0–10.0 Actually Means
The 1.0–10.0 clothing condition grading scale maps every garment to a named tier — NWT, Excellent, Good, and more — with real criteria behind each number.
Color Fading vs. Dye Lot Variation: How to Tell the Difference Before It Costs You
A buyer claims their 'navy' jacket arrived looking two-toned. Was it fading—or a factory dye issue? Here's how to grade the difference accurately.
Color Fading as a Grade Modifier: When 'Excellent' Becomes 'Good'
A faded navy blazer listed as Excellent gets a return within a week. Here's how to grade color loss accurately—and stop it from tanking your feedback score.