Tag: grading-standards

The Label Fade Test: Why Woven Tags, Care Instructions, and Brand Markers Grade Differently

A faded brand label and an illegible care tag aren't the same defect. Here's how to grade each correctly under the five-factor standard.

Fading vs. Discoloration: How to Grade Sun Damage and Chemical Stains Separately

A faded shoulder and a bleach spot look similar but grade completely differently. Here's the defect taxonomy that separates UV fading from chemical discoloration.

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How to Grade Professionally Repaired Clothing for Resale (Without Overselling or Underselling It)

A pro repair can still earn Excellent. A home repair rarely clears Good. Here's the standard for grading — and disclosing — repaired garments.

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.