Tag: knitwear-grading
Pilling vs Bobbling vs Matting on Vintage Knits: The Fiber-Depth Test for Real Wear Assessment
Pilling is cosmetic, matting is structural. Here's the fiber-depth test that tells you which one you're looking at before you grade a vintage knit.
What Good Condition Really Means: The Grade-6 Standard Across Five Common Clothing Categories
Good condition means Grade 6 — visibly worn but fully wearable. Here's what that looks like on denim, knits, outerwear, tees, and suits.
Vintage Knitwear Grading: Stretched Shoulders, Bagging, and the Shape-Hold Standard
A spotless cashmere crewneck can still come back as a return. Here's how to grade shoulder stretch and bagging in vintage knits with a repeatable shape-hold test.
Fabric Pilling by Fiber Type: Why Merino Wool, Acrylic, and Cotton Blends Grade Differently
The same pill count means Excellent on merino and Poor on acrylic. Here's how to grade pilling by fiber type instead of by eye alone.