Tag: vintage-clothing
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.
Vintage Corduroy and Velvet: How to Grade Pile Flattening and Fabric Nap Loss
Shiny wale tops and bald velvet seats aren't fading or damage — they're pile wear. Here's the grading standard that calls it correctly.
Odor Detection and Disclosure: The Sensitivity Standard That Stops Returns
A garment can look Excellent and still fail on smell. Here's the odor sensitivity standard — musty, smoke, pet — that keeps grades honest and returns low.
Moth Damage and Fiber Loss: How to Grade Insect Damage Without Overstating the Flaw
A single moth hole and a moth-riddled sweater are not the same defect. Here's the fiber loss standard that grades each correctly.
Vintage Knitwear Grading: Stretched Shoulders, Bagging, and the Shape-Hold Standard
A hole is obvious. A stretched shoulder seam or bagged hem isn't — until a buyer opens the package. Here's the shape-hold standard.
Vintage Suit Alterations: How to Grade an Altered Vintage Suit for Resale
A tailored hem doesn't automatically drop a grade — a botched one always does. Here's how to grade altered vintage suits and disclose modifications correctly.
Shrinkage and Fit Grade Changes: How to Grade Shrunken Vintage Clothing Before It Tanks Your Return Rate
A tag says Large. The measurements say Medium. Here's how to detect shrinkage, grade the fit change, and stop the returns it causes.
Button and Hardware Replacement: When Grading Changes and When It Doesn't
A replaced button doesn't always drop a grade — a mismatched one almost always does. Here's the rule resellers keep getting wrong.
Elastic Degradation: How to Grade Waistbands, Cuffs, and Necklines Before They Fail
A buyer returns joggers because the waistband "won't stay up." You listed them as Good. Here's how to grade elastic degradation before it costs you.