Tag: vintage-shirts
How to Grade Vintage Shirt Collar and Cuff Wear: A Hierarchy by Fabric Type
Collars and cuffs fail first on every dress shirt. Here is the wear hierarchy, by fabric type, that sorts cosmetic fraying from structural breakdown and sets the tier.
The Armpit Stain Standard: Grading Deodorant Marks and Sweat Oxidation on Vintage Shirts
Deodorant residue and sweat oxidation look similar but grade differently. Here's the test-based standard for calling armpit stains correctly.
The Collar and Cuff Oxidation Standard: Grading Darkening on White and Cream Vintage Shirts
A yellowed collar isn't the same defect as a stain. Here's how to grade collar and cuff oxidation on vintage white and cream shirts correctly.
Collar and Cuff Condition: Why a Worn Neckline Costs More Than Visible Stains
A pristine body can't save a frayed collar. Learn why neckline and cuff wear costs more than a stain, and how to grade it before a buyer finds it first.