Tag: cosmetic-appearance
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.
Vintage Band Tee Grading: Crack Detection, Print Longevity, and the Single-Wash Standard
A soft vintage tee with a cracking print isn't Excellent by default. Here's the single-wash standard for grading vintage band tee condition correctly.
Vintage Denim Color Bleed and Dyeing Defects: Distinguishing Wear From Manufacturing Flaw
Blue-stained pocket linings aren't always a manufacturing flaw. Here's how to identify color bleed in vintage denim and grade it correctly before you list.
Armpit Staining and Deodorant Buildup: A Reseller's Grade Taxonomy
White residue wipes off. Yellow staining doesn't. Here's the taxonomy for grading armpit staining and deodorant buildup without over- or under-calling it.