Grading used joggers
Grading used joggers leads with the fleece and the cuffs. The grade weighs interior fleece matting, pilling at the inner thighs and seat, and the elastic cuffs and waistband that lose their snap, then checks the drawcord and any thinning where a sweatpant rubs and bags at the knees.
What to check
- Interior fleece — matting, greying, and pilling
- Inner-thigh and seat pilling and thinning
- Elastic cuff and waistband recovery
- Drawcord present; knee bagging
How to grade it, step by step
- 1
Inspect the fleece
Turn the joggers inside out; matted, greyed, or pilled fleece signals heavy washing and lowers the grade.
- 2
Test the elastic
Stretch the ankle cuffs and waistband and release. Blown-out cuffs that no longer taper are a leading jogger flaw.
- 3
Check thighs and cord
Scan the inner thighs and seat for pilling and thinning and confirm the drawcord is present with intact aglets.
Graded examples
| Grade | Why |
|---|---|
| 9 (NWOT) | Lofty fleece, snappy cuffs, drawcord intact. |
| 6 (Good) | Slight fleece matting, cuffs hold, no thinning. |
| 3 (Poor) | Greyed matted fleece and blown-out ankle cuffs. |
Every grade sits on the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale.
Flaws to watch on this garment
Frequently asked
- What makes joggers look worn out?
- Two things: the interior fleece matting and greying from repeated washing, and the elastic cuffs losing their taper. Once the ankle cuffs blow out and no longer hug the leg, and the fleece feels flat and looks dingy, a pair of joggers reads as tired — and both flaws lower the grade.
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