Introduction: Ralph Lauren POLO shirts not only include POLO shirts for men and women, POLO shirts for children, and even baby clothes~ There are many imitations of Ralph Lauren POLO shirts because their styles are simple and easy to use. counterfeit. Many high imitations that appear on Taobao are even more expensive than the genuine ones. So how to identify real POLO shirts? Below is the method I brought to identify the authenticity of Ralph Lauren polo. I hope it will be helpful to you.
1. Fabric
Genuine POLO has silky fabric and excellent hand feel, which is definitely not what imitation goods can achieve! ! !
The thin POLO fabric uses 220 grams of pique cotton, and the thicker one uses 260 grams of pique cotton. The use of fabrics is very particular.
Generally, fake ones are made of 160g or 180g pique cotton, and basically have not gone through the washing process, so the feel of the fabric is completely different from the genuine ones that have been washed. , an obvious feeling of the genuine product is that it is wet, soft and hard, and very decorative. From a 0-degree angle, the surface fibers are relatively thick and less. Better-made imitations may also have a washing process, but There is a clear color difference in its wash quality.
Finally, POLO made of genuine washed fabrics has another feature, and that is its collar. The collar of genuine washed fabric POLO has no obvious indentation, and the collar can be easily turned up. You can go to the counter to verify.
2. Main label
There is a thin horizontal fluorescent line on the back, which is the woven thread, or the collar label woven thread to prevent counterfeiting.
Collar label seam line: Three blue fluorescent lines are the collar label seam lines. When the collar label is made, many are linked together. Yes, you can see that there are triangular blue shadows at both ends of the three lines. Factory employees cut them from here when making them.
Jumper: four-frame jumper, with obvious jumpers at the four corners of the main mark embroidery line.
Main label: It is also the place with the most articles. The embroidery is full, glossy, concave and convex, and has a strong three-dimensional effect. The factory code behind the size label, each All genuine products are available!
CLASSIC FIT: The main label of the classic version is MADE IN CHINA/origin. Different places will have different origins, such as the Philippines, China, Peru, etc.!
CUSTOM FIT: Slim version of the main logo!
SLIM FIT: Specially slim-fitting main label. Compared with CUSTOM FIT, it is more slim-fitting. The difference between the front and rear hem slits of this model is not that big. The sales in the Asian market are very good!
On the reverse side of the size mark, there are at least numbers or letters. If not, please be careful! For example, RN41381: indicates the official registration code of RL brand clothes in the United States. 6: Indicates the factory code of POLO authorized OEM.
There is a thin horizontal fluorescent line on the back of the collar label. It is a knitting thread, or collar label knitting thread for anti-counterfeiting. Every genuine POLO clothing has this anti-counterfeiting thread.
On both sides of the main mark, there are stepped seams, which can also be regarded as one of the methods of identifying genuine clothes.
The three blue fluorescent lines are the seam lines of the collar label. When the collar label is made, there are many links together. You can see There are triangular blue shadows at both ends of the three lines, where the factory employees cut them when they were making them.
3. Horse logo embroidery thread
Ralph Lauren POLO’s horse logo is its classic trademark.
Embroidery thread/embroidery body: embroidery is clear, three-dimensional, with strong concave and convex fullness, high embroidery weave count, separation of man and horse, natural reins, and embroidered labels Thick and bright color, exquisite craftsmanship, soft and strong embroidery body, no fading, no deformation, no harm to the body. You can tell by scraping it with your hands. The horse looks very energetic, with a strong body and a three-dimensional sense.
All embroidery bodies, whether horse logos or badges, are made of high-end embroidery threads produced by Coats, a British company supplied by customers. Like this, the embroidery body is soft and strong, and it will recover quickly once you let go.
Recently, some sellers have claimed that the back of the horse logo, especially the complete embroidered reinforced interlining on the club, is authentic, which has confused all buyers and friends. Hereby, I would like to inform all buyers about this issue. Friend, please give me a detailed explanation.
Currently, there are two types of backing paper used by factories in embroidery, one is paper material, and the other is non-woven material (currently rarely used), as some sellers say The reinforcement of the club part behind the embroidery refers to the use of non-woven materials. The process of using paper is as follows:
Before the clothes are embroidered, the factory first pads this white lining paper, which is called white on the inside. Then embroider on the plain, and then wash it. After many times of washing and high-temperature drying, the plain will be damaged to a certain extent. After washing, the clothes and embroidery must be re-ironed to keep the clothes. It is flat, and the white paper will be artificially torn off after ironing. The purpose is to prevent individual people's skin from allergic reactions to this white lining paper with very fine fibers.
Some buyer friends asked why the Malaysian logo, especially the clubs, are not very straight? This is because during the washing and drying process of factory clothes, the shrinkage ratio of the fabric itself and the embroidered part is different, resulting in a certain deformation of the embroidered part, which cannot be restored even after subsequent ironing. The form before washing.
4. Washing mark
Washing mark: The font is embroidered, and it feels very bumpy to the touch. Even a blind person can feel it, and they will make a rustling sound when they rub against each other. Generally, the quality of goods cannot reach this level. The content of the washing water label indicates the specific washing method of the clothes. Buyers should refer to the washing water label before washing the clothes. There are several types. The common ones are (Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea) single.
European single washers are marked with longer styles, the length is just different in the country where they are shipped!
The number of lines of the font in the American single-label font also varies between countries, so the number of lines does not change. The alphanumeric combination behind the American single wash water label indicates the factory's internal code for the specific washing method of this type of clothing. Each different washing method will have a different code.
5. Placket and collar placket
Placket: Here I want to talk about something that many friends have never mentioned. The CLASSIC FIT/classic version of the collar placket is better than The collar of the CUSTOM FIT/Slim version and the SLIM FIT/Standard version is 2cm longer, so the classic version is more suitable for people with successful careers and is more noble and elegant. The slim and standard versions are more suitable for young friends and are very sunny and fashionable!
Collar: Polo Ralph Lauren’s collar is made of 18-needle four-flat motor knitting. It can stand up and be wrapped with a small piece of wool. elastic band, but it does not mean that the thicker and harder the collar is, the genuine one is. This is a common misunderstanding. Look at the length of the collar: the collar of the CLASSIC FIT/classic version is 2CM longer than the collar of the CUSTOM FIT/slim version and the SLIM FIT/standard version.
Hem/wire routing: The hem difference between the standard version of the new series of SLIM FIT is 2-3cm, so the standard version series is quite good in the Asian market!
Remember: the hem line comes out in one line!
Let’s talk about fabric again, this is the hardest to identify. Because it is too difficult to master, the following is just for reference.
Since the styles of Polo shirts are basically the same, their comfort has become the biggest purchase point. Tight and elastic, durable bead texture, full particles, not easy to deform. It has the characteristics of comfort, sweat absorption and breathability, drape and stiffness, noble vision, and soft touch. Polo shirts must be comfortable when worn close to the body, breathable and absorb sweat. Therefore, the fabric needs to be very particular.
Friends have always had very big misunderstandings about the fabrics used in POLO. Some people think that the fabrics that are soft and have a slightly damp feel are genuine; some friends think that the fabrics that are a little stiff and thick are genuine.
In fact, as POLO TEE has so many styles, it is impossible to use only one kind of fabric and one fixed washing process. Even Pony's basic short T-shirt has more than three kinds of fabrics and several kinds of washing processes. Different combinations of fabrics and washing processes can result in different feel. The fabrics and washing processes are also highly confidential of RL Company. Even if The professional analysts within the RL company cannot determine the authenticity of the fabric based on the feel alone, but need to conduct further physical and chemical analysis.