Vintage tee guides

Authentication

Single stitch & spotting real vintage

Condition guide

Dry rot on vintage T-shirts: how to test, spot and prevent it

How to check a vintage tee for dry rot before you buy: the stretch test, where it hides, what causes it and how to store shirts so it never starts.

Legit check

How to spot fake and reprinted vintage T-shirts

Real vs fake vintage tees: how to spot reprints, bootlegs and swapped tags by checking the blank, stitching, print method, copyright line and wear.

Fit guide

Vintage T-shirt sizing: pit-to-pit and length explained

Why vintage tees fit small, how to measure pit-to-pit and length, and how to compare a vintage shirt to one you already own.

Tag reference

RN numbers on vintage T-shirt tags: what they tell you

What an RN number on a vintage T-shirt tag is, how to use it to identify the maker and how it helps date and legit-check a shirt.

Care guide

How to wash and store vintage T-shirts

How to wash, dry and store vintage T-shirts to protect prints and fabric: cold gentle washing, air drying and dark, dry storage.