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Essentials: real vs fake

Every Essentials checkpoint on this site states a measurement, an accept range and how we arrived at it. No comparison photos we didn't shoot, no certificates.

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Fake Essentials Hoodie: Real vs Fake Wash Tag, Code and Print 15 measured checks
Checkpoints covered
  • Style code length 12 characters on the wash tag and hang tag, e.g. 192SU242050F
  • Code prefix 192 first three digits on every adult fleece top; 125 on tees, 130 on sweatpants, 160 on shorts, 785 on kids
  • Season and year 24 two-digit year in positions six and seven; positions four and five carry the season letters SP, SU, HO or AS
  • Fleece composition 80 percent cotton on the care label, with 20 percent polyester, on the Classic and Core fleece hoodies
  • Garment weight 850 grams for a size M pullover; two guides put the range at 0.8 to 1.0 kg and 1.5 to 2.5 lb
  • Hood layers 2 layers of fleece in the hood, sewn as one double-layer hood
  • Silicone labels 2 silicone rubber labels on a current hoodie: one on the hood edge, one at the cuff
  • Neck label stitching 2 stitched sides on the translucent neck label: left and right; top and bottom edges free
  • Front logo drop 4.5 inches from the neckline seam to the top of the front logo, per one guide
  • Origin line 2 countries documented on genuine fleece care labels: Vietnam and China
  • Retail price 150 USD for the 2026 Classic Hoodie on fearofgod.com; $170 Training 90s; $185 Core Logo Fleece Hoodie at END
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