How can you tell what decade a dress is from?

How to Tell if Something is True VintageLook at the logo on the tag. If you dont recognize the brand name, it might be vintage. Flip the label over to see where the garment was made. Check the fabric composition tag. Look for unique construction details and/or handmade sew jobs. Check for a metal zipper.

How can you tell what year your clothes were made?

LOOK FOR … the most obvious: A copyright year. HOW OLD? Approximately the year noted on the tag, or a few years later. NOTE: The catch to consider is that the copyright date isnt always the production year of the garment itself, but rather the date the brand or logo was copyrighted.

What is a WPL number?

WPL (Wool Products Labelling) Numbers issued by the FTC for wool textiles and garments. The WPL used to serve exactly the same purpose of a Registered Identification Number (RN), which is to identify the manufacturer, importer, or distributor.

What is an RN #?

RN stands for Registered Identification Number. It is a number issued by the FTC to U.S. businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell products covered by the Textile, Wool, and Fur Acts.