Understanding Balenciaga Swing Tag And Wash Label Codes
A Balenciaga swing tag label and wash labels codes can appear confusing with lots of different letters and numbers, however provides you with key information about the product. In order to read this information correctly, you need to understand its meaning. In this guide, we teach you how to understand and read the codes present on Balenciaga's swing tag labels and wash labels.
Swing Tag Label
Two authentic example's of Balenciaga swing tag labels are showcased.
Firstly, the item's year of manufacture can be determined, identified by the red rectangular box. The specific seasonal collection can also be determined by the rightmost number, with 1 being indicative of Spring/Summer and 3 being Autumn/Winter. For this item, the wash label indicates that it was manufactured in 2024 and part of the Autumn/Winter collection.
Secondly, the item's style code can be determined, identified by the blue rectangular box. This indicates what the model of the item is and it's fabric. On this example, it indicates the Paris Liberty T-Shirt.
Thirdly, the item's colour can be determined, identified by the green box. This item's colour code is '1083'. The most common colour codes are '1000' which denotes black, '9040' which denotes white and '1300' which denotes grey.
Wash Label
An authentic example of a Balenciaga wash label for this item is showcased. The same details found on the products swing tag can be cross-referenced with the wash label.
Firstly, the item's year of manufacture can be determined, identified by the red rectangular box. For this item, the wash label indicates that it was manufactured in 2024.
Secondly, the item's style code can be determined, identified by the blue rectangular box. This indicates what the model of the item is and it's fabric.
Thirdly, the item's colour can be determined, identified by the green box. This item's colour code is '1083'.
If any of the information present on a Balenciaga wash label is incorrect, for example a white t-shirt has the colour code '1000' which denotes black, or it does not match the accompanying swing tag's product details, this is a counterfeit item.
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