Stone Island hat: How can you spot a counterfeit?

Stone Island specialises in techwear and is one of the most recognised brands in the world today. With over 30 years of history behind it, the brand continues to grow in popularity, confirming its status as an expert in the production of ultra-technical models. Stone Island proves its authenticity through its famous "compass rose" logo, which it uses on all its collections. The brand has launched a number of collections, each more famous than the last. Among them, Stone Island launched its famous beanie, which was a hit when it was launched. Its success sparked the interest of counterfeiters, who were quick to reproduce an almost identical product. Unfortunately, if you're not a connoisseur, you could easily be taken in by the tempting offers on the brand's copied products. In this article, we reveal some effective tips that will help you identify a genuine Stone Island hat from a fake.

The logo

The logo is a good way to spot a fake Stone Island hat. Start by checking the colour of the logo. The embroidered label with the Stone Island compass rose logo is applied to the front of the product. The dial is black and the logo is white and of very good quality. On an imitation, the logo may not even be present on the front. It may also be badly stitched or even stuck on, as if it were going to come off. You can also check the seams, as replica factories tend not to put much emphasis on these elements. The seams curl and the threads may stick out and not be clean.

Below is a preview of the embroidered label

The authentication code

The brand has decided to include Certilogo codes supplied by the authentication specialist to protect its models from counterfeiting. The products now have a label that allows customers to scan and confirm their authenticity using a smartphone and an app. The code can also be entered online via the Certilogo website.

This code has 12 digits and a QR code on the product's interior wash labels.

The ART number :

Written on the inside label, the ART code is also a very good way of spotting a fake Stone Island. The only requirement is that you have a good grasp of subtlety. Like a barcode, the ART number indicates the year of creation, the range and the type of product (t-shirt, jumper, trousers, etc.). This number applies to all products marketed by the CP Company group.

Each Stone Island garment must be accompanied by its own unique ART number on the inside wash label. If it doesn't have one, authenticity is questionable, although be aware that Stone Island garments made before 1986 didn't always have art numbers. Often overlooked by counterfeiters, this code can provide useful information.

The first two numbers identify the year and season in which the garment was made. If the number is odd, it's from the autumn/winter range; if it's even, it's from the spring/summer range.

The second two digits indicate the brand.

13 = under sixteen

14 = sidenims

15 = Stone Island

16 = if Junior

18 = CP Company

20 = cp Donna

The third number corresponds to what the element is.

5 - Knitwear

6 - Sweatshirts, the rest are as follows

0 - Leather

1 - Shirts

2 - T-shirts

3 - Trousers

4 - Shoulder pieces

7 - Long coats

8 - Costume

9 - Bags / Hats / Accessories

A - Jacket / Blazer

B - Swimwear

G - Waistcoat

L - Bermuda shorts

M - Jacket

S - Shoes

The following letter refers to the model.

The next two numbers tell us about the material and treatment the garment has undergone during the manufacturing process. The rest of the numbers refer to the colour of the garment and the dye numbers.

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