Moncler Maya Jacket: How to Spot a Counterfeit?

Lightweight and comfortable to wear, the Maya down jacket from Moncler offers ideal, maximum protection against the elements. This protection is made possible by the lacquered nylon fabric from which it is made. This down jacket offers protection in a stylish, fitted silhouette. Available in a range of colours, the Maya down jacket has won over a large number of people. However, this down jacket can be expensive, so buying it on second-hand platforms can be a good solution. Unfortunately, counterfeiters are constantly rushing to replicate this unique garment and trick you into thinking it's a genuine Moncler down jacket. That's why, in this article, we give you our tips on how to spot a counterfeit Moncler Maya down jacket.

Neck label :

First of all, pay attention to the Moncler label on the neck. It says a lot about the jacket's authenticity.

Take a closer look at the thickness of the letters, especially the letter "M". On a counterfeit jacket, the left leg is too thin compared to a real jacket. The right leg of the "M" is also poorly executed, not as uniform as it should be. On some counterfeits, the two legs of the "M" are exactly the same thickness, which is not supposed to be the case.

Also take a look at the stitching on this label. Counterfeit Maya down jackets have black stitches instead of white.

On the left, an authentic Moncler neck label, on the right, a replica Moncler label.

The Moncler badge:

Let's move on to an analysis of the Moncler badge on the arm of the Maya down jacket. This badge is the brand's most recognisable feature on the jacket. The luxury brand attaches particular importance to this detail.

The brand name is far too thick on down jackets from replica factories, with too many seams. This is particularly noticeable on the letters "M" and "R". On a real Moncler down jacket, the lines are fine and elegant, with every detail visible.

On the left, a genuine luxury brand badge, on the right, a counterfeit badge.

The washing label :

Also check the washing label carefully. The Moncler brand has produced this label in an original way, as it is in the form of a comic strip.

The dyes used for this label are expensive, making the label elegant and pleasing to the eye. To make a profit, crooks use cheap dyes that don't give the same effect. On down jackets from replica factories, the colours are far too garish.

In addition, the Moncler logo is placed too high at the top of the cartoon wash label, while the real Moncler logo is placed lower down.

The zip :

Also take a look at the zip on your Moncler Maya down jacket and, more specifically, the zip pull.

It's not uncommon to find that the zip pull on replica down jackets is damaged or scratched. This is not the case with a genuine down jacket zip puller, where no defects are visible. Also check that the Moncler logo appears on both zip pulls. Some counterfeiters forget to do this.

Curious to find out more about counterfeit branded down jackets? Take a look at our article on The North Face down jackets or Canada Goose down jackets.

The QR code label :

The final point to analyse concerns the QR code label on the Maya down jacket and, more specifically, the Moncler logo above the QR code.

The labels produced by the counterfeiters have a black outline, whereas authentic labels have a white outline. The space between the luxury brand's logo and the QR code is not respected either, as you can see in the images below.

On the left, a genuine Moncler label, on the right, a counterfeit Moncler label.

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