Post by daz28 on Dec 21, 2013 20:02:29 GMT
JUMPER
The vintage jumper is like a Tee shirt with the arms added. the 40th is more like a tank top with arms added. see the joining line in the photo
The difference is also very noticeable around the v neck when turned inside out.
SHIRT AND TROUSERS
The 40th poppers have snap fasteners. Vintage have press studs
SOCKS
Vintage socks have a more nylon look, 40th have a cotton look. very hard to tell them apart. best way is the lighter flame test. turn inside out and find the end of sewing thread, hold the lighter very close 40th will melt / shrivel in to a little plastic ball. Vintage will light like a spill glow and burn out, leaving a brown singe mark. done carefully you won't set fire to your clothing.
CAP
The 40th is not stamped MADE IN HONG KONG.
SHOES
The 40th shoes are not stamped HONGKONG (I also think they have shrunk )
