GRADING GUIDE

Grading Guide

When it comes to sorting through mixed rags, vintage clothing, and unsorted credential clothing, the process can be a bit unique. Unsorted clothing, as the name suggests, remains in its original condition and doesn't go through a grading process.

For mixed rags and vintage clothing, their grading hinges on the quality of the items. It's essential to note that different countries and markets might have their own grading scales. Typically, you'll see grades like Grade A, Grade B, C, and so on, with Grade A representing the highest quality. Alternatively, some places might use numbers like 1, 2, 3, where 1 signifies the best quality items. This variation in grading systems keeps things interesting and diverse in the world of clothing evaluation.

Here at Rebel Vintage Wholesale, below is our exact guide to grading. This is our official document on how our items should be presented, but bear in mind that this is all used, second-hand clothing. We try to ensure our grading is adhered to as strictly as possible.

Grading Accuracy

Our team at Rebel Vintage Wholesale is highly trained in grading thousands of items of clothing each week. Since our products are all vintage pieces that have had a previous life, there may be signs of wear and small marks/defects. We strive to grade your order perfectly; however, due to the nature of the products, please allow for a 5-10% grading error rate.

Despite this, we pride ourselves on being one of the best wholesalers in the UK, offering high volumes of your desired grade!

General Vintage Clothing Grades

  1. Grade A (All Categories)

    • Condition: Very Good vintage condition.
    • Details: Items may show little evidence of wear, although they have been worn before. There may be small, light marks, but no rips, tears, or heavy staining. Items can be easily restored or revived back to their original, or as close to original, condition as possible.
    • Example: See example images of Grade A trousers below.

  2. Grade B (All Categories)

    • Condition: Good to Fair vintage condition.
    • Details: Items will show signs of wear but are still fully wearable. There may be small paint marks, light fraying, or other small defects. Often, these defects can be washed out.
    • Example: See example images of Grade B trousers below.

  3. Grade C (All Categories)

    • Condition: Unwearable vintage condition.
    • Details: Items will show significant damage, such as large holes or tears. This grade is suitable only for reworking, repair, or reuse.

Workwear-Specific Grades

  1. Grade A (Workwear Only)

    • Condition: Perfect to Good vintage workwear condition.
    • Details: Items may show signs of worked wear, including washable marks like mud, dust, or dirt. These can be restored or revived to their original condition.

  2. Grade B (Workwear Only)

    • Condition: Good to Fair vintage workwear condition.
    • Details: Items will show heavier wear and defects, including un-washable marks or stains (e.g., paint, oil, mud), small rips, holes, or broken/faulty zips on jackets.

  3. Grade C (Workwear Only)

    • Condition: Unwearable vintage workwear condition.
    • Details: Items will show significant damage, such as large holes or tears, and are only suitable for complete reworking, repair, or reuse.

This guide provides clear, detailed information on how vintage and workwear items are graded, helping customers understand the condition of the clothing they are purchasing. The inclusion of example images for Grade A, B and C trousers further illustrates the differences between these grades.