(READ DESCRIPTION) How To Tell How Old Your Levi's Are From The Care Tag

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  • THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN UPDATED AND CORRECTED:
    • How To Date Your Levi'...
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    The US rule requiring care tags was introduced in 1971, though Levi's had begun include care information on some garments prior to this Levi's printed on pocket bags until around 1973 when they were replaced with tags. The pocket bag information can still be read in the same manner as the tag information.
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  • @Erinfoley38
    @Erinfoley38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is hands down the most helpful video on TH-cam for dating Levis. I knew about the 4 digit codes but recently came into a pair that was three digit and have been stumped/searching hard to understand the tag. The batwing timeline info helped tremendously help date this damn pair, thank you!!!!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very happy we could help! Thanks for watching!

    • @kimcanty8376
      @kimcanty8376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's like having a box load of dimonds not in A safe.
      In NYC People would knowingly snatch a pair of obviously bogus one right from a street vendor...

  • @SWSSCHSBNDTS
    @SWSSCHSBNDTS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Lol this is the only video I have seen so many times but find myself watching everytime I find a new pair of vintage Levi’s! You rock man !

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, honored! Thanks for watching!!

  • @TNACME
    @TNACME ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the numbers in the tag are the date they were manufactured

  • @Prokudak
    @Prokudak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s been really helpful.

  • @drwisdom1
    @drwisdom1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Ok, I have been wearing 501s for over 50 years and have a huge collection of vintage Levi's. All this time I have been dating Levi's by the waist tag and jeans features. With a quick look I can tell you about when a pair of 501s was made, but I couldn't be sure of the exact year until now. This was a very informative video and I liked that Mr. LootFam presents the information quickly.

    • @pablolandry9269
      @pablolandry9269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I respect you for that sir

    • @Juliancolucci1
      @Juliancolucci1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you want to sell any? haha

    • @madeyasee
      @madeyasee ปีที่แล้ว

      Any 501 size 28 or 29 you would like to part with? 😅

    • @drwisdom1
      @drwisdom1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@madeyasee Sorry, but all my 501s are around 36x32 or 36x34 for cuffing. Even when I started wearing 501s as a boy in the late 1960s I had a 32 inch waist. 28 is a really small size.

    • @james-zt3gs
      @james-zt3gs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love to see (and potentially purchase a couple pieces of) your collection! Let me know if you would be interested! Cheers

  • @krystalwilliams4295
    @krystalwilliams4295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have 2 pairs of vintage jeans possibly from 1977. Can you help us with this?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would love too! Email pictures to lootfam1@gmail.com . Thanks!!

  • @towardupmetamorphose
    @towardupmetamorphose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this information also apply to Levi's shorts?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!

  • @ordulf7193
    @ordulf7193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about jacket care tags?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Generally, they are the same. Though there are some that may have extra information you'd need to sort through. If you have a specific tag you need help on you're welcome to email me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. Thanks!

    • @ordulf7193
      @ordulf7193 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam Thanks, I may do that. Mine has the 3% shrinkage tag but I can't tell if it's big E or not because the tag just has the ® symbol.

  • @viola3868
    @viola3868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! I got a vintage Levi's 544 yesterday at thrift store. I'm kind of confused what year it is. Could you please look at my white tag and help me what year it is? Could I send you an email?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure can! Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @kelseymorris8491
    @kelseymorris8491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. I think I have late 80s-90s gray acid wash 550s I picked up yesterday. Sadly the front of the red bat wing isn't in good shape to tell a size and the back patch is missing as well.
    It does have a black Levi's pocket tag (Were those only used for specific years or models?)
    The inside stamp of the button says 575.
    The numbers on the inside are:
    2008 S10
    575 021 78860-5
    40550 4158
    Any idea of a specific year from this information?
    Thanks!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks like the date code is 021 giving us 1991. The black tab was used for a variety of stuff but it is common on acid wash levis from this time period. Acid wash was pretty new at this time and Levi's likely made it a some what separate product line. Thanks!

    • @kelseymorris8491
      @kelseymorris8491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LootFam thank you so much. As always, I appreciate your help. I pass along your channel anytime anyone in my FB reselling groups ask about Levi's.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kelseymorris8491 Really appreciate it!

  • @wobbly.muffins5239
    @wobbly.muffins5239 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Terrible explanation. Had to go through 3 videos to find this, and terrible explained it with terrible examples. Dislike

  • @walterargueta4903
    @walterargueta4903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what if the tab says
    575 099 74796•4
    205517 0217
    (why is there a 099 ?) please help me out thanks

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 099 is the date code. In this case it would read September (09) 1989(9).

  • @indramtq6328
    @indramtq6328 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Levi's Pokemon t-shirt like the one I have... exactly the same... cool

  • @carolineglenn2918
    @carolineglenn2918 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would be so much more helpful without the background music!! Very hard to hear/concentrate

  • @ToriHartman
    @ToriHartman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey Josh.. so I have a pair that is 701S - on the back of the front button is is 112 - it's Made in Hong Kong with a black batwing tag... the back pocket is cut like the bat wing too. I think they might be vintage but the inner fabric waist band is throwing me off - a large inked print in black reads Levi's - it's on a striped inner waist band... whew. Any thoughts... btw I've seen your video like 10 times and it's always helpful. I'd love your thoughts if it's appropriate to ask. TY!!

  • @ryansimons4523
    @ryansimons4523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I knew most of this information already.... From horribly searching the web, asking questions in Facebook groups and sheer deduction. How I wished I had just seen this video instead! Good job with it. It's not perfect, because no video could ever be. You are spot on with the no absolutes in Levi's comment. So very true. But this is great and I'll definitely recommend this the next time I get asked about dating vintage Levis!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ryan!

  • @lingling_-fi6uc
    @lingling_-fi6uc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about the old Levi's tag that says this
    W29 l30
    11522 052
    501 -000
    042586
    501 c
    33 057

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would you be able to send me a photo of these? Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @sergiotopete6393
    @sergiotopete6393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    But it looks like your only reading the one tag...i have a diff tag with more and diff digits😳😳

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Check the link in the description. The video has been updated to include for more examples. Thanks!

  • @danieljosephleo
    @danieljosephleo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was the white tag replaced by the red tag in 1987 for the jackets as well as the jeans? I've got a flannel-lined Type 3 jacket with the (very faded!) white tag...

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Generally, yes. Though my experience is that the jackets took long to phase into the new tags.

    • @danieljosephleo
      @danieljosephleo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam Thanks, buddy! Nice to know I'm rocking a flannel-lined Levi's jacket that's circa-35-years-old - and it's super comfortable!

  • @normanmiller-e4k
    @normanmiller-e4k 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Corduroy Levi action made in USA brown label what year

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Generally these are found from the late 70s to early 80s.

  • @JasonMagnanao-j8w
    @JasonMagnanao-j8w ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a levis orange tab 506 that has a three date number 059, what month and year is this?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      May 1989

  • @machetenikki
    @machetenikki ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going crazy with these pants. They are from 75 to 85. Orange tab. But can not find factory 32. Maybe they are knockoffs??

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably not. If you want you can send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. I’ll do what i can!

    • @machetenikki
      @machetenikki ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam thanks! I did

  • @newjuicewrldunreleased1156
    @newjuicewrldunreleased1156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need some help guys I found a blue tab uppercase E Levi’s corduroys and I just can’t figure out what time era there from or what they are worth they don’t exist online!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Send some pics to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'll take a look.

    • @newjuicewrldunreleased1156
      @newjuicewrldunreleased1156 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam just sent some over thanks so much

  • @slimnooze
    @slimnooze ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, you look a bit like Sal Vulcano

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely heard that before haha.

  • @javierbautista9661
    @javierbautista9661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have come across a shit ton of brand new vintage Levi’s where can I get rid of them

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Webuyoldjeans.com
      They got the cash to make big buys and offer fair pricing.

  • @aidenholmes7649
    @aidenholmes7649 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i’ve got a pair of levi’s with black batwing logo with date code -042. does this mean they were april 92’ seen as the black batwing code didn’t exist until 1991?

  • @nick6956
    @nick6956 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got some orange tabs today with a small white tag, and it’s super faded but I believe it says ‘82!

  • @masterixpl
    @masterixpl ปีที่แล้ว

    I was expecting to receive someinfo on all the number from the labels, to see which 4group of numbers is the date..

  • @ErisGemsByMiso
    @ErisGemsByMiso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    fantastic! am a vintage denim reseller/collector and have always found it tricky to date Levis from the 70s/80s - wondering if you have an IG so I can link to credit you for this v helpful info!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank so much! @the_vint_age

    • @ErisGemsByMiso
      @ErisGemsByMiso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LootFam DM'd ya!

  • @rianpongratz2994
    @rianpongratz2994 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a pair of 505s with the pocket bag tag, but its a red batwing logo on the tag. Help? Lol

  • @janlymaglasang8447
    @janlymaglasang8447 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro i have a black tabs and the color of the letters levis was gold and then back of buttom was 687 what can you say about that bro

  • @roxaneluna5796
    @roxaneluna5796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I sell my vintage Levi’s ? 😊

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ebay can be a good place. But i’m always buying too haha! Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @chopperking1122
    @chopperking1122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i went thru ALL my levis , about 14 pairs . theyre all junk , made in factories for 2.50 an hour . 1 pair made in australia i like . only because thats where i live .

  • @EricaLynn-q2i
    @EricaLynn-q2i ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 pairs of vintage Levis but I have no idea what all the numbers on the tag means…

  • @TheCoolmom09
    @TheCoolmom09 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Will it be different for a jean jacket?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In some cases, but generally the rules apply the same.

  • @justinclary2532
    @justinclary2532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wake me up when you start talking about vintage tees 😅 I kid I kid

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Working on it! Probably gonna do a dive into some of the bigger vintage tee brands like giant, liquid blue, and mosquitohead.

  • @vaporizedmatter8327
    @vaporizedmatter8327 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a few pairs of Levi's 646 Corduroy Bell Bottoms that I was able to date to the mid 70s because of this. Lootfam, let me know if you need a better image of the Small Paper tag because one of my pairs has very clear text.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you email me pictures? I get lots of emails so maybe I missed it. Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @narftivo1980
    @narftivo1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much! Everyone focuses on Made in the USA to determine vintage it seems like. I could tell just by looking at the care tag it was old enough to be vintage, just one tag, the rougher material it was made out of, the poor print. I'm so glad I found your excellent explanation of these tags!! Liked, and Subscribed!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome!

  • @jonstrummer6930
    @jonstrummer6930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've still got a pair of 501s and 618s I had in the 80s.
    They're made in the UK though so the tags are not the same as the ones shown in here.
    There's only 1 tag anywhere inside each pair and they're longer than the ones shown here. One side has the care instructions and the other has the numbers.
    They just don't correspond the way they do on here.
    The 618s number side at top says
    W 30 L32 618 0285.
    Bingo! February '85.
    That works, I've cracked it!
    Doesn't follow with the 501s though.
    They'd be 0314.
    March 2014.
    That simply cant be possible so I'm still struggling! 🤦🏼

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yo! Shoot me some photos to my email and I'll take a look! lootfam1@gmail.com
      BTW, I love Crass.

  • @seiyartesone6093
    @seiyartesone6093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just picked up a 27 year old pair of orange tab Levi’s thanks to your videos!

  • @TheSpiritualife
    @TheSpiritualife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you have an article with pictures? This was helpful, but I am still not able to figure out which numbers on my tags are important besides the style code and factory code. I really need the date code but can't find it!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sorry, I don't currently. But If you'd like you can send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'd love to help you find it! Thanks!

    • @TheSpiritualife
      @TheSpiritualife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam thanks for the reply! I emailed you:)

  • @amandayoung1597
    @amandayoung1597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great informative video! I have a pair of flare leg women's jeans w no back pockets, red tag inside says "Guess ? Jeans" Made in Brazil. Help?!?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Could you send a photo to lootfam1@gmail.com? I’ll take a look.

  • @beccagosselin5050
    @beccagosselin5050 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos have been so helpful for me dating other Levi’s items, but I am stumped on a recent pair I picked up. They are a black pair of 550s with a black tab with white lettering. The care tag has the red batwing, but none of the numbers make sense for a date code 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Shoot me some photos at lootfam1@gmail.com. I’ll take a look.

  • @stevewilson8369
    @stevewilson8369 ปีที่แล้ว

    When did they start making how to shrink instructions and sewing it inside the waistband

  • @thomaskrantz4194
    @thomaskrantz4194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice, helped me date my pair of selvage 1978 501’s

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!

  • @עידואלשך
    @עידואלשך ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Levi’s

  • @blakethomas5637
    @blakethomas5637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just realized I have a pair of 684 big bellbottoms with the red batwing tag. I can't believe they were still producing those in the latter half of the 80's into the 90's.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow! Would you mind sharing some photos to Lootfam1@gmail.com? I’ve heard of but never seen big bells from the late 80s.

  • @anthonytrevonreid
    @anthonytrevonreid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone have any info about the 569 model specifically? I am searching for a true loose, straight fit and I've been hearing that the earlier versions are better quality than the modern versions. However, I have yet to find any details regarding when this model was first introduced and how it varies based on where it was manufactured.
    If anyone could help me out I would be extremely greatful!!!
    Great video by the way! Very helpful.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe the 569 was a product of the late 90s. At the least, that is oldest I’ve ever found them. I’d agree the earlier versions are better. I actually have some dead stock right now from the late 90s-y2k era. Lootfam1@gmail.com if you’re interested.

  • @soniacamarillo2936
    @soniacamarillo2936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have 511 silvertab denim shorts but the care tag is all in spanish????

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could send me some pictures to lootfam1@gmail.com and i’s love to take a look. Thanks for watching!

  • @WardrobeByJ
    @WardrobeByJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this video is crucial. I’m still confused about my favorite 501s in my closet. They have the small white paper tag...I’ll shoot you an email:)

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please do! Would love to take a look!

  • @DrewPigott
    @DrewPigott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You talked about the meaning of 0217 I. The video, do you know what 0215 means?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, no. It had to do with the wash and material, but there isn’t a comprehensive list of the codes… Yet. Currently, i’m working on putting one together. I just haven’t sorted that one out yet.

  • @lianefougere9965
    @lianefougere9965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just found a pair of orange tag, Canadian made Levi's and I'm confused on the style I believe they are 506. Does this make sense? 😂

    • @lianefougere9965
      @lianefougere9965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe they are from 2002? I'm very stumped on these, if anyone can help

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lianefougere9965 It's unlikely they are from 2002 as the orange tab lined ended in 1999. Send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. Canadian made tags are notoriously confusing to read, but I may be able to piece it together and at least get you close. Thanks for watching!

  • @Jessiefeigert
    @Jessiefeigert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been watching this over and over to learn, thank you! Great vid

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @robertthomason4410
    @robertthomason4410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a pair of 517 jeans with a small e orange tag. It has an applied canvas type material. Like chaps
    They are new with square 517 label. There is no wash instructions label. Can't seem to find any images of them.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm. Would you mind sending me some photos to my email lootfam1@gmail.com? I'd love to take a look. Sounds interesting.

  • @kurt9494
    @kurt9494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I’m looking at two pairs of American made orange tab 560s. Both are made in 95, although one has a red batwing tag and one has a black. Would you know if there’s a difference?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Red Bat Wing logo was discontinued in the 501 around 1993, but the orange tab line used it along side the black bat wing without any real distinction. They are, for all intents and purposes, the same. Thanks for watching!

  • @Patrick-ex4bk
    @Patrick-ex4bk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What exactly do you call the style of that beard???

  • @shanellschmitt3122
    @shanellschmitt3122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The date codes confuse me so much. I have watched so many videos but I can’t tell if my orange tab is vintage or from recent, can you help?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure, email me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com. The good news is that if it's orange tab there is a 99.99999 precent chances it's vintage as the orange tab line end in 1999. There was a very small release in like 2018 or something but it was very small.

  • @haroldlillyii8331
    @haroldlillyii8331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a pair of black 550 with the red batwing logo tag, date appears to be 0198. Only worn less than 10 times, once or twice in the last 10 years. Made in Mexico.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are they orange tabs? The red batwing can be found on some orange tabs and a few other random pairs in the late 90s. Though, you won't likely find the same on any pair of 501s.

  • @rycarti
    @rycarti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been binging all your levis vids the past week! This one came just in time lets goo

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good news!

  • @nahannii8953
    @nahannii8953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the small white tag was intruded in 1967 how do you know the pair with date code 10 7 is from 1977 and not 1967…. Because of whether e is big or small on tab?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct. Any levis produced in 1967 would have a Big E in the spell out of Levis on the red tab.

  • @davidbrims5825
    @davidbrims5825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative, I prefer the late 1980s 501 levis, better quality. Could someone tell me what the numbers 0115, 0118 , 0193 and 0134 on the tags mean ?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The four digits opposite of the lot number is the material or color code of the wash of the jeans. A comprehensive list doesn’t exist as far as i know. I’m planning on putting one together soon.

  • @danrussel7294
    @danrussel7294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol. I, too have watched this many times. A Question for you. I have, I think, an early 1980s pair of 501s. They have 501 0000 on the back label. What does that mean? I really appreciate the work you do.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be the denim wash code denoting the material used. I can't recall off hand what 0000 was used for during that period, but some photos might helpful. If you'd like you can email me some at lootfam1@gmail.com. Thanks for watching and glad to have you here!

  • @charissakamigaki956
    @charissakamigaki956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok. So I found a pair of 900 series, red batwing tag, made in Mexico. The made in Mexico part confuses me. Are they vintage?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, Levi’s began moving production out of us in the 80s for select products. I’d guess those are mid 90s. Thanks for watching!

  • @jadeslater1859
    @jadeslater1859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Levi’s skirt with the paper care tag with the sizing on the back, think you could help me read the dating code? 🙇🏻‍♀️

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure! Email me pics at lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @michaelkeith5105
    @michaelkeith5105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found a pair of Levi’s double knees at the thrift, the date code is 1198 but i can’t find anything else about them, there red tag with the small e they don’t have the brown patch in the back and they have a patch about one inch my one and a half inches that says “levi Strauss & co. Manufacturers of two-horse brand overalls and denim work clothing” I can’t find any information about them, I’d like some help

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure! Can you send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com? I’d love to take a look

    • @michaelkeith5105
      @michaelkeith5105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam I sent an email earlier today

  • @melaniepope5294
    @melaniepope5294 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a pair of Levi's and they don't have what number they are I saw a video where you talked about the black tags and they have some foreign writing Will they have a PC 9 number but I called Levi's and they said they don't know just wondering if you could help if I gave you the PC 9 or tell me how I could identify him their women's jeans I think

  • @velvet_kierstaff386
    @velvet_kierstaff386 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you sure Levi’s started making black batwing tags in 91’? I’m almost positive I found a pair from 90’.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's quite possible there were some in 1990. Like with all Levi's "rules" they can be a little fuzzy.

    • @velvet_kierstaff386
      @velvet_kierstaff386 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam sounds good! Thanks!

  • @dolores4237
    @dolores4237 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did Levi's every make a metal tab?

  • @wendybarbosa6794
    @wendybarbosa6794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anything on kids Little Levi’s? I’m a bit stumped on a pair I have.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, the Little Levis sometimes follow completely different rules haha. If you'd like you can email me pictures of the pair in question. Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @DANi-dt9sp
    @DANi-dt9sp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi man, can I send you a pic of the care tag on my jeans? I am a bit confused with it..
    thanks

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure can! Lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @tanniscavacece1745
    @tanniscavacece1745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you show the labels

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please check the link in the description for the updated video. Thanks!

    • @tanniscavacece1745
      @tanniscavacece1745 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam thank you

  • @hanielchristianto1127
    @hanielchristianto1127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, love the channel. Can you do a video for vintage blanket 101? Thanks

  • @xyla2235
    @xyla2235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if a pair with red batwing says 090? Is that September 1990?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct!

  • @jerramy
    @jerramy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. Unfortuantely, I actually wore my 501's so the care tag is almost unreadable. I think I bought them around 1980 or before and they have been worn, washed and repaired so much that finally they came out of the washing machine the other day, obviously unrepairable. It is a testament to the quality that none of the stitching or rivets ever came undone, or pulled away. It was just the material itself that got so thin on the butt and knees that there was just nothing to hold onto to sew them up again. I know people like to buy hardly-worn vintage, but I think I must be one of the few who actually bought them new and literally wore them to death. It took over 30 years. Can you get emotionally attached to an item of clothing? Yup! It's also nice to know that at the age of 63 I still wear that same size 38 long. I looked on the back of the top button and it seems to have stamped a G (or maybe a 6) at the top, a 0 to the right bottom, and a 6 (or is it an 8?) to the left bottom. What does this mean? I bought them in Greece by the way. The parts of the care tag I can read are G50 078801/5.

  • @frankschroth1919
    @frankschroth1919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So , when the first digit of the production code is the month, how come that mine says 1121? Since we don't have November yet, it can only mean the week of the year,right? So couldn't it be that all the tags have not the month code of a certain year, they have the week code of a certain year?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you referring to a modern pair of levis? If so, many production changes have been made in the last 20 years so unfortunately this method can only be reliably used for vintage jeans.
      Levis production reps confirmed to me the month/ year dating system but it was for jeans made prior to 2002ish. They still dated jeans after that but i have not confirmed all the details.
      Thanks for watching! If you have pictures of the tag you are referring to i’d love to see it. You can email me at lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @Riverwytche
    @Riverwytche 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! Great video

  • @wesleylowe4256
    @wesleylowe4256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a pair of Levi’s 560s which seem pretty old. There’s no interior tag whatsoever, I can’t find any kind of wash instructions either. Does have a red little e tab. Excellent condition. They feel like they were dry cleaned and then never worn, lol. Any advice is appreciated

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 560 was born in the mid-late 80s. So it’s not likely any older that that. Became rather popular through the 90’s. I’d say it’s likely from the 90s. The tags were likely cut out as they started sticking them on the waist band and people didn’t care for that being that they were more stiff than modern tags. Cool find! Thanks for sharing!

    • @wesleylowe4256
      @wesleylowe4256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam thanks for the info! I could find production ranges for just about every pair other than the 560s LOL it was so frustrating

  • @Korina01
    @Korina01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How come I have small e 646s with washing instructions on the pocket bag?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Elizabeth! See the correction in the description. I misspoke, and care tags were fully implemented by 1973. So there are a couple years where this could be the case. Thanks for watching!

    • @Korina01
      @Korina01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam Awesome thanks a bunch! I was confused on why my big E 684 big bells have a paper care tag but the 646s don’t. Good to know there was a period where they used both!

  • @loriarnold764
    @loriarnold764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information! I almost discarded 30 year old jeans!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you were able to save them!

  • @SWSSCHSBNDTS
    @SWSSCHSBNDTS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When i die bury me with this video in the pocket of my 501’s

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will do! Thanks for watching!

  • @jessemaccormack
    @jessemaccormack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the tip !

  • @MarcoSeah
    @MarcoSeah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ooo thanks so much for making this video! sure did help alot!!

  • @MadMan559est69
    @MadMan559est69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a way to tell if a pair of used 501s were shrink to fit?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The four digits following the lot number is the wash code(501-xxxx). Some of the most common STF wash codes are: 0000 and 0117. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-xq8km2ww2h
    @user-xq8km2ww2h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! Love your videos! I found a pair of 20505 0217s Orange Tab and I'm having trouble dating them. They have an 8 stamped in the button (in other videos you mentioned this was like that till around 1981) and the tag is not very visible. It ooks just like the one you show at 5:31. Thanks in advance!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! If you'd like please send me some photos to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'd love to take a look!

    • @user-xq8km2ww2h
      @user-xq8km2ww2h 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam Great! Just sent them :)

  • @mclovinpo
    @mclovinpo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet just got some 1981 bell bottoms

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!

  • @victorlugo3718
    @victorlugo3718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question: would the date code of 050 mean may of 1990 or may of 1980? There is a black batwing so I’m thinking 1990 after watching this video

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct! There would be no branding on a tag from 1980. Thank for watching!

    • @victorlugo3718
      @victorlugo3718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam this was very helpful when I’m hunting for these in the wild. Thank you

    • @victorlugo3718
      @victorlugo3718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LootFam got another question for you: got another pair of orange tabs with a small care tag with not a lot of real estate in the inner left pocket. No branding so before 1987. The numbers I have are 8 (I’m assuming august) 6 and 575 (factory number?). I’m trying to figure out if it is 1986 or 1976. I’m leaning more in the 1976 era but I’m not 100% sure

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@victorlugo3718 i’d guess 76-78. Could you send me a picture to lootfam1@gmail.com?

  • @amylou0209
    @amylou0209 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been super helpful but I am still struggling a bit with a pair of red levis made in Canada. Still a paper tag, black no batwing. 1/5 is on the tag beside the factory code (212). Would that mean these are from the 70s theoretically?

  • @houstonkeane8475
    @houstonkeane8475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1971 Care Labeling Rule. 67 is a little early

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are correct. 67 is around when Levi’s added care instructions via stamps on their garments. I misspoke. The correction is in the description. Thanks for watching!

  • @JesSICKaHenry
    @JesSICKaHenry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super helpful dude! Thanks

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

  • @sylasmalone6126
    @sylasmalone6126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think Levis have slowly been going up in price in the past few years but I feel like Levis are gonna keep going up in price.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! With the push for sustainable clothing used and vintage clothing should grow with it.

    • @sylasmalone6126
      @sylasmalone6126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got a pair of 1969 Levis 606 big e orange tab. Still in a deep indigo color. Could I email you some pictures to see what you think.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sylasmalone6126 please do! I would love to check them out! Lootfam1@gmail.com

    • @sylasmalone6126
      @sylasmalone6126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok I sent the pictures let me know if it didn't work, and I can resend. I appreciate your help.

    • @ricksworlddereaux2397
      @ricksworlddereaux2397 ปีที่แล้ว

      Going 😂up..i remember a pair of 501 Levis costs no more then 39$ in the 1990s in the USA..where in Germany it was 79 Deutschmarks..today in Europe they 79€ retail..🤔🇺🇸🇩🇪

  • @finnkaterberg3076
    @finnkaterberg3076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if mine don’t have any of those tags?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it have a different tag or no tags?

  • @vijaylohiya3793
    @vijaylohiya3793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So dam useful

  • @lindseygarland9299
    @lindseygarland9299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for doing this. It helped me to date a pair of jeans with the red Bat wing logo (86’ - mid 90s) and I only paid $1 at a garage sale. 🤣
    I recently came across a button down collared Levi’s men’s shirt and the inside tag is navy blue with white lettering. Do you discuss the inner logo tag in any of your other videos? Or can you tell me anything about this particular shirt logo?
    I look forward to watching
    More of your videos! Thank you again!

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm. If you want you can send me some photos of the shirt to lootfam1@gmail.com. I don't really talk much about Levi's shirts, but perhaps I'll prepare something for the future. Thanks for watching!

  • @micheureyes7467
    @micheureyes7467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a question, I found a pair of 20517 0217 orange tabs, made in the USA on the back patch, and unlike what you've shown in the video, which was a more paper type tag, this pairs care tag (it's the bigger, no branding, mid 80s type care tag) was made of the same material as the back patch. I was wondering if you knew if levis did that? and if theres a number to date them precisely like newer care tags have? I can't seem to make out a year from the numbers on it.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you mind sending me some pictures of the jeans to lootfam1@gmail.com?
      I would really like to see these jeans. Thanks for watching!

    • @micheureyes7467
      @micheureyes7467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LootFam email sent!

    • @lindseygarland9299
      @lindseygarland9299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am curious as to what ever came about these mystery Levi’s ..?

    • @micheureyes7467
      @micheureyes7467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lindseygarland9299 This is what he said: "These are from 1987 (4/7), right around the transition to the new tagging system. I wonder if the factory ran out of the normal material for tags and decided to use something else instead. That is not unheard of in the world of levis."

  • @doet707
    @doet707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you read a proto tag? Got some mint polyesters

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send me some photos of the promo tags in question? Some contain helpful information. Some don't haha.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lootfam1@gmail.com

  • @thriftymullet1652
    @thriftymullet1652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Informative. Helpful. Thank you.

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ginagraham1855
    @ginagraham1855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful!

  • @genagx
    @genagx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg. Please see my comment. I recently purchased a pair of vintage 501. A great price, too. I just looked at the white tag to sit down and decode it (I just got them a couple days ago). It's the smaller white tag. On the back on the second to last line where I know is the date it has printed
    "11 0 6"
    I know that the 6 is the location because it is mirrored on the top fly button back side. Am I right that these are 11/1980!? I am in love. The tag is sewn on the same line as pocket bag not under the bag like some and it's definitely the small version of the white tag. I'm blown away. AND THEY FIT !!!

    • @genagx
      @genagx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg wait, could it be 11/1970!?! Ummm 😱

    • @genagx
      @genagx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, on your "10 7" jeans, couldn't they be either '67 or '77 because white tag start '67?

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The white tags on jeans didn't start until 1973, but wash instructions were being included on garments around 67. From 71-73 they were mostly printed on the pocket back on jeans. Send me some photos of your jeans to lootfam1@gmail.com and I'll take a look! thanks!

  • @darrylbasa220
    @darrylbasa220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really helpful! ty!

  • @Mac-ln9ny
    @Mac-ln9ny ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good video

    • @LootFam
      @LootFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!