Needles Authentication Service
Expert Needles authentication by independent specialists. Consistent, reliable results with over 99.89% accuracy
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Needles track pants, with their striped leg and embroidered butterfly, are the most searched pieces from the Tokyo label, yet almost nothing is written online about spotting a copy. Our Needles authentication checks the butterfly embroidery and where it sits for that cut, the side stripes, the brand and care tags, the fabric and the stitching, then issues a real or fake certificate.
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Needles Authentication Service
Price
$4.00
Authentication certificate with final outcome
Receive a certificate with the final authentication result for your
Needles
item
How it works: start your authentication
Step 1
Upload photos
Begin by uploading images of your item
Step 2
We handle it
Our expert team reviews your item thoroughly
Step 3
Receive your certificate
You’ll receive the results via email, including a unique certificate of authenticity
What we check on Needles
How to tell a real Needles from a fake
The butterfly embroidery is the first thing we check on Needles track pants: its shape, thread and placement for that cut. The side stripes and the tags then have to agree.
01
Butterfly embroidery
Shape, thread density and colors of the butterfly, and its placement for the cut and release.
02
Side stripes
Stripe width, color and how the stripes meet the seams at the waist and cuffs.
03
Brand label
Font, weave and stitching of the Needles label.
04
Care and wash tags
Tag text, fonts and production codes for the season.
05
Fabric
Weight, sheen and feel of Poly Smooth, velour or jersey against the style.
06
Hardware
Zips and snaps on cuffs and pockets, with their engravings.
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Photograph the butterfly up close, the side stripes at the waist and cuff, the brand label and every care tag. A professional authenticator compares them with verified references for that cut and season and returns a verdict, Authentic or Fake.
It depends on the cut and the release. On narrow and straight cuts it sits on the thigh. On the H.D. track pant retailers place it just below the front pocket or on the upper thigh. So placement is checked against references for that exact style, not one rule.
Track pants and track jackets in every cut, plus mohair cardigans, shirts, Rebuild pieces and other Needles clothing. Send the brand label, the care tags and the details that define the piece, such as the butterfly and the stripes.
Yes. Ask the seller for photos of the butterfly, the stripes at the waist and cuffs, the brand label and every care tag, then upload them before you pay. You get a verdict, Authentic or Fake, from a professional authenticator.
For the most accurate and quick authentication process, we advise you to upload clear photos of the areas visible when clicking 'Upload photos' on this page. We quickly determine if the uploaded photo meets our criteria. If your photos do not meet the criteria, you will receive a request for more and/or clearer photos. Check out Photo Instructions to find clear examples for each detail.
We provide a range of authentication response times to suit your needs, with options including 12 hours, 6 hours, 2 hours, and 30 minutes.
In the unfortunate event that your item is deemed counterfeit by LegitGrails, we will provide you with a comprehensive report of our findings and inform you of the result.
If you have additional questions or concerns about the service, please feel free to contact our customer support team. We are available 24/7 to assist you with any inquiries, feedback, or issues you may encounter. You can reach us through our live chat on the website, our email support@legitgrails.com, or visit our Help Center. We will respond as soon as possible.
