Friday, August 5, 2011

CASE: Aston Villa Home 2009/10

A comparison between an authentic Nike and Far East 'AAA' copy of Aston Villa 2009/10 Home shirt.

In most cases, 'AAA' shirt almost always comes  in 3 sizes: S, M & XL.

In this example both shirts are labelled XL. The authentic slightly smaller in measurement.

CLUB EMBLEM:

Authentic - Embossed Embroidered Lion

AAA - Emblem is Smooth & Even to the touch

Authentic - Thread slightly thicker and has sheen on emblem and the border of the crest

AAA - Dull finish on thread - the crest is double stitched to the shirt

LOGO & SPONSOR:

Authentic - Thicker 'Swoosh' - Even stitching


AAA - Thinner 'Swoosh'. Even stitching albeit heavier


Authentic - Aerated Material. White on Silver Size Label is clear

AAA - Tightly knit material. Size Label not as clear

Authentic - Sponsor name has gold border outlining the letters

AAA - No gold outline on sponsor name. Possibly a leftover from previous season's lettering. The 'AAA' copy is infamous for releasing shirts before the official launch date and most of the time the makers will anticipate the sponsor's logo. The 'Acorn' logo from the previous season does not have the gold outline.

AAA (Top) Authentic (Bottom) The lettering is almost the same size

STITCHING DETAILS:

AAA - Claret over Blue single stitch

Authentic - Blue over Claret double stitch

Authentic (Top) AAA (Bottom) Note the difference in colour & material

Authentic (Top), AAA (Bottom)

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