How to find out how old your levi's are

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[@bebeeru3066]

Thanks for sharing! I thrifted a pair yesterday at my local goodwill. It was made in 1995, made in USA and only cost me 8 dollars. Your tips are very helpful for me to figure out the date!

[@cristea9429]

WOW!!! This answered all of the questions I've had about Levi's for years. I don't know how you got this info so consolidated; I've only found bits of conflicting info here-and-there. This makes a lot of sense. I really appreciate you for posting this video!

[@heysweetybirds]

I have a pair of vintage orange tab dark wash bootcut Levi’s (575). From this video and also from what I read it appears that the were made in the USA in 01/1987. They are in very, very good condition. I’d say the only thing that is wrong with them is the iron line they have which is not horrible though. People used to iron their jeans to get that crease. I actually considered getting them tailored in the legs and wearing them (fit me perfect) but my love for keeping them true keeps me from doing it.

[@taylorbowman8304]

SO helpful! I wanted to date my moms old Orange Tab Levi’s she passed down to me and they are from ‘95 😍

[@georgemlive]

95? they ain’t old lmao

[@xXcangjieXx]

@@georgemlive Older than me lol

[@mutahard1632]

@@georgemlive that is old 💀

[@polishlass5067]

@@mutahard1632 not old as fresh as spring chicken!

[@hgrunenwald]

Thank you so much for all the time and care you put into this video! It’s extremely helpful! I have been trying to date a few of my favorite pairs of Levi’s that I have had since high school in the ‘90s-at that point they already were quite broken in and seemed like vintage. Unfortunately, most of the ink on the paper-like care tag has rubbed off or the tag has been cut out (probably by me); the back patch is only intact on one but is crumbling. I never knew about the number on the back of the button so it was great to learn that was there. Very well-done & helpful video.

[@AskBibleNotes]

Thank you, you are a life saver! I was struggling to figure out where to find the date on these great vintage shorts I got. Thank you so much! be blessed!

[@bevanboudoin]

my orange tabs are from 93 and my corduroy white tabs are from the 70s, amazing

[@janilsonpinheiro1778]

Hey! I'm a fan of the brand and have been using it for decades. I have 25 pants 501,505,554,512. I'm going to travel to San Francisco to go to Levi's Square. I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@levisguy53]

just found out the date you used for the first pair is incorrect. the format was changed to reflect week of the year and year, so, the 03 corresponds to the third week of 2016. so manufactured in jan 2016. apparently that's how it was being done in europe. there is a video by channel lootfam, apparently it won't let me share the url, my comment is being deleted.

[@campbellgraham1979]

Thanks for uploading this. Bought a pair of Levi’s off eBay and nearly threw them out cos I thought they were fake till I saw this vid.

[@frogzilla9186]

Really nice video, great job for sure. I'd make a small correction regarding your comments on the CW designation, it's my understanding the CW stands for cut week as you mentioned, but when you read the date, you said it was from March of 2016, but it's my understanding the 03 is the 3rd. Cut Week out of 52!!!! So a garment made lets say 1216, would have been made at the end of March, not in December! Such a great company, and a true example of what America is all about IMHO. I was surprised to learn the original jean material came from the Mills in New Hampshire, the wool linings on the trucker jackets also came from Troy NH. Well done, and if I'm not mistaken Levi's started the Red batwing, before the Black batwing, but the red batwing returned. Again great job, karma has a Big E jean Jacket coming your way LOL, have a great summer!!

[@levisguy53]

this was a very informative video. i can often guestimate age based on new tags and size tags from the 90's onwards, but i learned a few new tricks!

[@Rosemary-cf4dt]

Thank you for the information! I learned a lot from your video. I do want to clarify that the M on the jeans means Medium, which is the length. On women's jeans it will be an S for short length, an M for medium length, or an L for long length. Thanks again!

[@hemidart7]

Funny cuz in the 90s it was NOT cool to wear the orange tab those were for dads that shop at Zellers or K-mart Lol

[@williamminyard1952]

So so true.... Gosh darn that was a big no-no in SoCal. How funny. I look down now and I'm seeing Walmart Avia's Walmart Gildan underwear Wrangler dry-fit shorts w/extra pockets and once again Bimini Bay Outfitters D/F long sleeve. Wow! What happened?

[@_The_Worst_]

Yep, your video was very fun to watch and very helpful...👌🏼 I think I'm gonna start checking thrift stores for jeans now...💯✔

[@davidb6927]

I've always been a 501 man... I have 3 pairs of from 2003.. fortunately, they still fit.. 501s are the GOAT

[@robbincarlson7007]

Thanks for sharing! I am learning so much on how to date these jeans!

[@sf2explus184]

the 501 model with 555 button is highly valuable hope you get a solid price for it if u sell it one day.

[@stevieatkinson3898]

Well that was a super interesting 20 minutes on Levi jeans, Awesome 👍👍👍

[@ginverculile8582]

Yes CW means cut week and the four digit on the back of the bottom is country code. Which country manufacturing.

[@askledhead]

The Orange tag jeans seem to have a different appearance than other jeans after washing , especially after many washes . I was wondering if a different type of denim is used .They look really nice if you're into the vintage style . It seems that the front-rise is longer as well . Excellent video, thank you for sharing ✌

[@flinze2001]

Ive got 14 pairs of 501 levis. The more it gets older the more I like it.

[@IAmWhoIAm47]

The 505 fits my body the best but I definitely prefer 80s and before. The 90s styles just don’t work for me. Great video!

[@Australian1]

Looked at all the comments, videos, still in the dark on a pair of Levi's I have! Can't tell when they were made, in Australia.

[@ren8240]

Thanks for the info! I picked up a pair of 501s today & now I know that they are from 1998. 😀

[@jbiz2099-y4v]

Extremely helpful. I have been wearing Levi's for a great many years and also have pairs from the thrift and this gives me a little treasure hunting to do. I also sell vintage sometimes. I found some deadstock 90's 501's and they were scooped up quickly by an overseas buyer for $70. Just for future reference what is typical value?

[@AD-zs9cc]

j biz depends om what and where. In japan some 90s levis sell for 100 bucks easy, they type you can easily buy in the uk for maybe 30.

[@ninaj84]

What if the number on the back of the button doesn't match anything on the tag? The button has 762 but the tag number is 104 0996. I know these jeans were purchased by my grandfather many years ago at a department store, like Kohl's. I can't imagine they would be fakes. How is this possible? Are there certain circumstances where they're not always going to coordinate?

[@dianasalazar6184]

I found a pair of 512 levis (1994) yesterday for $4 they fit me just a little bit tight but they're very lightly worn I'm hoping to break them in further.

[@gabimatei1061]

Aren't the 501s supposed to have a printed authentification on the inside of the pockets? 🤔

[@akamaxmerc]

great video! wish you would make more

[@littlelamb6804]

Those long silky tags bug me. They always end up sticking out. Thanks for reminding me that i have tags to cut....

[@ema-sineadzammit4382]

HELP I've got a pair of Levi's 508. The code next to the button number reads '1595', does this mean that it was made in the 15th week of 1995? or am i reading the wrong numbers?

[@trstenci55]

I would say that 4-digits represent weeks&year? Namely, on my +25 yrs old 501, stays 50 92!? That means, 50th week in the year 1992?! It makes me more logic, as I do have approx 15 pairs, from different years. That is my conclusion, it could be wrong.

[@jackie5164]

Yes same here! I have a pair that says "CW3516" so 35th week of 2016. The first pair in the video of CW0316 was made 3rd week of 2016 , not in March.....

[@rommeldeguia]

you are right .. weeks and year in cw

[@Eleni_I]

Definitely weeks as the first two numbers on mine are way too big to be a month, but it adds up that the last two digits are the year

[@rainmanmanilajoe3716]

Correct, for recent releases from about the last 12-15 years, they indicate CW which is week and year. In the 90s they were still indicating month and year.

[@robertp9297]

That is correct... C/W = "cut week". ie- You'll never see a pair with "53", as the first two digits, because there are only 52 weeks in a year. Tire manufacturers do the same thing, at the end of the D.O.T. number.... 0216 means the 2nd week of 2016, NOT the 2nd month. Levi's closed the San Francisco Plant in 2004, but were already manufacturing jeans in other countries.

[@iamfilipinas]

I used to have orange tabs! It got so worn out and my father used to scold me wearing tattered jeans 🤣

[@genagx]

Learned a lot. But how did you figure the one pair was from 9th month in 87? It only said 097 so I'm wondering how you figured 87? Thank you!

[@baberoot1998]

We hated the orange tab Levi's back when I was a kid in the late 70's, early 80's. They were considered less quality.

[@sylasmalone6126]

Yeah I heard that the other day. Kids would ask their parents for some red tab Levis and their parents would buy the cheaper orange tab Levis and the kid would be disappointed.

[@silverbeb4e]

Yeap, the orange and yellow tabs were considered lowest quality but affordable

[@12thfretbuzz]

Thanks for this video, it gave me some good info. Yesterday I found an Orange tag 40505 0215 bottom left of the Label. In the bottom right corner, below the W36 L 30, it reads SFG14 100% cotton is printed above the #. The right side of the label next to the words Made in USA is WPL423. Main Button # 575. Care tag (1 label) is thick wax-like paper, Next to the 575 # its read S 45 116. What do you think I have here? I'm lost on the care tag #'s. My untrained eye, I would think this pair is recent, maybe re-issue because they are like new no wear, darker blue. Thoughts?

[@kamenninov1405]

this is a helpful video, thank you. However, my experience here is not so great because at the start of every sentence you are saying Tc Without any reason

[@drwisdom1]

I believe to be vintage Levi's have to be made in the USA, and Levi's quit making jeans in the US in 2000. 3bagsfull has it right, with 501s it has to say "Made in USA" on the waist tag or it isn't vintage. If it does say made in USA you have to then use the style of the waist tag, waist button number, red tab, stitching, and inseam to determine the approximate year a pair of 501s were made. 3bagsfull is also correct that Levi's used to employ a higher quality heavy denim.

[@markisboss]

Helpful info young lady! Thanks!

[@barbaragardner3099]

Most of the Levi's I have do not have a number on the back of the button. Does that mean they are fake?

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

I have a pair of SF 207 women's levis in perfect condition I have had them for years I am trying to get more information and the back of the button is a single digit number.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

They are white tag

[@tanyamather4795]

I have one with a CW-2914 or what looks more like CW-29|4

[@Colinsskul4]

This was really informative!! Helped me a lot thank you!

[@katgilbert5572]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you

[@jadktimeless2831]

12:00 It's False.The Red Tag Is Older Than Black Tag.Please Correct Your Informations Before Putting Videos.I'm Still Wearing Levis Since 1987.

[@taylorbowman8304]

I have a vintage Levi’s denim jacket I am trying to date. after the number imprinted on the buttons it gives me a 3 digit number instead of a 4 for the date. Am I supposed to be looking at a different number on the tag? I’d love to send pictures for reference!

[@airdbreck]

Very informative

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Nice to know! Thanks for the info! Levi's jeans never go out of style! I own pairs still from the early 90s. I also don't wash them often, maybe every 6 months. But I don't do hard work on them, just casual wear.👌😎👍👉👖❤

[@Ryan-1999]

I always wash my jeans I just don't put them in dryer.... unless they alittle big. The dryer is what damages clothing.

[@user-daviddog]

What about # 16 behind the button? These dont have bat wings just white . The tag is on the inside pocket between the front and back pocket . 16 is on the button. Top # 517- 0217 under that 12 77 16. Under that is 80L73-7. And these are red tab little e. And their 517 made in USA on very very top of tag says SF 107. Can you tell me how old they are?

[@stevehall1848]

if the number after the plant number is 069 what is the date? Thank you

[@ojleo7428]

CW does not stand for cut week and doesn’t stand for the date either

[@ssplintergirl]

I have a set of orange tab 560’s. Button number is 918 (made in puerto rico). The date code I have is 11097. Does that mean either the 10th or 11th month of 1997?

[@brittasings]

Help! The upper right corner of my ribbon tag says FFC-D7212, CW-3812, 3269. What of these is a date??

[@ema-sineadzammit4382]

I believe the date code is next to the CW... so its the 38th week of 2012

[@ellie5213]

I’m confused my 501’s has a four digit number 0265 but that’s not likely as they were made here in the UK also the tag is on the leg it’s only one tag and the patch is not the thicker leather the newer ones have and they’re in black.

[@michaelfrazier7669]

I have a pair of black Levi jeans made in the USA with a orange tab. They are 501s and there never has been a leather patch on the back. Does anyone know anything about that? The date is 0795 and 585 on the back of the button.

[@bethszilagyi5457]

Than you! Very helpful. Do you know the XX markings on the outside tab mean?

[@allen31951]

Great informative video. Is there a way to determine the weight of the fabric from the tag? Thanks.

[@levisguy53]

to some degree maybe. there is a color code on the reverse of the size tag of older (pre-2012) jeans. there was a few websites i visited in the 2000's that used to have the weight of the color. so, say a 00569-0601 (Jagger) had a denim weight of 13.2 oz while a 00569-1271 (Rugged) had a weight of 12.9 oz. the weights are arbitrary in this instance. i just used 2 pairs i have and the rugged has a lighter weight and a more distressed finish.

[@kristinfrey2191]

This was really great! Thank you so much! :)

[@leouisegrech722]

I have an orange tab flare style. Bought them about 15 years ago. They don't have a patch on back like most Levis. What do you think ? Can you give me tip on what they could be. Thank you

[@clairesanchez9861]

do you have any care tag inside that would help ?

[@juliechartier8689]

Very helpful! Thank you for a great video.

[@mariahcavanagh7873]

I would love some help with my vintage 701 jeans! I’m so interested in that style and I just got a pair, would love to know around when they were made. Unfortunately they don’t have the date like my 501 and 550s! Thank you!

[@aprilcharleson8663]

Great intro video! Thanks for sharing!

[@suzypiatt2703]

Hi there, I really learned a lot from your video. I have a pair of 501 Levi's from 1992 and the red Levi's tab is blank. It just has an R in a circle. Are these worth more or what do you think?

[@clairesanchez9861]

Hi ! I've read that when levi's introduced the red tab, they wanted to copyright not only the red tab with levi's written on it but also the red tab in itself so no brand could just add the same red tab with anything else written on it. So they had to produce a certain amount of levi's jeans with the blank red tab (and the trademark R in a circle) to justify that this little symbol was really theirs ! To me I don't think that would drastically increase the price but it surely has something special :)

[@sylasmalone6126]

Yeah back when they did that. Its was 1 in 10 pairs didn't get the Levis on the tab, they just got the blank res tab.

[@tehyawangen2323]

Hi! How do you find information on where the jeans are manufactured solely from the 3 digit code on the button? My favorite pair of Levi’s has the code 573 on the button, but sadly the patch and inside tag are completely worn out :( anyone know if I can get a lead just from this 3 digit code?

[@clairesanchez9861]

Hi ! I was asking myself similar questions about the stamped buttons. I found this : www.jeansza.com/en/blog-jeans/code-behind-levi-s-button no specific info on number 573 though but still interesting !

[@zyanyaferrandez2039]

hey ! do you know anything about lee jeans?

[@ebayposhman]

Very informative thanks for sharing

[@norazlan76533]

I have 1 levis 501 for woman.1995.buy from someone from rm70 malaysia ringgit.still dont want to sell i just wanna to keep for my collection.classic is gold

[@gunavarshiniganesan6513]

Awesome me too!

[@eshtermaria6884]

On my Levis the brown tag has date MAY201873. Its smaller tag. Mine are made in Pakistan with R on pocket instead of Levis

[@benjaminjosephdelmo910]

May 20, 1873 is when was levis founded... since you said it's made in pakistan most likely its within the last 10 years, especially if it has nylon care tag.

[@eshtermaria6884]

@@benjaminjosephdelmo910 They look fairly new. I plan wearing them myself.I guess since its levis they would be good quality.

[@nelsonf982]

Hello love the information 😁. I have a pair of Levis with an orange patch, did they do an orange patch? Thanks

[@baileyporter7744]

Nelson F yes, they used to. the orange patch levi’s did use at one point means your pants are made from 1969-1999. today they’re usually considered collectibles but that doesn’t mean you can’t wear them. the orange color was just so levis could separate clothing trends. like the bell-bottoms and boot cuts, when they were becoming more popular. hope this helped :)

[@nelsonf982]

@@baileyporter7744 hi thankyou for that information that is helpful, I have no idea what they are worth because I can't find someone selling a pair anywhere, do you have any idea what they go for? Thanks again

[@ambiepotolin6853]

Orange tabs are less cost than the red tabs as iremember

[@nelsonf982]

@@ambiepotolin6853 talking about the leather patch not the tiny tab😊

[@supergirlsadventure6700]

So much great info! Thank you!

[@whereischuy]

Helpful but my pair has 4417 as the date not sure how that came to be

[@newhomemech]

44th week of 2017

[@francispascual1678]

i think that is not the month but week of the year

[@dosdandelions8879]

Super helpful! Thanks so much.

[@cowboypuppy]

just found out my brown 550s that i paid $6 for at a salvation army are from 1995 :0 thanks!!

[@TreboriRobertHZ]

Could it be that CW stands for calendar week?

[@3bagsfull]

Yes. I really think that is what it stands for. I am not sure if that is a traditional week meaning starting January 1 of each year would be CW 1 or if it is based on a corporate calendar that could start (for example) the first week in April.

[@yanaluver]

I mean I didn't even look at the thumbnail and thought you know the age of l Levi Ackerman?

[@monicagrimes6715]

I have a pair of vintage black tab, not 501. Zippered. Brand new tags still on. From my fathers estate. 549 108 32500-5 509 -0202 on inside tag. I can’t figure out what yr. 10th month? 1983? Button matches tag 549. What should I do with them. Any help appreciated.

[@jurjenlanting662]

I have a pair from 93, made in the USA but a red tag, what would it be worth?

[@alicee5270]

Thanks!

[@j.dino.supreme953]

Mine is made in the USA, but says "585"? Where do u think its made?

[@milestrius9666]

my 501’s say CW- 1915 what does that mean

[@silverbeb4e]

Means they've been produced in the 19th week of 2015

[@dashofnutmeg1750]

Super helpful!! Thank you for sharing :)

[@greatelectronics2035]

Great video, thank you

[@kimcanty8376]

My Lord get on with it!

[@torangclayruz4098]

Ok Sist, I click 'like & subscribe'

[@summitgardenscombhoney697]

Should have a print on it like the back tag

[@DD-tx5gy]

SummitGardens CombHoney some inside care tags are weird

[@PoPPiNT]

cw-5416 is from 2016?

[@austinbray5318]

Lutee yes

[@tacotech777]

Mine doesn't have care tags, how old are they?

[@callumalexander9204]

Can you buy me a pair of women’s 80’s Levi’s 501 blue in a size w34 l30

[@ucupsafalas8054]

Ini br Levi's original 👍👍👍

[@Beexxxx]

Help! Mine says CW 49/8 what month is 49 lol 😂

[@Beexxxx]

Message back asap plz if ya can 💕

[@silverbeb4e]

@@Beexxxx it's the 49th week, not month : )

[@frankschroth1919]

0316 isn't March 2016!!! It's the third week of January 2016! Mine says 1121 and since we don't have November 2021 yet, it means that mine was produced in the third week of march 2021. And you always point out the big E in the little Levis flag on the back pocket being so special. Well I bought mine last week and it does have the big E in the Levis flag in the back and was made in Bulgaria!! Can I charge big $$$$ now selling it? Loooool!! ;))

[@silverbeb4e]

Of course you'll be able to sell it for big $$$ if you wait another 20 yrs so they are at least vintage pair and not brand new 😉

[@joebullock924]

Very helpful!

[@martinalvarado6275]

Saludos desde morelia los recomiendo para que compres ropa y tenis levis en tiendas

[@michaelhermanson2755]

They stopped making regular Levi's in San Francisco in 2002, me thinks.

[@omars2426]

Mines CW1317 🤷‍♂️ 13 is not a month

[@bristolgriggs4576]

Heyyyy, I'm in Central Florida... yay... Marion County

[@summitgardenscombhoney697]

There is nothen on the pockets

[@reaganwierenga]

Yay! my shorts are from October of 1994!