How to spot fake Canada Goose Products such as Bomber Jackets, Vests, Gilets and Parkas.
In this article, we will look at how to spot a fake Canada Goose product and identify which are legit products.
Below is a video guide we have found by Robby’s Reviews that also provides an excellent visual guide on spotting fake Canada Goose Products.
The Packaging
Canada Goose parkas and accessories get shipped in a white box with the brand’s iconic logo in the middle. The jacket inside should be neatly folded and preserved in clear plastic.
Check The Patch
Legit
Fake
How to spot a fake Canada Goose by simply looking at it
Use your eyes. Basically, this part isn’t that hard.
Stitching and Seams
The stitching on your jacket is a good indicator that your product is fake! Fake products will often have loose threads, and the down will be spilling out. Genuine products will have good quality stitching that looks neat and tidy.
Down
Seeing as how I mentioned down, I will briefly explain how buying counterfeit feather jackets could be dangerous to your health.
Counterfeiting is not only illegal but also dangerous.
After analyzing the content of counterfeit jackets, we know that counterfeiters often use feather mulch or other fillers instead of the sanitized, Canadian down used by Canada Goose. These materials are often coated in bacteria, fungus or mildew, posing significant health risks to unsuspecting consumers. As well, raccoon, dog or other unknown animal hair may be used in place of our functional coyote fur ruff.
Even more frightening is that an authentic Canada Goose parka could mean the difference between life and death for a person in a cold climate. Without authentic down and fur, the chance of frostbite or freezing becomes a real possibility.
Finally, counterfeit isn’t just a danger to your health and your wallet. Counterfeit sites are unlikely to offer a refund once a fake product is delivered. Moreover, your credit or identity could be at risk without secure payment processing.
How to spot a fake Canada Goose Hologram/Tags
They’re there for a reason! Looking at these tags before buying a product can really confirm whether you’re buying a real or fake jacket. They’re hard to replicate by counterfeiters, and you will find them on every Canada Goose jacket made after 2011. The web address should read “Canada-goose.com” and not “canada.goose.com” if it has a full stop in between the words, it will be a fake.
example of real tags, they can appear differently, for example stacked on top of eachother
fake tags
How to spot a fake Canada Goose by the Hardware And Fur Quality
Canada Goose uses only YKK zippers on its outerwear. Aside from the YKK zipper brand, inspect the quality of the zipper and other hardware. Replicated goods will typically have defective hardware because of the cheap materials used.
Real Canada Goose parkas use high-quality coyote fur along the hood, while replicas from unknown manufacturers will use cheaper alternatives like raccoon fur, which is a lot rougher looking than coyote fur.
Real
Fake, less voluminous.
And finally, always buy from a reputable retailer, and get a second opinion from people who own the jackets if you are ever in doubt. Authorised retailers can be searched on the Canada Goose official website.
