Hanna Andersson changed the fit of their famous organic cotton long johns in 2007 in order to meet US regulations that stipulate children’s pajamas must either meet flame-resistant standards or be snug-fitting. The Fall 2007 catalog introduced “new! snug-as-a-hug sleepwear”. It’s pretty easy to tell if your long johns/short johns are the older, looser fit, or the newer, snug fit. Just check the tag! The tag on your pajama top will state “WEAR SNUG-FITTING NOT FLAME RESISTANT” if it is the new snug fit. **Click on post title to read full article and view images.**

There are some collections that Hanna makes almost every year. Sometimes they are exactly the same, and sometimes they are slightly revised. The holiday “Little Red Dress” is one such classic. The same design has been offered for several years, and has just been redesigned for the 2009 Holidays. So be sure to know what year your item is from, and don’t just go by the collection name, or you may end up with items that don’t actually match! **Click on post title for full article and images.**

Hanna has been known to use left over fabrics (first quality) to make additional items in the season or year following production of the original collection. These additional items are usually simple in design and available in their outlet locations. They are the same high-quality prints and construction, but lack the details and embellishments of the originals. An item of this sort is considered a Special Make. **Click on post title to read full article and view examples.**

Over the years, Hanna has changed their garment labels a few times, so the design of the label on your item can help you figure out when it was produced. Knowing when your item was released can help you determine the collection name, which can often lead to specific color information as well, information that is key to those looking for matching items! **Click on the post title for full article and label images.**