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Long Johns: Snug-Fit or Loose-Fit?

Desiree — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:26:29 +0000

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.

The snug-fit tag looks like this.

Looser PJ tags do not mention snug-fit or flame resistance.

Classics

Desiree — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:11:13 +0000

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! **This post will soon be updated with more examples.**

What is a “Special Make”?

Desiree — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:09:25 +0000

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. Here are a few examples:

Hidden Cottage (Holiday 2005) original has two prints, peter pan collar, buttons, pocket, etc:

Afternoon in Sweden (Winter 2002) original has scalloped hem with contrasting fabric underneath and at neckline:

What your garment label can tell you

Desiree — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:47:40 +0000

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!

So here is what your garment label tells you:

a) Your garment was released in 2005 through the present. (Satin tag, size in circle).

b) Your garment was released in 2004 through Summer 2005. (Red, rough, long, skinny tag).

c) Your garment was released in Winter 2002 through 2003. (Satin tag, yellow bars on left).

d) Your garment was released in 2001 through Fall 2002, with some instances through Spring 2003. (Satin tag, logo down left side).

e) Your garment was released in 2000 or earlier. (Rough tag, logo down left side).