Identifying an original Vlisco Super-WaxUpdated 2 months ago
Being able to authenticate the fabric you own is essential. Vlisco has therefore devised several easy ways to recognise whether a fabric is a true original Vlisco Wax Hollandais piece. Follow the 5 steps below, or simply scan the QR code present on the label of your fabric.
1. The Iconic Super-Wax Label
This special green and gold label on the fabric should state: ‘GUARANTEED REAL DUTCH SUPER-WAX BLOCK PRINTS – PRINTED IN HOLLAND’.
2. The Sun
Find our well-known sun on the fabric label and look for the iconic VVH crest, which stands for ‘Van Vlissingen Helmond’. The name ‘Vlisco’ is a combination of the family name ‘Vlissingen’ and ‘company’.
3. The Design Number
Compare the number on the selvedge of the fabric, to the number in the white box on the green rectangular label. If it is an authentic Vlisco fabric, these will the same numbers.
4. The Selvedge
When we talk about the selvedge, we are referring to the white edge of the fabric.
- The top selvedge bears the words ‘VERITABLE WAX HOLLANDAIS VLISCO’, while the selvedge on the bottom states ‘GUARANTEED DUTCH WAX VLISCO’. On both sides the Vlisco sun is rising above the words.
- The word SUPER-WAX is repeated twice per yard.
- There are irregular dye lines and marks on the selvedge.
- The selvedge, unless dyed a colour, is usually less bright white than many copies.
5. The Holospot or QR-Code
A Vlisco label can have either a holospot or a QR code.
5 a. Holospot
You can find a holospot on the top right of the label. Our holospots are only applied directly on to the label.
5 b. QR-code
- When connected to the internet, you can scan the code with a QR scanner or the specially designed Vlisco Verify Tool in the Vlisco app. (Download the app here: Vlisco on the App Store (apple.com) & Vlisco - Apps on Google Play)
- The scanner will tell whether the code scanned is from an authentic Vlisco fabric.