Decoding Parajumpers Labels and Codes

What is sewn inside a Parajumpers piece says a great deal: authenticity, year, composition, care… But you still need to know how to read these labels and codes. Here is a guide to decoding the markings on a Parajumpers piece and understanding what they mean — an invaluable reflex, especially when buying pre-owned.

The Certilogo authenticity label

This is the most important label. Since autumn-winter 2017, every Parajumpers piece has included a Certilogo authenticity label sewn inside the garment. It carries two elements: a 12-digit CLG code (often preceded by the letters 'CLG', for example 'CLG 000 000 000 000') and a QR code. To check the piece, simply enter the code on the official certilogo.com website or scan the QR code: the system tells you whether the product is authentic. For the detailed procedure and how to read the patch, see our dedicated guide to the Parajumpers logo and patch.

What the Certilogo code proves (and doesn't prove)

An important point that is often misunderstood: the mere presence of a CLG code does not in itself guarantee authenticity. Counterfeiters can print a credible-looking code. The only real proof is to run the verification (entering the code or scanning it) and get the 'authentic product' confirmation. Another subtlety: the verification must be done with the piece in hand. A code sent in a photo by a seller, or found online, proves nothing — it could have been copied. Conversely, the complete absence of a Certilogo label on a recent piece is a clear warning sign.

The SOA: checking before you buy online

For remote purchases, Certilogo offers the SOA (Seal of Authentication): a kind of 'digital twin' of the code, which the seller can generate and display in their listing to prove they are selling an authentic piece. The buyer can then scan this SOA from the listing to check authenticity before even receiving the piece. If a listing doesn't offer one, you can ask the seller to provide one. On receipt, the reflex is still to scan the physical label to confirm that the piece delivered is indeed the original. To buy pre-owned with complete peace of mind, see our guide Pre-owned Parajumpers: Why and How to Buy.

Before autumn-winter 2017: pieces without Certilogo

Be careful not to jump to conclusions. Pieces made before autumn-winter 2017 simply predate the Certilogo system: they don't have this label, which does not mean they are fake. For these older models, authentication relies on the other markers: the shoulder patch, the quality of the seams and hardware, the composition labels and the shell material. This is an essential distinction when buying a vintage piece pre-owned.

The composition and care label

The other main inside label provides information on composition and care. In particular, it shows:

• The composition of the filling (for example 90% down / 10% feathers) and of the fabrics;
• The size (in letter and/or EU sizes);
• The care symbols (washing, drying, ironing);
• Often, details of origin (the brand designs in Italy and manufactures in Italy and in selected European workshops).

On genuine Parajumpers, this information is crisp, consistent and free of spelling mistakes. To interpret the washing symbols correctly, see our guide to caring for and washing Parajumpers; and for size equivalents, our Parajumpers size guide.

The fur: real or synthetic depending on the era

Another element that helps to date a piece: the fur. For years, many Parajumpers models featured real fur (coyote) trimming the hood. Since 2022, the brand has gone entirely free of animal fur, with quality synthetic alternatives. In other words, a piece with real fur is more likely to be an older model, while a recent piece will have synthetic fur. On a counterfeit, the fur (often 'blotchy' or poorly made) is also a frequent giveaway.

Other markings to check

Beyond the labels, other details act as 'signatures':

• The zips: high quality and often engraved/marked with the name of the brand or the supplier;
• The PJS shoulder patch, carefully embroidered;
• The rubber seals around some press studs, often missing on copies;
• The characteristic metal hook and yellow strap.

Taken together, these elements complement the reading of the labels for reliable authentication. For the complete method, see our Parajumpers authentication guide.

Labels, codes and resale

One last reflex: keep the original labels and Certilogo code. A piece whose Certilogo label is intact and verifiable reassures buyers and resells better. It is an element that contributes to the piece's value, just like its condition — a subject we cover in detail in our article on the market value and resale of Parajumpers. At NB08, every Parajumpers piece is checked and authenticated in our boutique by our team, new and pre-owned alike: discover our Parajumpers collection.

In summary

Decoding a Parajumpers piece means knowing how to read its Certilogo label (12-digit CLG code + QR, since autumn-winter 2017), understanding that a code must be verified with the piece in hand (not from a photo), using the SOA for online purchases, and not mistaking an older piece without Certilogo for a fake. Add to that reading the composition label, the question of the fur depending on the era and the signature markings (zips, patch, hook), and you will be able to interpret everything a Parajumpers piece has to tell you.