How to Tell if a Mackage Coat Is Real: Labels, Tags and Red Flags

To tell if a Mackage coat is real, check three things inside it: the sewn-in composition and care label, the small P.O. number tag Mackage stitches near that label, and whether the fabrics, fill and trim match what Mackage lists for that exact style. A genuine Mackage coat from the women’s coats edit carries a full composition line, so a ski jacket such as the Rayna-X should read shell, lining, filling and fur exactly as the brand publishes them. Price, seller and paperwork then tell you the rest.

How do you spot a fake Mackage jacket?

Start inside the coat, not on the outside. Counterfeiters copy logos and silhouettes well, because those are what show up in photos. They are much less careful with the labels nobody photographs.

1. Read the composition and care label

Every current Mackage style has an exact fabric breakdown on its product page, and the sewn label should agree with it line by line. The Rayna-X ski jacket, for example, lists a polyamide and elastane shell, a recycled nylon lining, 90% down and 10% feathers, and “Fur: 100% fox”. The Auxane-BX ski suit breaks its shell into three zones, including a 100% polyurethane upper body and sleeves. A label that says “polyester” where Mackage says polyamide is a red flag. So is a label with no fill percentage, and so is a fox collar described as “faux”.

The care instructions are a second check. Mackage writes long, specific care text. The Beverly belted down coat carries a printed warning that its collar “is real shearling fur, of 100% natural wool” and must not be washed. The Shyla-NF says “Dry clean by leather specialist using oil based solvent only. Do not use perchloroethylene.” A generic “dry clean only” tag on a Mackage down coat does not match how the brand labels its pieces.

2. Find the P.O. number tag

Mackage describes this as a small tag “sewn inside the product’s inner seam near the fiber content label”, generally a 5-digit number. It matters because Mackage asks for the P.O. number, with the invoice and photos, when you send a coat in for repair. If the tag is missing on a recent coat, ask the seller why. Mackage notes that older models may not have this tag, so its absence on a coat from many seasons ago is not proof of a fake on its own.

3. Check the style name against the catalog

Mackage names every style, and the suffix tells you the version: the Kay comes as Kay-NFR with no fur and as Kay-BX with fur, for instance. A listing for a style name Mackage has never used, in a color the brand never made, deserves suspicion. Compare the listing with the brand’s own product page and with our Adali vs Kay vs Trish guide.

What do the RN 125159 and CA 27302 numbers mean?

These are two of the most searched numbers linked to Mackage labels. An RN is a Registered Identification Number from the US Federal Trade Commission, issued to US businesses that make, import, distribute and sell textile, wool and fur products. A CA number is the Canadian equivalent: a five-digit number after the letters CA, issued by the Competition Bureau Canada to Canadian businesses that make, import and sell textile goods. Both replace a company name and address on a label.

What a number cannot do is prove a coat is real. A number printed on a label is easy to copy, so a counterfeit can carry the same RN as a genuine coat. Treat a matching number as one data point next to the composition label, the P.O. tag and the seller.

Which tells do buyers on forums point to?

Buyers on authentication forums point to the finish of the embossed logo, the embossing on the size tag and the lettering on zipper pulls as details that fakes get wrong. These are community observations, not checks Mackage publishes, and they vary by season and factory. Use them as prompts to look closer, and rely on the label checks above first.

Is Mackage made in China?

Some of it is. Mackage is designed in Montreal and made by partner factories in Asia and Europe, including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Bosnia, Turkiye and Armenia. A “Made in China” label is therefore not a sign of a fake, and neither is “Made in Turkiye”. A label claiming “Made in Canada” on a Mackage down coat should make you look harder, because Mackage does not list Canada among its production countries. Our guide Is Mackage a luxury brand? covers who owns the label and where it is made.

Is the fur on Mackage real?

On styles that have fur, yes, and the label says so. The Rayna-X, Rayna-BX, Auxane-BX and Auxane-BXDNM list “Fur: 100% fox”, and older icons name the fur more precisely, such as silver fox on the Adali-X. Mackage also makes fur-free versions. If a “fur” coat has a trim that feels plasticky and the label says nothing about fur, it does not match the real thing. Our guide to Mackage coats with fur explains every trim.

Where can you buy a cheap Mackage coat safely?

Very low prices are the clearest warning sign of all. Marketplaces listing new-season Mackage parkas at a small fraction of the brand’s own price are almost never selling the real thing. Discounts do exist at the end of a season, but they come from Mackage and established stores, not from anonymous sellers.

Buying from an established retailer also protects the warranty. Mackage says its lifetime warranty applies only to products bought from authorized Mackage retailers, so ask any seller to confirm that before you pay. Keep the invoice, and never cut out the inside labels. If the coat ever needs work, our guide on how to clean a Mackage coat covers care and repairs. Sizing is the other common reason for returns, so read the Mackage size guide first.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if my Mackage coat is real?

Check that the sewn composition label matches the shell, lining, fill and fur listed for that Mackage style, and look for the small P.O. number tag near the fiber label. Then check the seller and the price. A Mackage coat that fails two of these checks is unlikely to be genuine.

What is the P.O. number on a Mackage coat?

It is a small tag that Mackage sews inside the inner seam near the fiber content label, generally a 5-digit number. Mackage asks for it, with the invoice and photos, when you request a repair. Older Mackage models may not have this tag.

Does RN 125159 prove a Mackage coat is authentic?

No. An RN is a US registration number that stands in for a company name on a textile label, and a counterfeit can copy it. Use it as one data point next to the Mackage composition label, the P.O. tag and the seller.

Is Mackage made in Canada?

No. Mackage is designed in Montreal and made by partner factories in China, Vietnam, South Korea, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Bosnia, Turkiye and Armenia. A “Made in China” label on a Mackage coat is normal.

Is the Mackage warranty valid on a coat from any seller?

No. Mackage says its lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects applies only to products bought from authorized Mackage retailers. It is also void if the labels inside the product are removed.

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