Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle marque whose licensed graphic tees ran on 3D Emblem and Hanes blanks. The blank tag and copyright date authenticate 1980s Harley merchandise.
- Origin
- USA
- Founded
- 1903
- Category
- Athletic & Streetwear
- Documented eras
- 3
How Harley-Davidson labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1980–1991
3D Emblem Blank Tee
In the 1980s Harley-Davidson graphic tees were frequently printed on 3D Emblem blanks.
- 3D Emblem manufacturer tag
- Single-stitch hems and sleeves
- © copyright date printed beside the graphic
- 50/50 cotton-poly blend
How to spot it
A 3D Emblem tag with single-stitch hems and a © date.
Value signal
3D Emblem Harley tees are among the most valuable 1980s graphic tees.
1982–1996
Licensed Blank Merchandise
Harley licensed merchandise also ran on Hanes and Holoubek blanks through the 80s and early 90s.
- Hanes or Holoubek blank tags
- Licensed-merchandise copyright wording
- Single-stitch construction before the mid-1990s
How to spot it
A licensed blank tag with single-stitch construction and a period copyright date.
Value signal
Strong value; verify the blank tag matches the graphic's copyright year.
1996–present
In-House Branded Tags
From the later 1990s Harley-Davidson merchandise shifted to in-house branded tags and double-stitch construction.
- Harley-Davidson branded neck tag
- Double-stitch hems
- Care symbols on the label
How to spot it
An in-house Harley tag with double-stitched hems.
Value signal
Common; value depends on the graphic and dealer print.