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Amazon apparel listing requirements for tops (US)
Every attribute, title rule and image requirement Amazon's US apparel flat-file expects for tops — from a live fashion taxonomy, not a forum thread.
What attributes does Amazon Apparel (US) require for tops?
Amazon Apparel (US) requires 11 attributes for tops: Age group, Care instructions, Country of origin, Fit, Gender, Material composition, Neckline, Pattern, Primary color, Sleeve length, Standard color (channel color map).
Amazon's US apparel flat-file rejects or suppresses listings missing these attributes. Values must come from Amazon's accepted lists where one exists.
| Attribute | Type | Accepted values |
|---|---|---|
| Age group | enum | adult, teen, kids, baby |
| Care instructions | multi_enum | machine wash cold, machine wash warm, hand wash, dry clean only, spot clean only, do not bleach, tumble dry low, do not tumble dry, line dry, dry flat, iron low, do not iron, wash inside out, wash with like colors |
| Country of origin | string | free text |
| Fit | enum | slim, regular, relaxed, oversized |
| Gender | enum | women, men, unisex |
| Material composition | composition | free text |
| Neckline | enum | crew, v neck, scoop, square, boat, halter, off shoulder, one shoulder, cowl, sweetheart, mock neck, turtleneck, collared, keyhole |
| Pattern | enum | solid, striped, plaid, floral, graphic, polka dot, animal, camouflage, tie dye, geometric, abstract, colorblock, paisley, houndstooth |
| Primary color | string | free text |
| Sleeve length | enum | sleeveless, cap, short, elbow, three quarter, long, extra long |
| Standard color (channel color map) | enum | beige, black, blue, brown, gold, green, grey, multi, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, white, yellow |
Recommended attributes
Not required by Amazon Apparel (US) for tops, but each one feeds a search filter, a size chart or a returns-prevention signal:
| Attribute | Accepted values |
|---|---|
| Closure | pullover, button front, zip front, wrap, tie front, snap, hook and eye |
| Hem style | straight, curved, asymmetric, peplum, ruffle, tie hem, raw edge |
| Lining | unlined, partially lined, fully lined, built in bra |
| Occasion | everyday, casual, work, formal, party, wedding, vacation, lounge, athletic, outdoor, beach |
| Season | spring, summer, fall, winter, all season |
| Secondary color | free text |
| Sheerness | opaque, semi sheer, sheer |
| Sleeve type | set in, raglan, puff, bell, flutter, bishop, dolman, cap, sleeveless, strapless |
| Strap style | none, spaghetti, wide, adjustable, racerback, cross back, halter tie |
| Stretch | none, slight, moderate, very stretchy |
| Top length | cropped, waist, hip, tunic, longline |
What is the maximum title length for tops on Amazon Apparel (US)?
Amazon Apparel (US) allows up to 200 characters, but titles under 150 characters avoid truncation in search results.
- no all caps
- no promotional phrases
- no price or shipping claims
- no symbols or emoji
- no seller name
- capitalize first letter of each word
How many images do tops listings need on Amazon Apparel (US)?
At least 1; 4 or more are recommended, each at least 1000px on the longest side.
- pure white background rgb 255
- product fills 85 percent of frame
- no text logos or watermarks
- no props or accessories not included
- adult apparel main image on model not flat lay
- model standing not seated
- at least 1000px on the longest side
- 1600px+ recommended for zoom
What content is not allowed in tops listings?
- no html except line breaks
- no contact information
- no external links
- no reviews or testimonials quotes
- no promotional language
- no price or availability claims
- no competitor references
- no unsubstantiated claims
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