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Shopify product data checklist for tops
The complete product data checklist for selling tops on Shopify — required attributes, title and SEO limits, and image rules in one page.
What attributes does Shopify require for tops?
Shopify requires 3 attributes for tops: Gender, Material composition, Primary color.
Shopify itself won't block a product without these — your conversion rate and search filters will. These attributes are what buyers filter and search by for tops.
| Attribute | Type | Accepted values |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | enum | women, men, unisex |
| Material composition | composition | free text |
| Primary color | string | free text |
Recommended attributes
Not required by Shopify for tops, but each one feeds a search filter, a size chart or a returns-prevention signal:
| Attribute | Accepted values |
|---|---|
| Age group | adult, teen, kids, baby |
| Care instructions | 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 |
| Closure | pullover, button front, zip front, wrap, tie front, snap, hook and eye |
| Country of origin | free text |
| Fit | slim, regular, relaxed, oversized |
| Hem style | straight, curved, asymmetric, peplum, ruffle, tie hem, raw edge |
| Lining | unlined, partially lined, fully lined, built in bra |
| Neckline | crew, v neck, scoop, square, boat, halter, off shoulder, one shoulder, cowl, sweetheart, mock neck, turtleneck, collared, keyhole |
| Occasion | everyday, casual, work, formal, party, wedding, vacation, lounge, athletic, outdoor, beach |
| Pattern | solid, striped, plaid, floral, graphic, polka dot, animal, camouflage, tie dye, geometric, abstract, colorblock, paisley, houndstooth |
| Season | spring, summer, fall, winter, all season |
| Secondary color | free text |
| Sheerness | opaque, semi sheer, sheer |
| Sleeve length | sleeveless, cap, short, elbow, three quarter, long, extra long |
| Sleeve type | set in, raglan, puff, bell, flutter, bishop, dolman, cap, sleeveless, strapless |
| Standard color (channel color map) | beige, black, blue, brown, gold, green, grey, multi, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, white, yellow |
| 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 Shopify?
Shopify allows up to 255 characters, but titles under 70 characters avoid truncation in search results.
- no all caps
- no sku codes
- contains category keyword
- no promotional phrases
How many images do tops listings need on Shopify?
At least 1; 3 or more are recommended.
- alt text on every image
- 2048px+ recommended for zoom
What content is not allowed in tops listings?
- no duplicate of other product
- no manufacturer boilerplate
- no external links in description
- no competitor brand names
- no placeholder text
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