Patagonia Style Number Lookup: Decode STY, ITEM & RN51884

What this tool helps you do

Decode Patagonia STY, STYLE, and ITEM numbers, separate RN51884 and PO clues, and build a safer model-identification path before sourcing or listing.

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How the Patagonia style number lookup works

Use this Patagonia style number lookup when a tag, Worn Wear page, or seller listing gives you a code and you need to know what part can actually identify the garment. The lookup separates the five-digit style number from RN51884, PO numbers, color notes, and season/year suffixes.

The safest workflow is conservative. A style number can point you toward the model and season, but it does not authenticate the item by itself. Match the tag code against the garment shape, material, pockets, zipper details, logo placement, measurements, condition, and sold comps before buying or publishing a listing.

This page is intentionally narrower than the broad Patagonia resale guide. It owns the tag-decoding job: turn STY, STYLE, or ITEM evidence into a cleaner research path, then send pricing and sourcing questions back to the resale-value guide and sold-comp tools.

Primary keyword: patagonia style number lookup
Fast answer: STY, STYLE, or ITEM plus five digits is the model lookup clue
Main output: style number, season/year read, RN51884 and PO distinction, and next research step
Best input: a clear photo of the white garment tag or Worn Wear product page
High-risk input: seller text with no tag, construction, or condition photos

Patagonia tag code table

Patagonia tags usually give resellers several numbers at once. Only one of them should drive model research. Start with the STY, STYLE, or ITEM field, then use RN51884 and PO as supporting context instead of as the product name.

Tag text	What it means	Reseller use
STY84212FA19	Style 84212 from Fall 2019	Search style 84212 first, then add Fall 2019 if the result set is too broad.
ITEM 23056 SP21	Style 23056 from Spring 2021	Use 23056 to find official, Worn Wear, and sold-result photos before writing the model name.
STYLE 25528	Five-digit style number without a visible season suffix	Search the style number, then narrow era from tag layout, material, and product photos.
RN51884	Patagonia textile registration evidence	Do not use it as the model. It appears across Patagonia garments.
PO 354140	Purchase or production-order evidence	Keep it as supporting tag context, but do not comp from it.

Example Patagonia code reads

STY84212FA19

Read as style 84212 from Fall 2019. Search Patagonia 84212, then compare silhouette and tag photos before pricing.

ITEM 23056 SP21

Read as style 23056 from Spring 2021. Use the style number as the main lookup and the season as a narrowing clue.

STYLE 25528

A style number is visible, but the season is not. Search 25528 first, then use material, construction, and tag layout to narrow the era.

RN51884 PO354140

These are not model identifiers. Ask for the side of the tag that shows STY, STYLE, or ITEM before buying.

84212

A bare five-digit number can be a style candidate, but it needs tag or official-page confirmation before it should drive a listing title.

Reseller decision module

If STY, STYLE, or ITEM plus five digits is visible, search that style number before searching broad model guesses.
If a season/year suffix is visible, use it to narrow product photos and sold comps, not as proof of authenticity by itself.
If the tag only shows RN51884 or a PO number, pause and request the style-number side of the tag.
If the style-number search and garment photos disagree, treat the item as high risk until another source resolves the conflict.
If official Patagonia or Worn Wear pages do not resolve the style, list conservatively or contact Patagonia customer service with the tag evidence.

Photo proof checklist

Full front and back photo so the silhouette matches the style search
Close photo of the tag side showing STY, STYLE, or ITEM
Care-label side showing RN51884, PO, fabric content, and country
Logo, zipper pulls, snaps, pocket layout, cuffs, hem, and hood details
Material flaws such as pilling, delamination, down clumping, stains, odors, and repairs
Measurements for chest, length, sleeve, waist, inseam, or bag dimensions

Sources for Patagonia style-number evidence

Patagonia help: finding a style number

Official Patagonia guidance on STY, ITEM, STYLE, RN51884, PO, and season/year tag clues.

Patagonia Worn Wear

Official used Patagonia marketplace for comparing product names, categories, and used-condition presentation.

Patagonia trade-in values

Official Patagonia trade-in page with current eligibility and rough value-range context for used gear.

iFixit Patagonia style-number guide

Repair-community guide showing where to find ITEM or STYLE on Patagonia garment tags.

Truss Archive Patagonia identification guide

Secondary guide for cross-checking RN51884, PO, and broader tag-identification caveats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a Patagonia style number?

Find the white garment tag and look for STY, STYLE, or ITEM followed by five digits. Search that five-digit style number first, then add the season/year suffix if it is visible. Compare the search result against the actual garment photos, measurements, material, zipper details, and sold comps before using the model name in a listing.

What does STY84212FA19 mean on a Patagonia tag?

A code like STY84212FA19 means style number 84212 with a Fall 2019 season/year clue. The five-digit number is the main model lookup key. The FA19 suffix helps narrow the era, but the tag still needs to match the physical garment before you rely on it for resale pricing.

Is RN51884 the Patagonia style number?

No. RN51884 is Patagonia registration evidence that can appear across garments. It is useful for recognizing Patagonia tag context, but it does not identify the model. For model research, look for STY, STYLE, or ITEM plus five digits.

Is the PO number useful for identifying Patagonia?

A PO number can be supporting tag context, but it should not be the main resale lookup. If the tag only shows PO and RN51884, ask for the other tag side or use product photos, material, construction, and measurements to identify the piece conservatively.

Can a Patagonia style number authenticate a jacket?

No. A Patagonia style number helps identify the model and season path, but it does not authenticate the jacket by itself. Match the code with logo details, sewing quality, materials, zippers, tag layout, measurements, condition photos, and sold comps before buying or listing.

What should I do when a Patagonia style number returns no results?

Try searching only the five-digit style number, then add Patagonia, the item type, and any season/year suffix. Check Worn Wear and sold listings. If the style still does not resolve, contact Patagonia customer service with tag photos or list with a conservative description instead of forcing a model name.

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