1994-96 Manchester United Home Shirt Authentication

1994–96 Manchester United Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: Manchester United
Seasons: 1994–96
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Umbro
Primary Colour: Red with black and white collar
Notable Match: Manchester United 1–0 Liverpool (1996 FA Cup Final)
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Key Authentication Features
Crest: Embroidered Manchester United badge with gold thread and white shield border, stitched onto the chest.
Umbro Logo: White embroidered Umbro logo opposite the crest.
Sponsor: “SHARP” printed in white — clean, slightly glossy finish.
Pattern: Features a shadow print of Old Trafford’s East Stand, floodlights, and “Theatre of Dreams” inscription across the chest.
Collar: Thick black collar with white and red pinstriping, button-up fastening with Umbro text inside the neckline.
Inner Labels: Blue Umbro tag stitched into collar; some also include a secondary printed size/country tag (“Made in England”).
Material: Shiny polyester with a ribbed texture, lightweight for its era.
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Player Info
1994–96 Manchester United First-Team Squad

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Final Notes
Common fake giveaways include a dull sponsor print, low-quality shadow graphics, or missing size tags. Authentic shirts have a fine pattern texture and bold stadium imagery across the front.
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