Understanding the Collar Stays Category
The Collar Stays category is designated by ID 6984 and sits within the Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories hierarchy. It is a level-3 category reserved specifically for specialized inserts designed to keep shirt collars crisp and in place.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for rigid or semi-rigid inserts used in dress shirts. Examples found in the US market include:
- Metal or alloy collar stays made from stainless steel, brass, or brushed aluminum.
- Magnetic collar stays including those designed for polo shirts.
- Engravable or gift-set style collar stays.
- Specific placket stays used to maintain shirt structure.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not include items that fall under other apparel accessories. If your product is a tie clip, cufflinks, or a button stud, it belongs in those respective categories, not under collar stays. Similarly, items such as scarves, belts, suspenders, or handkerchiefs must be categorized in their own specific nodes within the Clothing Accessories parent category. This category is strictly for shirt collar support tools.
Subcategories
There are no subcategories for this level; 6984 is the most specific destination for these products.
How to Use This in Your Feed
You can populate the google_product_category attribute with either the ID 6984 or the full path: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Collar Stays. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents misclassification. Remember that because this is an apparel item, you should also provide accurate color, size, gender, and age_group attributes to comply with Google requirements.