Safe to wear, but rough on the environment.
β³ Safe to wear; production isn't clean β donate when done.
Label Confidence
MODERATELabel confidence moderate β one signal suggests the composition may be incomplete or under-verified.
- β Composition only sums to 65% β remaining material is undisclosed (likely lining or padding).
Why this material grade?
This product scored 42/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 65% Cotton.
D (40-54): Below-average material composition β weak on durability or comfort.
What this score doesn't measure
- ΓFiber grade. Staple length, micronaire, strength. "100% cotton" could be short-staple upland or long-staple Pima β same label, very different fabric.
- ΓYarn processing. Singles count, ply (single vs two-ply), spinning method (open-end vs ring-spun vs compact), mercerization. Invisible from any label.
- ΓKnit / weave structure. Single jersey vs interlock, knit tightness. A loose knit pills; a tight knit lasts.
- ΓFabric weight (GSM). One construction signal among several β and high GSM can come from loose cheap yarn just as easily as from fine tight yarn. We have it for blank manufacturers, rarely for retail.
- ΓPre-shrink processing. Sanforized cotton shrinks ~1%; non-sanforized can shrink up to 10%. Not visible from the composition tag.
- ΓConstruction quality. Stitch density (SPI), seam types, collar geometry, manufacturing tolerances (AQL). These often matter more than the fiber itself.
- ΓSpecific chemical loads. Health Impact flags "likely PFAS / possible formaldehyde" from composition Γ category β we don't lab-test individual SKUs.
We rate the fabric, not the garment. Composition is the floor of what you're guaranteed to be getting β most shoppers don't have that.
Below average β consider alternatives
This fabric scores low on quality. It may pill, wear out quickly, or not feel great against skin. Look for higher-rated options.
Cotton biodegrades in 1-5 months. When you're done with this, it returns to the earth β not the ocean.
Cotton absorbs moisture but doesn't wick it. Great for a hot day, terrible for hiking β you'll stay wet.
The fashion industry produces 10% of global carbon emissions β more than aviation and shipping combined.
Health Impact
Microplastic shedding Β· skin-contact synthetic load Β· likely chemical treatments
Low health impact β predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.
Minimal
0% synthetic
No flags
Care Guide
Decode symbols βWash
warm (40Β°C)
Bleach
Oxygen only
Dry
tumble medium
Iron
medium
Dry Clean
avoid
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