FabricIQ
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FabricIQ
Reading the label…
Well-made, but rough on the environment.
Best for Buy once, keep for years to amortize the production hit.
This product scored 58/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 100% Nylon. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating.
C (55-69): Average material composition — typical blend, reasonable for everyday wear.
Average quality, high synthetic content
Decent for everyday wear, but the synthetic content means microplastic shedding and it won't biodegrade. Consider natural alternatives for your next purchase.
100% Nylon
Plastic-based — sheds microplastics in wash
Added Apr 23, 2026 · Data last updated Apr 23, 2026
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
Synthetic fabrics can contain BPA, which mimics estrogen. Studies have found BPA transferring to skin through sweat contact.
This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.
The fashion industry produces 10% of global carbon emissions — more than aviation and shipping combined.
Lightweight
Wash
warm (40°C)
Bleach
Do not bleach
Dry
tumble low
Good durability (90) and comfort (50) for office wear
Higher-rated jackets products — each card shows how much better this alt scores vs your current product.
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
High health impact — significant synthetic content or likely chemical treatments. For frequent skin-contact wear, consider a natural-fiber alternative.
500,000 fibers/wash
100% synthetic
PFAS
Materials will persist in the environment for decades.
We rate the fabric, not the garment. Composition is the floor of what you're guaranteed to be getting — most shoppers don't have that.
Iron
low
Dry Clean
avoid
Ibex
Men's Shak Vest
100% Merino Wool