FabricIQ
Reading the label…
B
71/100
01Verdict
Safe to wear, but rough on the environment.
Best for Safe to wear; production isn't clean — donate when done.
Material B · 71Health A · 100Eco · 52Label · highMade in Canada500 gsm
Why this material grade?
This product scored 71/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 100% Combed Cotton. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating.
B (70-84): Good material composition — above average across most axes.
Good quality
Well-balanced fabric that should serve you well. Follow the care guide to maximize lifespan.
Great fabric value
$110Better-than-typical fabric for this category, at a below-median price.
$1.55 per quality point Category median: $115 · grade C
Fabric value only — compares material quality to price vs other sweaters. Construction, fit, and brand aren't measured.
02Breakdown
Composition
100% Combed Cotton
All-natural fiber
Fabric details
500 g/m² · Made in Canada
Added May 12, 2026 · Data last updated May 12, 2026
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
🌱
Cotton biodegrades in 1-5 months. When you're done with this, it returns to the earth — not the ocean.
03Network
Performance
spec sheet- Fabric weight
- 500 g/m²
- Assembled in
- Canada
Canvas / denim weight
Cost per wear
estimated55¢/wear · 200 expected wears
Reasonable cost-per-wear
How we got there
Base for Sweaters: 100 expected wears.
× 2.00 for 500 g/m² (canvas/denim weight).
× 1.00 for Combed Cotton (mid-durability fiber, durability 72).
= 200 expected wears. $110 ÷ 200 ≈ 55¢/wear.
Real life is messier than a formula: how often you wash, how you wash, whether you wear it inside-out, dry on low — all of it shifts the number. This is the ceiling under reasonable care.
Care Guide
Decode symbolsWash
warm (40°C)
Bleach
Oxygen only
Dry
tumble medium
Best For
👕Everyday Casual
ExcellentExcellent comfort (82) and easy care (74) for daily wear
👔Formal/Office
ExcellentExcellent durability (72) and comfort (82) for office wear
😴Sleepwear
GoodGood comfort (82) and breathability (83) for sleeping
🩲Underwear
GoodGood breathability (83) and comfort (82) for undergarments
⛰️Outdoor/Hiking
GoodGood durability (72) and breathability (83) for outdoor activities
Better Alternatives
Higher-rated sweaters products — each card shows how much better this alt scores vs your current product.
04Tradeoffs
Health Impact
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
A100/100
Low health impact — predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.
Microplastics LOW
Minimal
Skin contact LOW
0% synthetic
Chemicals LOW
No flags
What this score doesn't measure
- ×Fiber grade. Staple length, micronaire, strength. "100% cotton" could be short-staple upland or long-staple Pima — same label, very different fabric.
- ×Yarn processing. Singles count, ply (single vs two-ply), spinning method (open-end vs ring-spun vs compact), mercerization. Invisible from any label.
- ×Knit / weave structure. Single jersey vs interlock, knit tightness. A loose knit pills; a tight knit lasts.
- ×Fabric weight (GSM). One construction signal among several — 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.
- ×Pre-shrink processing. Sanforized cotton shrinks ~1%; non-sanforized can shrink up to 10%. Not visible from the composition tag.
- ×Construction quality. Stitch density (SPI), seam types, collar geometry, manufacturing tolerances (AQL). These often matter more than the fiber itself.
- ×Specific chemical loads. Health Impact flags "likely PFAS / possible formaldehyde" from composition × category — 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 — most shoppers don't have that.
05Action
