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Banana Republic — Standard-Fit Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt

Banana Republic

Standard-Fit Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt

OtherSKU: 762186002
B

76/100

Strong across the board — well-made, safe to wear, and low planet cost.

Daily wear, no caveats.

Material B · 76Health A · 100Eco · 85Label · high

Why this material grade?

This product scored 76/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 100% Linen.

B (70-84): Good material composition — above average across most axes.

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.

Composition

100% Linen

Good quality, eco-friendly

Solid fabric with strong environmental credentials. Linen (100%) is doing the heavy lifting. This is a smart buy.

🏛️

Linen is made from flax, which grows in poor soil with little water. It's been used for clothing for over 30,000 years.

Eco Rating

85/100

Strong environmental credentials

Learn about eco ratings →

Biodegradability

Biodegradable

Materials will naturally decompose.

Health & environmental impact →

Health Impact

Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments

A100/100

Low health impact — predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.

MicroplasticsLOW

Minimal

Skin contactLOW

0% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

No flags

30°

Wash

cold (30°C)

Bleach

Oxygen only

Dry

line dry

Iron

high

P

Dry Clean

avoid

Cycle: delicateDetergent: regularSoftener: OK

Best For

👔Formal/Office
Excellent

Excellent durability (80) and comfort (72) for office wear

⛰️Outdoor/Hiking
Excellent

Excellent durability (80), breathability (95), and moisture wicking (65) for hiking

🌱Sustainable Fashion
Excellent

Excellent sustainability (85) and biodegradable — great eco choice

🏃Athletic Wear
Good

Good breathability (95) and moisture wicking (65) for light activity

👕Everyday Casual
Good

Good comfort (72) and care ease (50) for casual wear

😴Sleepwear
Good

Good comfort (72) and breathability (95) for sleeping

🩲Underwear
Good

Good breathability (95) and comfort (72) for undergarments

🌧️Rain/Weather
Good

Good moisture wicking (65) and durability (80) for weather protection