FabricIQ
Reading the label…
B
81/100
01Verdict
Strong across the board — well-made, safe to wear, and low planet cost.
Best for Daily wear, no caveats.
Material B · 81Health A · 100Eco · 81Label · high275 gsm
Why this material grade?
This product scored 81/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 36% Tencel, 32% Modal, 36% Tencel. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating. Blended from 36% Tencel, 32% Modal, 36% Tencel — the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.
B (70-84): Good material composition — above average across most axes.
Good quality, eco-friendly
Solid fabric with strong environmental credentials. Tencel (36%) is doing the heavy lifting. This is a smart buy.
Premium fabric, premium price
$160Better-than-typical fabric, but priced above the category median.
$1.98 per quality pointCategory median: $100 · grade C
Fabric value only — compares material quality to price vs other shirts. Construction, fit, and brand aren't measured.
02Breakdown
Composition
36% Tencel, 32% Modal, 36% Tencel
Fabric details
Tencel™
Twill construction · 275 g/m²
Care (from the label)
Machine washableLine dryIron lowDo not bleachDry clean OK
Added Jun 7, 2026 · Data last updated Jun 7, 2026
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
🦄
This is a unicorn — high quality, eco-friendly, AND biodegradable. If it fits, keep it forever.
03Network
Performance
spec sheet- Fabric weight
- 275 g/m²
- Construction
- Twill
Heavyweight
Diagonal weave — durable, drapey
Cost per wear
estimated$1.33/wear · 120 expected wears
Reasonable cost-per-wear
How we got there
Base for Shirts: 100 expected wears.
× 1.20 for 275 g/m² (heavyweight).
× 1.00 for Tencel (mid-durability fiber, durability 68).
= 120 expected wears. $160 ÷ 120 ≈ $1.33/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
cold (30°C)
Bleach
Do not bleach
Dry
line dry
Iron
Best For
😴Sleepwear
ExcellentExcellent comfort (94) and breathability (84) for sleeping
🌱Sustainable Fashion
ExcellentExcellent sustainability (81) and biodegradable — great eco choice
🏃Athletic Wear
GoodGood breathability (84) and moisture wicking (69) for light activity
👕Everyday Casual
GoodGood comfort (94) and care ease (66) for casual wear
👔Formal/Office
GoodGood durability (68) and comfort (94) for office wear
🩲Underwear
GoodGood breathability (84) and comfort (94) for undergarments
Better Alternatives
Higher-rated shirts 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.
MicroplasticsLOW
Minimal
Skin contactLOW
0% synthetic
ChemicalsLOW
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
