FabricIQ
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FabricIQ
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71/100
Well-made, but rough on the environment.
Best for Buy once, keep for years to amortize the production hit.
This product scored 71/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 8% Elastane, 51% Polyester, 42% Merino Wool, 7% Spandex. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating. Blended from 8% Spandex, 51% Polyester, 42% Merino Wool, 7% Spandex — 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
Well-balanced fabric that should serve you well. The natural-synthetic blend offers durability with comfort. Follow the care guide to maximize lifespan.
Better-than-typical fabric, but priced above the category median.
Fabric value only — compares material quality to price vs other sweaters. Construction, fit, and brand aren't measured.
8% Elastane, 51% Polyester, 42% Merino Wool, 7% Spandex
Mostly natural with stretch
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
Every wash of synthetic fabric releases up to 700,000 microplastic fibers into waterways. Use a Guppyfriend bag to catch them.
This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.
Dryer heat destroys spandex/elastane over time. Your leggings and stretchy clothes will last 2x longer if you skip the dryer.
Heavy-tee weight
Reasonable cost-per-wear
Base for Sweaters: 100 expected wears.
× 1.00 for 180 g/m² (heavy-tee weight).
× 1.30 for Spandex (high-durability fiber, durability 83).
= 130 expected wears. $135 ÷ 130 ≈ $1.04/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.
Wash
cold (30°C)
Bleach
Do not bleach
Dry
flat dry
Iron
Excellent durability (83) and comfort (70) for office wear
Good warmth (63) for cold weather
Good comfort (70) and care ease (77) for casual wear
Good moisture wicking (72) and durability (83) for weather protection
Good durability (83) and breathability (55) for outdoor activities
Higher-rated sweaters products — each card shows how much better this alt scores vs your current product.
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
Moderate health impact — some synthetic content or possible chemical treatments. Rotate with natural-fiber alternatives where you can.
700,000 fibers/wash
66% synthetic
Antimony
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.
Added Jun 7, 2026 · Data last updated Jun 7, 2026
low
Dry Clean
recommended
Minus33
Women's Heavyweight Wool Full-Zip Sweater Top - 100% Merino Wool
100% Merino Wool