FabricIQ
Reading the label…
A
85/100
01Verdict
Strong across the board — well-made, safe to wear, and low planet cost.
Best for Daily wear, no caveats.
Material A · 85Health B · 70Eco · 72Label · highMade in United Kingdom
Why this material grade?
This product scored 85/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating. Blended from 90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere — the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.
A (85+): Premium material composition — strong across durability, comfort, and the other quality axes.
Premium quality
This is top-tier fabric — durable, comfortable, and well-suited for long-term wear. Even better: it's biodegradable.
02Breakdown
Composition
90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere
All-natural fiber
Fabric details
eVent™
Made in United Kingdom
Likely chemical finishes
⚠ Durable water repellent · PFAS
Stated on the product page — not lab-tested. Not medical advice.
Care (from the label)
Hand washDo not tumble dryIron lowDo not bleachDry clean OK
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
🐑
Wool is naturally antibacterial and self-cleaning. You can air it out between wears instead of washing — it'll stay fresh.
🦄
This is a unicorn — high quality, eco-friendly, AND biodegradable. If it fits, keep it forever.
03Network
Performance
spec sheet- Assembled in
- United Kingdom
Cost per wear
rough estimate$3.80/wear · 100 expected wears
Investment piece — wear it
How we got there
Base for this category: 100 expected wears.
× 1.00 for Merino Wool (mid-durability fiber, durability 69).
= 100 expected wears. $380 ÷ 100 ≈ $3.80/wear.
Missing GSM — this is a category-level estimate, not garment-specific. Expect ±30% variance.
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
flat dry
Iron
Best For
🏃Athletic Wear
ExcellentExcellent breathability (84) and moisture wicking (87) for active sports
😴Sleepwear
ExcellentExcellent comfort (89) and breathability (84) for sleeping
🧥Winter Outerwear
GoodGood warmth (91) for cold weather
👔Formal/Office
GoodGood durability (69) and comfort (89) for office wear
🩲Underwear
GoodGood breathability (84) and comfort (89) for undergarments
🌧️Rain/Weather
GoodGood moisture wicking (87) and durability (69) for weather protection
04Tradeoffs
Health Impact
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
B70/100
Moderate health impact — some synthetic content or possible chemical treatments. Rotate with natural-fiber alternatives where you can.
Microplastics LOW
Minimal
Skin contact LOW
0% synthetic
Chemicals HIGH
PFAS
- PFAS (likely): "Durable water repellent" stated on the product page — observed, not inferred.
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