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T-ShirtsSKU: EK1700LCA
C

58/100

Safe to wear, but rough on the environment.

↳ Safe to wear; production isn't clean β€” donate when done.

Material C Β· 58Health B Β· 78Eco Β· 41Label Β· high

Why this material grade?

This product scored 58/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 74% Cotton, 24% Acrylic. Blended from 74% Cotton, 24% Acrylic β€” the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.

C (55-69): Average material composition β€” typical blend, reasonable for everyday wear.

What this score doesn't measure

  • Γ—Fiber grade. Staple length, micronaire, strength. "100% cotton" could be short-staple upland or long-staple Pima β€” same label, very different fabric.
  • Γ—Yarn processing. Singles count, ply (single vs two-ply), spinning method (open-end vs ring-spun vs compact), mercerization. Invisible from any label.
  • Γ—Knit / weave structure. Single jersey vs interlock, knit tightness. A loose knit pills; a tight knit lasts.
  • Γ—Fabric weight (GSM). One construction signal among several β€” 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.
  • Γ—Pre-shrink processing. Sanforized cotton shrinks ~1%; non-sanforized can shrink up to 10%. Not visible from the composition tag.
  • Γ—Construction quality. Stitch density (SPI), seam types, collar geometry, manufacturing tolerances (AQL). These often matter more than the fiber itself.
  • Γ—Specific chemical loads. Health Impact flags "likely PFAS / possible formaldehyde" from composition Γ— category β€” 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 β€” most shoppers don't have that.

Composition

74% Cotton, 24% Acrylic

Average quality, high synthetic content

Decent for everyday wear, but the synthetic content means microplastic shedding and it won't biodegrade. Consider natural alternatives for your next purchase.

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Acrylic sheds more microfibers than any other fabric β€” up to 730,000 per wash. It's the worst offender for microplastic pollution.

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This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.

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Cotton (score 65) is carrying this blend. Acrylic (score 40) is pulling it down.

Eco Rating

41/100

Moderate impact β€” consider eco alternatives

Learn about eco ratings β†’

Biodegradability

Not Biodegradable

Materials will persist in the environment for decades.

Health & environmental impact β†’

Health Impact

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

B78/100

Low health impact β€” predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.

MicroplasticsMEDIUM

730,000 fibers/wash

Skin contactMODERATE

24% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

No flags

40Β°

Wash

warm (40Β°C)

Bleach

Do not bleach

Dry

flat dry

Iron

low

P

Dry Clean

avoid

Cycle: delicateDetergent: regularSoftener: No

Best For

πŸ‘•Everyday Casual
Good

Good comfort (69) and care ease (75) for casual wear