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Nike Air T-Shirt

T-ShirtsSKU: IR8021-100
C

Safe to wear, but rough on the environment.

Safe to wear; production isn't clean — donate when done.

Material C · 65Health A · 100Eco · 50Label · high

Why this material grade?

This product scored 65/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 100% Cotton.

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

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% Cotton

Everyday quality

This fabric does the job for daily wear. Not premium, not bad — it's the middle of the road. At least it's easy to care for.

🌱

Cotton biodegrades in 1-5 months. When you're done with this, it returns to the earth — not the ocean.

Eco Rating

50/100

Moderate impact — consider eco alternatives

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

Care Guide

Washwarm (40°C)
Cyclenormal
Detergentregular
BleachOxygen only
Drytumble medium
Ironmedium
Dry Cleanavoid
SoftenerOK

Best For

👕Everyday Casual
Excellent

Excellent comfort (80) and easy care (75) for daily wear

👔Formal/Office
Good

Good durability (60) and comfort (80) for office wear

😴Sleepwear
Good

Good comfort (80) and breathability (85) for sleeping

🩲Underwear
Good

Good breathability (85) and comfort (80) for undergarments