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Banana Republic — Loose Italian Linen-Cotton Pant

Banana Republic

Loose Italian Linen-Cotton Pant

PantsSKU: 865288032
B

Strong across the board — well-made, safe to wear, and low planet cost.

Daily wear, no caveats.

Material B · 72Health A · 100Eco · 71Label · high

Why this material grade?

This product scored 72/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 60% Linen, 39% Cotton, 1% Elastane Spandex. Blended from 60% Linen, 39% Cotton, 1% Spandex — the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.

B (70-84): Good material composition — above average across most axes.

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

60% Linen, 39% Cotton, 1% Elastane Spandex

Good quality, eco-friendly

Solid fabric with strong environmental credentials. Linen (60%) is doing the heavy lifting. This is a smart buy.

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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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Dryer heat destroys spandex/elastane over time. Your leggings and stretchy clothes will last 2x longer if you skip the dryer.

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Linen (score 76) is carrying this blend. Spandex (score 55) is pulling it down.

Eco Rating

71/100

Strong environmental credentials

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Biodegradability

Not Biodegradable

Materials will persist in the environment for decades.

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

Very low

Skin contactLOW

1% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

No flags

Care Guide

Washcold (30°C)
Cycledelicate
Detergentregular
BleachDo not bleach
Dryline dry
Ironlow
Dry Cleanavoid
SoftenerNo

Best For

👔Formal/Office
Excellent

Excellent durability (72) and comfort (75) for office wear

🏃Athletic Wear
Good

Good breathability (90) and moisture wicking (55) for light activity

👕Everyday Casual
Good

Good comfort (75) and care ease (60) for casual wear

😴Sleepwear
Good

Good comfort (75) and breathability (90) for sleeping

🩲Underwear
Good

Good breathability (90) and comfort (75) for undergarments

⛰️Outdoor/Hiking
Good

Good durability (72) and breathability (90) for outdoor activities

🌱Sustainable Fashion
Good

Good sustainability score (71)