Safe to wear, but flimsy build.
↳ Safe basics, but expect to replace it sooner.
Label Confidence
LOWLabel confidence low — multiple signals suggest the composition may be incomplete, vague, or hard to verify. Treat scores as directional.
- ⚠Organic cotton claim without explicit certification (GOTS, OCS). Check brand's certification disclosures separately.
- ⚠Recycled-fiber claim without explicit certification (GRS, RCS). Chain-of-custody for recycled materials is hard to verify without one.
Why this material grade?
This product scored 68/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 50% Recycled Cotton, 50% Organic Cotton. Blended from 50% Recycled Cotton, 50% Organic Cotton — the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.
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.
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.
Recycled synthetic reduces virgin plastic use, but still sheds microfibers. Better than new plastic, but natural is best.
Health Impact
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
Low health impact — predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.
Minimal
0% synthetic
No flags
Care Guide
Decode symbols →Wash
warm (40°C)
Bleach
Oxygen only
Dry
tumble medium
Iron
medium
Dry Clean
avoid
Best For
Excellent comfort (76) and easy care (73) for daily wear
Excellent sustainability (82) and biodegradable — great eco choice
Good comfort (76) and breathability (82) for sleeping
Good breathability (82) and comfort (76) for undergarments
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