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Needles — Beret - Black - Linen Nylon Oxford

Needles

Beret - Black - Linen Nylon Oxford

AccessoriesSKU: SX074-M
B

70/100

Safe to wear, but rough on the environment.

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

Material B · 70Health B · 82Eco · 65Label · high

Why this material grade?

This product scored 70/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 69% Linen, 31% Nylon. Blended from 69% Linen, 31% Nylon — 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

69% Linen, 31% Nylon

Good quality

Well-balanced fabric that should serve you well. The natural-synthetic blend offers durability with comfort. Follow the care guide to maximize lifespan.

⚠️

Synthetic fabrics can contain BPA, which mimics estrogen. Studies have found BPA transferring to skin through sweat contact.

🌍

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

🏛️

Linen is made from flax, which grows in poor soil with little water. It's been used for clothing for over 30,000 years.

Eco Rating

65/100

Moderate impact — consider eco alternatives

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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

B82/100

Low health impact — predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.

MicroplasticsMEDIUM

500,000 fibers/wash

Skin contactLOW

31% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

No flags

30°

Wash

cold (30°C)

Bleach

Do not bleach

Dry

line dry

Iron

low

P

Dry Clean

avoid

Cycle: delicateDetergent: regularSoftener: No

Best For

👔Formal/Office
Excellent

Excellent durability (83) and comfort (65) for office wear

⛰️Outdoor/Hiking
Excellent

Excellent durability (83), breathability (76), and moisture wicking (60) for hiking

🏃Athletic Wear
Good

Good breathability (76) and moisture wicking (60) for light activity

👕Everyday Casual
Good

Good comfort (65) and care ease (61) for casual wear

🌧️Rain/Weather
Good

Good moisture wicking (60) and durability (83) for weather protection

🌱Sustainable Fashion
Good

Good sustainability score (65)