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Needles — Women's Raw Edge Jacket - Brown - W/L Herringbone

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Women's Raw Edge Jacket - Brown - W/L Herringbone

Coats & JacketsSKU: RW127-A-2
B

74/100

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

Daily wear, no caveats.

Material B · 74Health A · 100Eco · 74Label · high

Why this material grade?

This product scored 74/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 75% Wool, 25% Linen. Blended from 75% Wool, 25% Linen — 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

75% Wool, 25% Linen

Good quality, eco-friendly

Solid fabric with strong environmental credentials. Wool (75%) is doing the heavy lifting. This is a smart buy.

🏛️

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

🐑

Wool is naturally antibacterial and self-cleaning. You can air it out between wears instead of washing — it'll stay fresh.

Eco Rating

74/100

Strong environmental credentials

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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

30°

Wash

cold (30°C)

Bleach

Do not bleach

Dry

flat dry

Iron

low

P

Dry Clean

recommended

Cycle: delicateDetergent: mildSoftener: No

Best For

🏃Athletic Wear
Excellent

Excellent breathability (80) and moisture wicking (73) for active sports

👔Formal/Office
Excellent

Excellent durability (73) and comfort (67) for office wear

🧥Winter Outerwear
Good

Good warmth (74) for cold weather

🌧️Rain/Weather
Good

Good moisture wicking (73) and durability (73) for weather protection

⛰️Outdoor/Hiking
Good

Good durability (73) and breathability (80) for outdoor activities

🌱Sustainable Fashion
Good

Good sustainability score (74)

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