FabricIQ
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FR Cotton
B
Flame-resistant cotton treated to self-extinguish. Required PPE in oil/gas, electrical, and welding industries.
Material Score Breakdown
Material-quality rubric (6 axes), not a garment verdict — see disclosure below. Sustainability is a separate Eco score, shown apart.
72/100
DurabilityAbove-average80
How long the fabric lasts with regular use
ComfortAbove-average70
Softness, feel against skin, wearability
BreathabilityTypical65
Air flow and ventilation
WarmthTypical55
Heat retention and insulation
Moisture WickingWeak40
Ability to pull sweat away from skin
Care EaseTypical60
How easy it is to wash, dry, and maintain
Sustainability (separate Eco score)
SustainabilityWeak50
Environmental impact of production and disposal
Products with fr cotton
We don't have any fr cotton products in our catalog yet — it's a rare natural fiber. Here are top-rated natural alternatives:
Unbound MerinoA
Women's Ultrafine Sleep Tank + Shorts Bundle
100% Merino Wool, 5% Merino Wool, 5% Tencel
Minus33A
Lightweight - Outdoor Sport No Show Socks Minus33 Merino Wool
10% Nylon, 100% Merino Wool
Ridge MerinoA
Women's Send-It Seamless Merino Wool Sports Bra
7% Spandex, 100% Merino Wool
Minus33A
Midweight - Day Hiker Crew 3-Pack
2% Spandex, 100% Merino Wool
Minus33A
Microweight Cushion - Crew Wool Dress Socks Mountain Heritage
1% Spandex, 100% Merino Wool
IbexA
Men's Paradox Long Sleeve Tee
10% Nylon, 45% Merino Wool, 45% Tencel, 10% Nylon
What this score doesn't measure
This is a material rating, not a verdict on any specific garment made from fr cotton. The axes above are research-backed averages for the fiber itself.
- ×Construction. Yarn staple length, weave / knit structure, stitch count, finishing. Identical fiber, very different garments.
- ×Fabric weight (GSM). A 140 GSM tee and a 220 GSM tee made of the same fr cotton feel and last very differently.
- ×Dye + finishing chemicals. Beyond the three we flag (PFAS, formaldehyde, antimony), dozens of textile finishes aren't modelled.
Best For
👔Formal/Office
ExcellentExcellent durability (80) and comfort (70) for office wear
👕Everyday Casual
GoodGood comfort (70) and care ease (60) for casual wear
😴Sleepwear
GoodGood comfort (70) and breathability (65) for sleeping
⛰️Outdoor/Hiking
GoodGood durability (80) and breathability (65) for outdoor activities
Pros
- ✓ Self-extinguishing
- ✓ Comfortable like regular cotton
- ✓ Meets safety standards
Cons
- ✗ FR treatment fades
- ✗ Expensive
- ✗ Chemical treatment concerns
Better alternatives
Higher-scored natural materials. Same category — what to consider instead.
VicuñaA
+20 vs FR Cotton · 92/100
BiodegradableThe rarest and most expensive animal fiber in the world, from the vicuña of the Andes. Finer than cashmere, incredibly soft, warm, and lightweight. A single coat yields only 250g of usable fiber every 2-3 years.
Merino WoolA
+14 vs FR Cotton · 86/100
BiodegradableUltra-fine wool from Merino sheep. Softer and less itchy than regular wool, with excellent temperature regulation and moisture management.
Sea Island CottonB
+10 vs FR Cotton · 82/100
BiodegradableExtra-long-staple cotton historically grown in the West Indies (Barbados, Jamaica) and Sea Islands of Georgia/South Carolina. Among the rarest commercial fibers on earth — staple length up to 2.5", silky hand feel, intense color saturation when dyed. Used in heritage luxury shirting and bespoke menswear.
Care Guide
Washwarm (40°C)
Cyclenormal
Detergentregular
BleachDo not bleach
Drytumble medium
Ironmedium
Dry Cleanavoid
SoftenerNo
Special Notes
• Never use fabric softener — degrades FR properties
Additional Care Tips
- • Machine wash warm
- • No bleach
- • No fabric softener
Cost
$$$$$
Premium
Shrinkage
Minimal shrinkage — follow care instructions
Eco Rating
Moderate impact — consider eco alternatives