FabricIQ
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FabricIQ
Reading the label…

Safe to wear, but rough on the environment.
Best for Safe to wear; production isn't clean — donate when done.
This product scored 64/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 3% Recycled Polyester, 57% Cotton, 42% Polyester, 3% Recycled Polyester, 3% Recycled Polyester. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating. Blended from 3% Recycled Polyester, 57% Cotton, 42% Polyester, 3% Recycled Polyester, 3% Recycled Polyester — the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.
C (55-69): Average material composition — typical blend, reasonable for everyday wear.
Average quality, high synthetic content
Decent for everyday wear, but the synthetic content means microplastic shedding and it won't biodegrade. Consider natural alternatives for your next purchase.
Below-typical fabric quality at an above-median price — you may be paying for the label, not the material.
Fabric value only — compares material quality to price vs other accessories. Construction, fit, and brand aren't measured.
3% Recycled Polyester, 57% Cotton, 42% Polyester, 3% Recycled Polyester, 3% Recycled Polyester
Blend — recycled synthetic + natural
Added May 31, 2026 · Data last updated Jun 7, 2026
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
Every wash of synthetic fabric releases up to 700,000 microplastic fibers into waterways. Use a Guppyfriend bag to catch them.
This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.
Synthetic fabrics can contain BPA, which mimics estrogen. Studies have found BPA transferring to skin through sweat contact.
Indigo twill — heavy, structured
Investment piece — wear it
Base for Accessories: 200 expected wears.
× 1.00 for Recycled Polyester (mid-durability fiber, durability 77).
= 200 expected wears. $550 ÷ 200 ≈ $2.75/wear.
Missing GSM — this is a category-level estimate, not garment-specific. Expect ±30% variance.
Real life is messier than a formula: how often you wash, how you wash, whether you wear it inside-out, dry on low — all of it shifts the number. This is the ceiling under reasonable care.
Wash
warm (40°C)
Bleach
Do not bleach
Dry
tumble low
Excellent durability (77) and comfort (69) for office wear
Good breathability (64) and moisture wicking (51) for light activity
Good comfort (69) and care ease (89) for casual wear
Good durability (77) and breathability (64) for outdoor activities
Higher-rated accessories products — each card shows how much better this alt scores vs your current product.
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
Moderate health impact — some synthetic content or possible chemical treatments. Rotate with natural-fiber alternatives where you can.
700,000 fibers/wash
51% synthetic
Antimony
51% synthetic (primarily polyester). High microplastic shedding risk. Every wash releases hundreds of thousands of plastic fibers into waterways.
$550 for a fabric that's 51% synthetic (plastic-based).
Materials will persist in the environment for decades.
Label confidence moderate — one signal suggests the composition may be incomplete or under-verified.
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.
Iron
low
Dry Clean
avoid
Minus33
Midweight Merino Wool Knit Headband | 100% Merino Wool
100% Merino Wool