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FabricIQ
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71/100
Safe to wear, but rough on the environment.
Best for Safe to wear; production isn't clean — donate when done.
This product scored 71/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 49% Nylon, 46% Merino Wool, 5% Lycra. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating. Blended from 49% Nylon, 46% Merino Wool, 5% Lycra — the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.
B (70-84): Good material composition — above average across most axes.
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.
Better-than-typical fabric for this category, at a below-median price.
Fabric value only — compares material quality to price vs other sweaters. Construction, fit, and brand aren't measured.
49% Nylon, 46% Merino Wool, 5% Lycra
Mostly natural with stretch
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
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.
Wool is naturally antibacterial and self-cleaning. You can air it out between wears instead of washing — it'll stay fresh.
Premium heavyweight
Brushed knit — warm, soft
Reasonable cost-per-wear
Base for Sweaters: 100 expected wears.
× 1.50 for 300 g/m² (premium heavyweight).
× 1.30 for Nylon (high-durability fiber, durability 80).
= 195 expected wears. $120 ÷ 195 ≈ 62¢/wear.
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
cold (30°C)
Bleach
Do not bleach
Dry
flat dry
Iron
Excellent durability (80) and comfort (69) for office wear
Good warmth (60) for cold weather
Good comfort (69) and care ease (68) for casual wear
Good moisture wicking (68) and durability (80) for weather protection
Good durability (80) and breathability (59) for outdoor activities
Higher-rated sweaters products — each card shows how much better this alt scores vs your current product.
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
Low health impact — predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.
500,000 fibers/wash
49% synthetic
No flags
Materials will persist in the environment for decades.
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.
Added Jun 7, 2026 · Data last updated Jun 7, 2026
low
Dry Clean
recommended
Stussy
TEXTURED ZIP HOODED SWEATER
100% Merino Wool