FabricIQ
Reading the label…
01Verdict
Low planet cost, but flimsy build.
Best for Sustainable, but treat it gently to extend its life.
Material C · 67Health C · 68Eco · 75Label · lowMade in Portugal170 gsm
Why this material grade?
This product scored 67/100 on the material-quality rubric (durability, comfort, breathability, warmth, moisture-wicking, care-ease), based on its composition of 45% Organic Cotton, 45% Recycled Cotton, 10% Elastane. Sustainability is scored separately as the Eco Rating. Blended from 45% Organic Cotton, 45% Recycled Cotton, 10% Spandex — 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.
Premium fabric, premium price
$119Better-than-typical fabric, but priced above the category median.
$1.78 per quality point Category median: $115 · grade C
Fabric value only — compares material quality to price vs other sweaters. Construction, fit, and brand aren't measured.
02Breakdown
Composition
45% Organic Cotton, 45% Recycled Cotton, 10% Elastane
Mostly natural with stretch
Fabric details
eVent™
Jersey construction · 170 g/m² · Made in Portugal
Likely chemical finishes
⚠ Antimicrobial biocide · biocide
Stated on the product page — not lab-tested. Not medical advice.
Care (from the label)
Machine washableDo not tumble dryDo not iron
Sustainability is scored separately — see the Eco Rating below.
🌍
This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.
🧺
Dryer heat destroys spandex/elastane over time. Your leggings and stretchy clothes will last 2x longer if you skip the dryer.
♻️
Recycled synthetic reduces virgin plastic use, but still sheds microfibers. Better than new plastic, but natural is best.
03Network
Performance
spec sheet- Fabric weight
- 170 g/m²
- Construction
- Jersey
- Assembled in
- Portugal
Mid-weight
Knit — soft, stretchy
Cost per wear
estimated$2.02/wear · 59 expected wears
Investment piece — wear it
How we got there
Base for Sweaters: 100 expected wears.
× 0.85 for 170 g/m² (mid-weight).
× 0.70 for Organic Cotton (low-durability fiber, durability 53).
= 59 expected wears. $119 ÷ 59 ≈ $2.02/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.
Care Guide
Decode symbolsWash
cold (30°C)
Bleach
Do not bleach
Dry
line dry
Iron
Best For
👕Everyday Casual
ExcellentExcellent comfort (75) and easy care (72) for daily wear
😴Sleepwear
GoodGood comfort (75) and breathability (76) for sleeping
🩲Underwear
GoodGood breathability (76) and comfort (75) for undergarments
🌱Sustainable Fashion
GoodGood sustainability score (75)
Better Alternatives
Higher-rated sweaters products — each card shows how much better this alt scores vs your current product.
04Tradeoffs
Health Impact
Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments
C68/100
Moderate health impact — some synthetic content or possible chemical treatments. Rotate with natural-fiber alternatives where you can.
Microplastics LOW
Very low
Skin contact LOW
10% synthetic
Chemicals HIGH
Biocide
- Biocide (likely): "Antimicrobial biocide" stated on the product page — observed, not inferred.
Biodegradability
Not BiodegradableMaterials will persist in the environment for decades.
Label Confidence
LOWLabel confidence low — multiple signals suggest the composition may be incomplete, vague, or hard to verify. Treat scores as directional.
- ⚠Organic cotton claim without explicit certification (GOTS, OCS). Check brand's certification disclosures separately.
- ⚠Recycled-fiber claim without explicit certification (GRS, RCS). Chain-of-custody for recycled materials is hard to verify without one.
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.
05Action
