Zara

CROSSOVER WAIST WIDE LEG PANTS

PantsSKU: 08515799

53/100

Falls short on every axis — flimsy, synthetic-heavy, and rough on the environment.

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Material D · 53Health D · 53Eco · 26Label · high

Why this material grade?

This product scored 53/100 on the 7-axis material rubric, based on its composition of 58% Polyester, 38% Viscose, 4% Elastane. Blended from 58% Polyester, 38% Rayon, 4% Spandex — the score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.

D (40-54): Below-average material composition — weak on durability or comfort.

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

58% Polyester, 38% Viscose, 4% Elastane

58% Polyester (52)38% Rayon (54)4% Spandex (55)

Below average — consider alternatives

This fabric scores low on quality. It may pill, wear out quickly, or not feel great against skin. And when it does wear out, it'll sit in a landfill for decades. Look for higher-rated options.

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Every wash of synthetic fabric releases up to 700,000 microplastic fibers into waterways. Use a Guppyfriend bag to catch them.

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This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.

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Dryer heat destroys spandex/elastane over time. Your leggings and stretchy clothes will last 2x longer if you skip the dryer.

Eco Rating

26/100

High environmental impact

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Biodegradability

Not Biodegradable

Materials will persist in the environment for decades.

Health & environmental impact →

Health Impact

Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments

D53/100

High health impact — significant synthetic content or likely chemical treatments. For frequent skin-contact wear, consider a natural-fiber alternative.

MicroplasticsHIGH

700,000 fibers/wash

Skin contactMODERATE

62% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

Antimony