Thread Report · 50 products analyzed · Updated June 12, 2026

What is Abercrombie & Fitch made of?

Better than most. Abercrombie & Fitch averages 73.7% natural fibre, which puts them ahead of many competitors. But not everything is equal.

According to Fibr's Thread Report (June 2026), 6% of Abercrombie & Fitch's 50 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 73.7%.

50Products Analyzed
73.7%Avg Natural Fibre
6%Polyester-Heavy
48%Nearly All-Natural

The full picture on Abercrombie & Fitch.

Abercrombie & Fitch is one of the stronger performers in our dataset, averaging 73.7% natural fibre across 50 products we analyzed. Only 6% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. On the bright side, 48% of Abercrombie & Fitch products are made almost entirely from natural fibres (95%+). The most common fibre across Abercrombie & Fitch products is Cotton, appearing in 70% of items.

How Products Break Down

50Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 7 products

    14%
  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 15 products

    30%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 28 products

    56%

Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)

Cotton
70%
Elastane
48%
Nylon
16%
Polyester
16%
Viscose
10%

Where to buy (and avoid).

Not all categories at Abercrombie & Fitchare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.

Mixed Bag · 40–70% natural

Sweater46.8% natural · 5 products

What we found.

Across 50 products analyzed, Abercrombie & Fitch averages 73.7% natural fibre content.

6% of Abercrombie & Fitch products are majority polyester — that's 3 items made mostly from plastic.

Only 48% of products (24 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.

Cotton is the single most common fibre, appearing in 70% of all Abercrombie & Fitch products.

All categories ranked by natural fibre percentage
CategoryProductsAvg Natural %
Sweater546.8%

Sample Products

A selection of Abercrombie & Fitch products from our database — from most natural to most synthetic. Click to view on the retailer's site.

100% Cotton A&F Madeline Crochet-Style Crew Sweater100% Natural
100% Cotton A&F Madeline Crochet-Style Crew Sweater
Cotton 100%
Essential Polished Body-Skimming Tee100% Natural
Essential Polished Body-Skimming Tee
Cotton 100%
Oversized Lisbon Graphic Tee100% Natural
Oversized Lisbon Graphic Tee
Cotton 100%
100% Cotton Nautical Graphic Skimming Short-Sleeve Tee100% Natural
100% Cotton Nautical Graphic Skimming Short-Sleeve Tee
Cotton 100%
Linen-Blend Ruffle Pull-On Short78% Mixed
Linen-Blend Ruffle Pull-On Short
Linen 55%Viscose 45%
Open-Stitch Textural Crew Cardigan74% Mixed
Open-Stitch Textural Crew Cardigan
Cotton 74%Nylon 26%
Logo  Sunday Half-Zip70% Mixed
Logo Sunday Half-Zip
Cotton 70%Recycled 30%
Logo Raglan Classic Sunday Crew70% Mixed
Logo Raglan Classic Sunday Crew
Cotton 70%Recycled 30%
Merino Wool-Blend Short-Sleeve Cardigan30% Synthetic
Merino Wool-Blend Short-Sleeve Cardigan
Nylon 66%Wool 30%Elastane 4%
Wool-Blend Sweater Hoodie25% Synthetic
Wool-Blend Sweater Hoodie
Recycled 66%Wool 25%Nylon 6%
High Rise Satin Short22% Synthetic
High Rise Satin Short
Polyester 56%Viscose 44%
High Rise Pleated Short8% Synthetic
High Rise Pleated Short
Polyester 80%Viscose 16%Elastane 4%

The verdict.

Abercrombie & Fitch is one of the better options for natural fabrics. With 48% of products being nearly all-natural, you have real choices here. Still — always check the label. Not every item is created equal.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is Abercrombie & Fitch clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 50 Abercrombie & Fitch products, the average garment is 73.7% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 70% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Abercrombie & Fitch cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 70% of the 50 Abercrombie & Fitch products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 48% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Abercrombie & Fitch 100% cotton?

Some pieces are. Of the 50 Abercrombie & Fitch products we analyzed, 20 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 40.0% of the catalog. The rest are blends.

How much polyester does Abercrombie & Fitch use?

6% of Abercrombie & Fitch products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Abercrombie & Fitch mostly synthetic?

6% of Abercrombie & Fitch products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 73.7%, so the rest of the catalog is mostly natural-led.

Does Abercrombie & Fitch use natural fabrics?

48% of Abercrombie & Fitch products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Abercrombie & Fitch sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 73.7% natural fibre, Abercrombie & Fitch is better than many competitors on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

Methodology: We analyzed 50 Abercrombie & Fitchproduct pages, extracting the fabric composition listed by the retailer. Products are categorized by name keywords. Natural fibre percentage is the sum of all natural fibres (cotton, linen, silk, wool, viscose, lyocell, etc.) in each product's composition. Data is refreshed monthly.

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