Thread Report · 40 products analyzed · Updated June 12, 2026

What is Anthropologie made of?

It depends what you buy. Anthropologie is a mixed bag — some categories are mostly natural, others are mostly plastic. Here's where to shop smart.

According to Fibr's Thread Report (June 2026), 15% of Anthropologie's 40 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 51.3%.

40Products Analyzed
51.3%Avg Natural Fibre
15%Polyester-Heavy
27.5%Nearly All-Natural

Anthropologie's pantss are 75.2% natural fibre, but their skirts are just 32.2%. That's a 43-point gap — where you shop within Anthropologie matters as much as whether you shop there at all.

The full picture on Anthropologie.

Anthropologie sits in the middle of the pack with an average of 51.3% natural fibre across 40 products — a mix of natural and synthetic. Only 15% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. 27.5% of products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). The most common fibre across Anthropologie products is Cotton, appearing in 40% of items.

How Products Break Down

40Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 10 products

    25%
  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 19 products

    47.5%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 11 products

    27.5%

Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)

Cotton
40%
Elastane
40%
Viscose
37.5%
Polyester
22.5%
Nylon
17.5%

Where to buy (and avoid).

Not all categories at Anthropologieare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.

Safe Zones · 70%+ natural

Pants75.2% natural · 5 products

Mixed Bag · 40–70% natural

Dress53% natural · 13 products

Caution · under 40% natural

Skirt32.2% natural · 5 products

What we found.

Across 40 products analyzed, Anthropologie averages 51.3% natural fibre content.

15% of Anthropologie products are majority polyester — that's 6 items made mostly from plastic.

Anthropologie pantss are their strongest category at 75.2% natural fibre (5 products).

Their weakest category: skirts at just 32.2% natural (5 products).

Only 27.5% of products (11 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.

All categories ranked by natural fibre percentage
CategoryProductsAvg Natural %
Pants575.2%
Dress1353%
Skirt532.2%

Sample Products

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

By Anthropologie Denim Midi Bubble Skirt100% Natural
By Anthropologie Denim Midi Bubble Skirt
Cotton 100%
By Anthropologie Double Layer Short-Sleeve T-Shirt100% Natural
By Anthropologie Double Layer Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Cotton 100%
By Anthropologie Striped Rugby Top100% Natural
By Anthropologie Striped Rugby Top
Cotton 100%
Celandine Cotton Eyelet Oversized Buttondown Shirt100% Natural
Celandine Cotton Eyelet Oversized Buttondown Shirt
Cotton 100%
Celandine Banchina Sleeveless Midi Dress79% Mixed
Celandine Banchina Sleeveless Midi Dress
Cotton 57%Viscose 43%
Daily Practice Balance Top75% Mixed
Daily Practice Balance Top
Modal 50%Cotton 50%
Celandine Embroidered Sailboat Halter Mini Dress71% Mixed
Celandine Embroidered Sailboat Halter Mini Dress
Viscose 54%Cotton 37%Linen 7%
By Anthropologie Asymmetric Ruffle Check Midi Skirt61% Mixed
By Anthropologie Asymmetric Ruffle Check Midi Skirt
Cotton 61%Polyester 38%Elastane 1%
Maeve Flutter-Sleeve Square-Neck Top30% Synthetic
Maeve Flutter-Sleeve Square-Neck Top
Polyester 65%Cotton 30%Elastane 5%
Maeve Keiko Halter Mini Dress14% Synthetic
Maeve Keiko Halter Mini Dress
Polyester 66%Viscose 27%Elastane 7%
By Anthropologie Georgie Stripe Knit Top10% Synthetic
By Anthropologie Georgie Stripe Knit Top
Polyester 50%Nylon 20%Acrylic 20%
Bardot Solana Strapless Drop-Waist Mesh Maxi Dress0% Synthetic
Bardot Solana Strapless Drop-Waist Mesh Maxi Dress
Polyester 95%Elastane 5%

The verdict.

Anthropologie isn't great, but it's not the worst either. You can find natural fibre products here if you know where to look. Stick to the categories we flagged as safe zones, and check individual items with Fibr before buying.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is Anthropologie clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 40 Anthropologie products, the average garment is 51.3% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 40% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Anthropologie cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 40% of the 40 Anthropologie products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 27.5% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Anthropologie 100% cotton?

Some pieces are. Of the 40 Anthropologie products we analyzed, 11 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 27.5% of the catalog. The rest are blends.

How much polyester does Anthropologie use?

15% of Anthropologie products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Anthropologie mostly synthetic?

15% of Anthropologie products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 51.3%, so the rest of the catalog is mixed.

Does Anthropologie use natural fabrics?

27.5% of Anthropologie products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Only a small fraction of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Anthropologie sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 51.3% natural fibre, Anthropologie is about average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

Methodology: We analyzed 40 Anthropologieproduct 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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