Thread Report

Carhartt: June 2026

Carhartt is one of the stronger performers in our dataset, averaging 90.8% natural fibre across 218 products we analyzed. Only 3.2% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. On the bright side, 90.8% of Carhartt products are made almost entirely from natural fibres (95%+). The most common fibre across Carhartt products is Cotton, appearing in 90.8% of items.

218Products Analyzed
90.8%Avg Natural Fibre
3.2%Polyester-Heavy
90.8%Nearly All-Natural

Natural Fibre Distribution

218Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 20 products

    9.2%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 198 products

    90.8%

Top Fibres by Frequency

Cotton
90.8%
Nylon
6%
Polyester
3.2%

Fabric by Category — June 2026

CategoryProductsAvg Natural %
T-Shirt59100%
Pants5100%
Coat8100%
Shirt2692.3%
Jacket2885.7%
Skirt560%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carhartt clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 218 Carhartt products, the average garment is 90.8% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 90.8% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Carhartt cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 90.8% of the 218 Carhartt products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 90.8% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Carhartt 100% cotton?

Effectively no. We didn't find any Carhartt products that are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) in our database. Cotton at Carhartt is almost always blended with elastane, polyester, or other fibres.

How much polyester does Carhartt use?

3.2% of Carhartt products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Carhartt mostly synthetic?

3.2% of Carhartt products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 90.8%, so the rest of the catalog is mostly natural-led.

Does Carhartt use natural fabrics?

90.8% of Carhartt products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Carhartt sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 90.8% natural fibre, Carhartt is better than many competitors on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

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