Thread Report
Gymshark: May 2026
Gymshark leans heavily synthetic. Across 1,277 products, only 19.8% of fibre content on average is natural. About 25.9% of products are polyester-heavy, a notable but not dominant share. Just 9.7% of products hit the 95%+ natural fibre mark — most items contain significant synthetic content. The most common fibre across Gymshark products is Elastane, appearing in 72.7% of items.
Natural Fibre Distribution
- 75.3%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 962 products
- 14%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 179 products
- 10.6%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 135 products
Top Fibres by Frequency
Fabric by Category — May 2026
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Hoodie | 30 | 72.3% |
| Shirt | 19 | 71.5% |
| Pants | 41 | 47.7% |
| T-Shirt | 85 | 44.2% |
| Jacket | 23 | 16.9% |
| Shorts | 149 | 4.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gymshark clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 1,277 Gymshark products, the average garment is 19.8% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Elastane (in 72.7% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is Gymshark cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 24.4% of the 1,277 Gymshark products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 9.7% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is Gymshark 100% cotton?
Effectively no. We didn't find any Gymshark products that are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) in our database. Cotton at Gymshark is almost always blended with elastane, polyester, or other fibres.
How much polyester does Gymshark use?
25.9% of Gymshark products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.
Is Gymshark mostly synthetic?
25.9% of Gymshark products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 19.8%, so the rest of the catalog is still leaning synthetic in most cases.
Does Gymshark use natural fabrics?
9.7% of Gymshark products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Only a small fraction of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is Gymshark sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 19.8% natural fibre, Gymshark is below average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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