Thread Report
Madewell: May 2026
Madewell is one of the stronger performers in our dataset, averaging 84.7% natural fibre across 248 products we analyzed. Only 3.2% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. On the bright side, 65.7% of Madewell products are made almost entirely from natural fibres (95%+). The most common fibre across Madewell products is Cotton, appearing in 74.6% of items.
Natural Fibre Distribution
- 9.3%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 23 products
- 19.8%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 49 products
- 71%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 176 products
Top Fibres by Frequency
Fabric by Category — May 2026
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Shirt | 12 | 98.4% |
| T-Shirt | 31 | 96.3% |
| Dress | 35 | 94.1% |
| Jacket | 7 | 90.6% |
| Sweater | 9 | 89.7% |
| Jeans | 27 | 87.6% |
| Pants | 8 | 86.4% |
| Shorts | 7 | 82.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madewell clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 248 Madewell products, the average garment is 84.7% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 74.6% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is Madewell cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 74.6% of the 248 Madewell products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 65.7% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is Madewell 100% cotton?
Effectively no. We didn't find any Madewell products that are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) in our database. Cotton at Madewell is almost always blended with elastane, polyester, or other fibres.
How much polyester does Madewell use?
3.2% of Madewell products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.
Is Madewell mostly synthetic?
3.2% of Madewell products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 84.7%, so the rest of the catalog is mostly natural-led.
Does Madewell use natural fabrics?
65.7% of Madewell products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is Madewell sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 84.7% natural fibre, Madewell is better than many competitors on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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