Thread Report

Nasty Gal: May 2026

Nasty Gal leans heavily synthetic. Across 153 products, only 5.2% of fibre content on average is natural. 83.7% of their products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester) — that means nearly half or more of what they sell is mostly plastic. Just 3.9% of products hit the 95%+ natural fibre mark — most items contain significant synthetic content. The most common fibre across Nasty Gal products is Polyester, appearing in 83.7% of items.

153Products Analyzed
5.2%Avg Natural Fibre
83.7%Polyester-Heavy
3.9%Nearly All-Natural

Natural Fibre Distribution

153Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 143 products

    93.5%
  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 4 products

    2.6%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 6 products

    3.9%

Top Fibres by Frequency

Polyester
83.7%
Elastane
45.1%
Acrylic
7.8%
Cotton
5.9%
Polyamide
3.9%

Fabric by Category — May 2026

CategoryProductsAvg Natural %
Dress1464.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasty Gal clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 153 Nasty Gal products, the average garment is 5.2% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Polyester (in 83.7% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Nasty Gal cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 5.9% of the 153 Nasty Gal products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 3.9% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Nasty Gal 100% cotton?

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

How much polyester does Nasty Gal use?

83.7% of Nasty Gal products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is above average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Nasty Gal mostly synthetic?

83.7% of Nasty Gal products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 5.2%, so the rest of the catalog is still leaning synthetic in most cases.

Does Nasty Gal use natural fabrics?

3.9% of Nasty Gal products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Only a small fraction of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Nasty Gal sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 5.2% natural fibre, Nasty Gal is below average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

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