Thread Report
& Other Stories: May 2026
& Other Stories sits in the middle of the pack with an average of 62.5% natural fibre across 559 products — a mix of natural and synthetic. Only 9.8% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. 37.7% of products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). The most common fibre across & Other Stories products is Cotton, appearing in 37.7% of items.
Natural Fibre Distribution
- 24.9%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 139 products
- 32%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 179 products
- 43.1%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 241 products
Top Fibres by Frequency
Fabric by Category — May 2026
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 42 | 99.1% |
| Coat | 20 | 88.4% |
| Shirt | 34 | 88.3% |
| Blazer | 8 | 87.3% |
| T-Shirt | 17 | 86.5% |
| Sweater | 14 | 84% |
| Shorts | 27 | 79.7% |
| Skirt | 45 | 77.5% |
| Jacket | 23 | 76.7% |
| Pants | 32 | 71.9% |
| Dress | 64 | 60.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is & Other Stories clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 559 & Other Stories products, the average garment is 62.5% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 37.7% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is & Other Stories cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 37.7% of the 559 & Other Stories products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 37.7% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is & Other Stories 100% cotton?
Effectively no. We didn't find any & Other Stories products that are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) in our database. Cotton at & Other Stories is almost always blended with elastane, polyester, or other fibres.
How much polyester does & Other Stories use?
9.8% of & Other Stories products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.
Is & Other Stories mostly synthetic?
9.8% of & Other Stories products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 62.5%, so the rest of the catalog is mostly natural-led.
Does & Other Stories use natural fabrics?
37.7% of & Other Stories products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is & Other Stories sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 62.5% natural fibre, & Other Stories is better than many competitors on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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