Thread Report · 50 products analyzed · Updated June 13, 2026
What is Barbour made of?
Better than most. Barbour averages 83.6% natural fibre, which puts them ahead of many competitors. But not everything is equal.
According to Fibr's Thread Report (June 2026), 6% of Barbour's 50 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 83.6%.
Barbour's jeanss are 100% natural fibre, but their skirts are just 69.8%. That's a 30-point gap — where you shop within Barbour matters as much as whether you shop there at all.
The full picture on Barbour.
Barbour is one of the stronger performers in our dataset, averaging 83.6% natural fibre across 50 products we analyzed. Only 6% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. On the bright side, 58% of Barbour products are made almost entirely from natural fibres (95%+). The most common fibre across Barbour products is Cotton, appearing in 80% of items.
How Products Break Down
- 4%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 2 products
- 28%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 14 products
- 68%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 34 products
Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)
Where to buy (and avoid).
Not all categories at Barbourare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.
Safe Zones · 70%+ natural
Mixed Bag · 40–70% natural
What we found.
Across 50 products analyzed, Barbour averages 83.6% natural fibre content.
6% of Barbour products are majority polyester — that's 3 items made mostly from plastic.
Barbour jeanss are their strongest category at 100% natural fibre (6 products).
Their weakest category: skirts at just 69.8% natural (6 products).
Only 58% of products (29 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 6 | 100% |
| T-Shirt | 5 | 95% |
| Dress | 7 | 90.6% |
| Sweater | 6 | 86.7% |
| Shirt | 12 | 85.7% |
| Skirt | 6 | 69.8% |
Sample Products
A selection of Barbour products from our database — from most natural to most synthetic. Click to view on the retailer's site.
The verdict.
Barbour is one of the better options for natural fabrics. With 58% of products being nearly all-natural, you have real choices here. Still — always check the label. Not every item is created equal.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Barbour clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 50 Barbour products, the average garment is 83.6% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 80% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is Barbour cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 80% of the 50 Barbour products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 58% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is Barbour 100% cotton?
Some pieces are. Of the 50 Barbour products we analyzed, 28 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 56.0% of the catalog. The rest are blends.
How much polyester does Barbour use?
6% of Barbour products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.
Is Barbour mostly synthetic?
6% of Barbour products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 83.6%, so the rest of the catalog is mostly natural-led.
Does Barbour use natural fabrics?
58% of Barbour products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is Barbour sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 83.6% natural fibre, Barbour is better than many competitors on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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- Raw dataset (JSON)
- info.tryfibr.app/barbour.json ↓
- Computed stats (JSON)
- /api/thread-report/barbour
Suggested citation
Fibr Thread Report — Barbour, 2026-06-13. tryfibr.app/thread-report/barbour
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