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Abercrombie & Fitch vs Country Road: Fabric Quality.

We compared 50 Abercrombie & Fitch products against 45 Country Road products. Country Road comes out significantly ahead at 95.6% average natural fibre vs Abercrombie & Fitch's 73.7%.

73.7%Abercrombie & Fitch
95.6%Country Road
95Total Products

Head-to-Head

Average Natural Fibre %

Abercrombie & Fitch
73.7%
Country Road
95.6%

Polyester-Heavy Products %

Abercrombie & Fitch
6%
Country Road
2.2%

Nearly All-Natural Products %

Abercrombie & Fitch
48%
Country Road
93.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abercrombie & Fitch or Country Road better quality?

In terms of fabric composition, Country Road averages 95.6% natural fibre compared to Abercrombie & Fitch's 73.7%. Higher natural fibre content generally means better quality, breathability, and fewer microplastics.

Abercrombie & Fitch vs Country Road: which uses more polyester?

Abercrombie & Fitch uses more polyester — 6% of their products are polyester-heavy, vs 2.2% at Country Road.

Should I shop at Abercrombie & Fitch or Country Road?

If fabric quality matters to you, Country Road has the edge with 95.6% average natural fibre. But quality varies by product — use the Fibr extension to check individual items while you shop at either retailer.

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