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Abercrombie & Fitch vs New Look: Fabric Quality.

We compared 50 Abercrombie & Fitch products against 55 New Look products. Abercrombie & Fitch comes out significantly ahead at 73.7% average natural fibre vs New Look's 16.3%.

73.7%Abercrombie & Fitch
16.3%New Look
105Total Products

Head-to-Head

Average Natural Fibre %

Abercrombie & Fitch
73.7%
New Look
16.3%

Polyester-Heavy Products %

Abercrombie & Fitch
6%
New Look
63.6%

Nearly All-Natural Products %

Abercrombie & Fitch
48%
New Look
3.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abercrombie & Fitch or New Look better quality?

In terms of fabric composition, Abercrombie & Fitch averages 73.7% natural fibre compared to New Look's 16.3%. Higher natural fibre content generally means better quality, breathability, and fewer microplastics.

Abercrombie & Fitch vs New Look: which uses more polyester?

New Look uses more polyester — 63.6% of their products are polyester-heavy, vs 6% at Abercrombie & Fitch.

Should I shop at Abercrombie & Fitch or New Look?

If fabric quality matters to you, Abercrombie & Fitch has the edge with 73.7% 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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