Thread Report — Comparison

Acne Studios vs Ganni: Fabric Composition Compared.

We pulled fabric composition data from 387 Acne Studios products and 779 Ganni products. Acne Studios comes out clearly ahead at 77.6% average natural fibre vs Ganni's 67.7% — a 9.9-point gap.

TL;DR

Acne Studios wins on both natural fibre content (77.6% vs 67.7%) and on having fewer polyester-heavy products (9.8% vs 20.8%). The headline gap is 9.9 percentage points of natural fibre per garment.

77.6%Acne Studios avg natural %
67.7%Ganni avg natural %
1,166Products analysed

By the Numbers

MetricAcne StudiosGanniBetter
Products in sample387779Ganni (larger sample)
Avg natural fibre %77.6%67.7%Acne Studios (over Ganni)
% items ≥95% natural57.4%55.8%Acne Studios (over Ganni)
% items polyester-majority9.8%20.8%Acne Studios (over Ganni)

Average natural fibre % per garment

Acne Studios
77.6%
Ganni
67.7%

% of catalogue that's polyester-majority

Acne Studios
9.8%
Ganni
20.8%

% of catalogue that's nearly all-natural (≥95%)

Acne Studios
57.4%
Ganni
55.8%

Top Fibres, Side by Side

How often each fibre appears across each brand's catalogue. A higher number means more products in the sample list that fibre on the label.

FibreAcne Studios (% of products)Ganni (% of products)Diff
Cotton0%0%+0
Polyester0%0%+0
Viscose0%0%+0
Elastane0%0%+0
Wool0%0%+0
Polyamide0%0%+0

By Category

Average natural fibre % per garment, by category. Counts in parentheses show the number of products from each brand in the sample.

CategoryAcne Studios (count)Ganni (count)Diff
Coat82.3% (12)48.8% (18)+33.5
Pants92.8% (36)61.4% (37)+31.4
Jacket72.8% (40)59.5% (41)+13.3
T-Shirt86.9% (42)98.2% (69)-11.3
Sweater93.2% (10)83.9% (46)+9.3
Dress63.9% (29)56.5% (200)+7.4
Shorts81.7% (19)77.6% (7)+4.1
Skirt55.3% (19)58% (39)-2.7
Hoodie95.2% (16)97.9% (8)-2.7
Jeans94.8% (73)97% (102)-2.2
Shirt88.5% (31)89.4% (41)-0.9

Where they're similar

Both brands lean on the same core fibres. cotton, polyester, elastane appear in the top five for both Acne Studios and Ganni. Each catalogue has a similar share of nearly-all-natural pieces — 57.4% at Acne Studios and 55.8% at Ganni.

Where they differ

Acne Studios runs 9.9 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than Ganni (77.6% vs 67.7%). Ganni is markedly more polyester-heavy: 20.8% of items are 50%+ polyester, vs 9.8% at Acne Studios. The biggest category divergence is coats — Acne Studios at 82.3% natural fibre, Ganni at 48.8%.

Verdict

Acne Studios is the marginally better default for fabric content, but the gap is small. If you're choosing between Acne Studios and Ganni for a specific item, the category-level numbers above matter more than the catalogue average. Use Fibr to check the label on individual products either way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acne Studios or Ganni better quality fabric?

Based on average natural fibre content, Acne Studios edges ahead — 77.6% vs 67.7% per garment across the 1,166 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.

Does Ganni use more polyester than Acne Studios?

Yes. 20.8% of Ganni products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 9.8% at Acne Studios.

How many products did you analyse for Acne Studios vs Ganni?

387 Acne Studios products and 779 Ganni products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.

Which has more 100% natural pieces — Acne Studios or Ganni?

Acne Studios. 57.4% of Acne Studios products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 55.8% at Ganni.

What's the most common fibre at Acne Studios and Ganni?

Cotton is the most common fibre at Acne Studios (in 61% of products), while Cotton leads at Ganni (57.4% of products).

Are Acne Studios coats better than Ganni's?

For coats specifically, Acne Studios averages 82.3% natural fibre vs Ganni's 48.8%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Acne Studios is the safer default.

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Acne Studios Full Report387 products analysedGanni Full Report779 products analysedAll Brand RankingsEvery brand ranked by natural fibre %
Methodology: Fabric composition pulled from product pages on each brand's site. 387 Acne Studios products, 779 Ganni products. "Natural" counts cotton, linen, wool, silk, cashmere, hemp and leather at 100%; viscose, rayon, lyocell, modal and bamboo at 50% (semi-synthetic). Polyester-majority = 50% or more polyester by label. Comparing Acne Studios and Ganni. Data refreshed monthly.

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