Thread Report — Comparison
Acne Studios vs House of CB: Fabric Composition Compared.
We pulled fabric composition data from 355 Acne Studios products and 962 House of CB products. Acne Studios comes out clearly ahead at 80.1% average natural fibre vs House of CB's 53.9% — a 26.2-point gap.
TL;DR
Acne Studios wins on both natural fibre content (80.1% vs 53.9%) and on having fewer polyester-heavy products (8.2% vs 8.5%). The headline gap is 26.2 percentage points of natural fibre per garment.
By the Numbers
| Metric | Acne Studios | House of CB | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products in sample | 355 | 962 | House of CB (larger sample) |
| Avg natural fibre % | 80.1% | 53.9% | Acne Studios (over House of CB) |
| % items ≥95% natural | 59.2% | 34.9% | Acne Studios (over House of CB) |
| % items polyester-majority | 8.2% | 8.5% | Acne Studios (over House of CB) |
Average natural fibre % per garment
% of catalogue that's polyester-majority
% of catalogue that's nearly all-natural (≥95%)
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.
| Fibre | Acne Studios (% of products) | House of CB (% of products) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyester | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Wool | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Elastane | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Viscose | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Nylon | 0% | 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.
| Category | Acne Studios (count) | House of CB (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket | 72.1% (39) | 23.1% (7) | +49 |
| Pants | 92.6% (35) | 45.6% (38) | +47 |
| Shorts | 81.8% (18) | 37.5% (12) | +44.3 |
| Sweater | 93.2% (10) | 73.8% (20) | +19.4 |
| T-Shirt | 87.5% (40) | 70% (6) | +17.5 |
| Dress | 63.9% (29) | 55.9% (604) | +8 |
| Shirt | 87.3% (28) | 92.9% (7) | -5.6 |
| Hoodie | 95.2% (16) | 90.3% (23) | +4.9 |
| Skirt | 55.3% (19) | 51% (44) | +4.3 |
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 House of CB. Polyester reliance is comparable: 8.2% of Acne Studios products are polyester-majority vs 8.5% at House of CB.
Where they differ
Acne Studios runs 26.2 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than House of CB (80.1% vs 53.9%). If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, Acne Studios has 59.2% of its catalogue at that level — House of CB sits at 34.9%. The biggest category divergence is jackets — Acne Studios at 72.1% natural fibre, House of CB at 23.1%.
Verdict
Acne Studios is the clearer pick on fabric composition — 26.2 percentage points more natural fibre on average than House of CB, with 59.2% of items at the nearly-all-natural mark vs 34.9%. That said, neither brand is "natural-only" — even at Acne Studios, the majority of items contain some synthetic fibre. Always check the label.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acne Studios or House of CB better quality fabric?
Based on average natural fibre content, Acne Studios edges ahead — 80.1% vs 53.9% per garment across the 1,317 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.
Does House of CB use more polyester than Acne Studios?
Yes. 8.5% of House of CB products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 8.2% at Acne Studios.
How many products did you analyse for Acne Studios vs House of CB?
355 Acne Studios products and 962 House of CB products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.
Which has more 100% natural pieces — Acne Studios or House of CB?
Acne Studios. 59.2% of Acne Studios products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 34.9% at House of CB.
What's the most common fibre at Acne Studios and House of CB?
Cotton is the most common fibre at Acne Studios (in 63.1% of products), while Elastane leads at House of CB (56.7% of products).
Are Acne Studios jackets better than House of CB's?
For jackets specifically, Acne Studios averages 72.1% natural fibre vs House of CB's 23.1%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Acne Studios is the safer default.
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