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Acne Studios vs New Look: Fabric Quality.
We compared 247 Acne Studios products against 55 New Look products. Acne Studios comes out significantly ahead at 83.9% average natural fibre vs New Look's 16.3%. The biggest gap is in jackets, where Acne Studios averages 73.9% natural fibre vs New Look's 0%.
Head-to-Head
Average Natural Fibre %
Polyester-Heavy Products %
Nearly All-Natural Products %
By Category
| Category | Acne Studios (count) | New Look (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket | 73.9% (33) | 0% (6) | +73.9 |
| Skirt | 59.3% (11) | 0% (5) | +59.3 |
| Dress | 65.8% (22) | 21.7% (30) | +44.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acne Studios or New Look better quality?
In terms of fabric composition, Acne Studios averages 83.9% natural fibre compared to New Look's 16.3%. Higher natural fibre content generally means better quality, breathability, and fewer microplastics.
Acne Studios vs New Look: which uses more polyester?
New Look uses more polyester — 63.6% of their products are polyester-heavy, vs 4.5% at Acne Studios.
Should I shop at Acne Studios or New Look?
If fabric quality matters to you, Acne Studios has the edge with 83.9% 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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