Thread Report — Comparison

Acne Studios vs Princess Polly: Fabric Composition Compared.

We pulled fabric composition data from 419 Acne Studios products and 12,043 Princess Polly products. Acne Studios comes out clearly ahead at 78.4% average natural fibre vs Princess Polly's 34.1% — a 44.3-point gap.

TL;DR

Acne Studios wins on both natural fibre content (78.4% vs 34.1%) and on having fewer polyester-heavy products (9.1% vs 50.3%). The headline gap is 44.3 percentage points of natural fibre per garment.

78.4%Acne Studios avg natural %
34.1%Princess Polly avg natural %
12,462Products analysed

By the Numbers

MetricAcne StudiosPrincess PollyBetter
Products in sample41912,043Princess Polly (larger sample)
Avg natural fibre %78.4%34.1%Acne Studios (over Princess Polly)
% items ≥95% natural58.9%24.4%Acne Studios (over Princess Polly)
% items polyester-majority9.1%50.3%Acne Studios (over Princess Polly)

Average natural fibre % per garment

Acne Studios
78.4%
Princess Polly
34.1%

% of catalogue that's polyester-majority

Acne Studios
9.1%
Princess Polly
50.3%

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

Acne Studios
58.9%
Princess Polly
24.4%

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)Princess Polly (% of products)Diff
Cotton0%0%+0
Polyester0%0%+0
Wool0%0%+0
Elastane0%0%+0
Viscose0%0%+0
Nylon0%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)Princess Polly (count)Diff
Coat82.3% (12)6.4% (37)+75.9
Sweater93.8% (11)20.3% (244)+73.5
Jacket75.3% (44)26.9% (198)+48.4
Pants91.2% (40)43% (363)+48.2
Dress63.9% (29)24.9% (3808)+39
Shorts81.7% (19)56% (353)+25.7
Hoodie94.9% (18)69.6% (17)+25.3
Shirt89.1% (33)64.6% (105)+24.5
Skirt55.3% (19)33.6% (926)+21.7
T-Shirt87.3% (44)81.5% (182)+5.8
Jeans95% (75)93.2% (605)+1.8

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 Princess Polly.

Where they differ

Acne Studios runs 44.3 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than Princess Polly (78.4% vs 34.1%). Princess Polly is markedly more polyester-heavy: 50.3% of items are 50%+ polyester, vs 9.1% at Acne Studios. If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, Acne Studios has 58.9% of its catalogue at that level — Princess Polly sits at 24.4%. The biggest category divergence is coats — Acne Studios at 82.3% natural fibre, Princess Polly at 6.4%.

Verdict

Acne Studios is the clearer pick on fabric composition — 44.3 percentage points more natural fibre on average than Princess Polly, with 58.9% of items at the nearly-all-natural mark vs 24.4%. 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 Princess Polly better quality fabric?

Based on average natural fibre content, Acne Studios edges ahead — 78.4% vs 34.1% per garment across the 12,462 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.

Does Princess Polly use more polyester than Acne Studios?

Yes. 50.3% of Princess Polly products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 9.1% at Acne Studios.

How many products did you analyse for Acne Studios vs Princess Polly?

419 Acne Studios products and 12,043 Princess Polly products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.

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

Acne Studios. 58.9% of Acne Studios products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 24.4% at Princess Polly.

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

Cotton is the most common fibre at Acne Studios (in 60.1% of products), while Polyester leads at Princess Polly (58.3% of products).

Are Acne Studios coats better than Princess Polly's?

For coats specifically, Acne Studios averages 82.3% natural fibre vs Princess Polly's 6.4%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Acne Studios is the safer default.

→ Full Acne Studios report→ Full Princess Polly report→ All brands ranked

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Acne Studios Full Report419 products analysedPrincess Polly Full Report12,043 products analysedAll Brand RankingsEvery brand ranked by natural fibre %
Methodology: Fabric composition pulled from product pages on each brand's site. 419 Acne Studios products, 12,043 Princess Polly 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 Princess Polly. Data refreshed monthly.

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