Thread Report — Comparison

Acne Studios vs Pull&Bear: Fabric Composition Compared.

We pulled fabric composition data from 419 Acne Studios products and 2,182 Pull&Bear products. Acne Studios comes out clearly ahead at 78.4% average natural fibre vs Pull&Bear's 59.4% — a 19-point gap.

TL;DR

Acne Studios wins on both natural fibre content (78.4% vs 59.4%) and on having fewer polyester-heavy products (9.1% vs 22.9%). The headline gap is 19 percentage points of natural fibre per garment.

78.4%Acne Studios avg natural %
59.4%Pull&Bear avg natural %
2,601Products analysed

By the Numbers

MetricAcne StudiosPull&BearBetter
Products in sample4192,182Pull&Bear (larger sample)
Avg natural fibre %78.4%59.4%Acne Studios (over Pull&Bear)
% items ≥95% natural58.9%43.3%Acne Studios (over Pull&Bear)
% items polyester-majority9.1%22.9%Acne Studios (over Pull&Bear)

Average natural fibre % per garment

Acne Studios
78.4%
Pull&Bear
59.4%

% of catalogue that's polyester-majority

Acne Studios
9.1%
Pull&Bear
22.9%

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

Acne Studios
58.9%
Pull&Bear
43.3%

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)Pull&Bear (% of products)Diff
Cotton0%0%+0
Polyester0%0%+0
Wool0%0%+0
Elastane0%0%+0
Viscose0%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)Pull&Bear (count)Diff
Sweater93.8% (11)27.4% (71)+66.4
Coat82.3% (12)36.2% (22)+46.1
Pants91.2% (40)51.1% (208)+40.1
Jacket75.3% (44)37.1% (72)+38.2
Hoodie94.9% (18)72.1% (49)+22.8
Dress63.9% (29)45.6% (167)+18.3
Skirt55.3% (19)43% (79)+12.3
Shirt89.1% (33)80.2% (98)+8.9
Jeans95% (75)98.4% (292)-3.4
Shorts81.7% (19)84.1% (166)-2.4
T-Shirt87.3% (44)88.5% (388)-1.2

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 Pull&Bear.

Where they differ

Acne Studios runs 19 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than Pull&Bear (78.4% vs 59.4%). Pull&Bear is markedly more polyester-heavy: 22.9% 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 — Pull&Bear sits at 43.3%. The biggest category divergence is sweaters — Acne Studios at 93.8% natural fibre, Pull&Bear at 27.4%.

Verdict

Acne Studios is the clearer pick on fabric composition — 19.0 percentage points more natural fibre on average than Pull&Bear, with 58.9% of items at the nearly-all-natural mark vs 43.3%. 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 Pull&Bear better quality fabric?

Based on average natural fibre content, Acne Studios edges ahead — 78.4% vs 59.4% per garment across the 2,601 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.

Does Pull&Bear use more polyester than Acne Studios?

Yes. 22.9% of Pull&Bear products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 9.1% at Acne Studios.

How many products did you analyse for Acne Studios vs Pull&Bear?

419 Acne Studios products and 2,182 Pull&Bear products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.

Which has more 100% natural pieces — Acne Studios or Pull&Bear?

Acne Studios. 58.9% of Acne Studios products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 43.3% at Pull&Bear.

What's the most common fibre at Acne Studios and Pull&Bear?

Cotton is the most common fibre at Acne Studios (in 60.1% of products), while Cotton leads at Pull&Bear (57.1% of products).

Are Acne Studios sweaters better than Pull&Bear's?

For sweaters specifically, Acne Studios averages 93.8% natural fibre vs Pull&Bear's 27.4%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Acne Studios is the safer default.

→ Full Acne Studios report→ Full Pull&Bear report→ All brands ranked

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Acne Studios Full Report419 products analysedPull&Bear Full Report2,182 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, 2,182 Pull&Bear 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 Pull&Bear. Data refreshed monthly.

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