Thread Report — Comparison
Acne Studios vs Reformation: Fabric Composition Compared.
We pulled fabric composition data from 355 Acne Studios products and 1,468 Reformation products. Acne Studios comes out clearly ahead at 80.1% average natural fibre vs Reformation's 63% — a 17.1-point gap.
TL;DR
It's split. Acne Studios has more natural fibre on average (80.1% vs 63%, a 17.1-point gap), but Reformation has fewer polyester-majority items (6.8% vs 8.2%, a 1.4-point gap). Pick based on what you care more about.
By the Numbers
| Metric | Acne Studios | Reformation | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products in sample | 355 | 1,468 | Reformation (larger sample) |
| Avg natural fibre % | 80.1% | 63% | Acne Studios (over Reformation) |
| % items ≥95% natural | 59.2% | 43.1% | Acne Studios (over Reformation) |
| % items polyester-majority | 8.2% | 6.8% | Reformation (over Acne Studios) |
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) | Reformation (% of products) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyester | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Wool | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Elastane | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Viscose | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Spandex | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Linen | 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) | Reformation (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 95.1% (69) | 70.5% (207) | +24.6 |
| Jacket | 72.1% (39) | 48.8% (13) | +23.3 |
| Shorts | 81.8% (18) | 66.4% (12) | +15.4 |
| Sweater | 93.2% (10) | 81.8% (20) | +11.4 |
| Skirt | 55.3% (19) | 65.5% (30) | -10.2 |
| Shirt | 87.3% (28) | 80.9% (40) | +6.4 |
| T-Shirt | 87.5% (40) | 85.7% (42) | +1.8 |
| Dress | 63.9% (29) | 64.2% (558) | -0.3 |
Where they're similar
Both brands lean on the same core fibres. cotton, polyester, viscose appear in the top five for both Acne Studios and Reformation. Polyester reliance is comparable: 8.2% of Acne Studios products are polyester-majority vs 6.8% at Reformation.
Where they differ
Acne Studios runs 17.1 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than Reformation (80.1% vs 63%). If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, Acne Studios has 59.2% of its catalogue at that level — Reformation sits at 43.1%. The biggest category divergence is jeanss — Acne Studios at 95.1% natural fibre, Reformation at 70.5%.
Verdict
Acne Studios is the clearer pick on fabric composition — 17.1 percentage points more natural fibre on average than Reformation, with 59.2% of items at the nearly-all-natural mark vs 43.1%. 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 Reformation better quality fabric?
Based on average natural fibre content, Acne Studios edges ahead — 80.1% vs 63% per garment across the 1,823 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.
Does Acne Studios use more polyester than Reformation?
Yes. 8.2% of Acne Studios products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 6.8% at Reformation.
How many products did you analyse for Acne Studios vs Reformation?
355 Acne Studios products and 1,468 Reformation products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.
Which has more 100% natural pieces — Acne Studios or Reformation?
Acne Studios. 59.2% of Acne Studios products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 43.1% at Reformation.
What's the most common fibre at Acne Studios and Reformation?
Cotton is the most common fibre at Acne Studios (in 63.1% of products), while Cotton leads at Reformation (33.3% of products).
Are Acne Studios jeanss better than Reformation's?
For jeanss specifically, Acne Studios averages 95.1% natural fibre vs Reformation's 70.5%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Acne Studios is the safer default.
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