Thread Report — Comparison

Acne Studios vs SKIMS: Fabric Composition Compared.

We pulled fabric composition data from 419 Acne Studios products and 3,413 SKIMS products. Acne Studios comes out clearly ahead at 78.4% average natural fibre vs SKIMS's 37.6% — a 40.8-point gap.

TL;DR

It's split. Acne Studios has more natural fibre on average (78.4% vs 37.6%, a 40.8-point gap), but SKIMS has fewer polyester-majority items (5.1% vs 9.1%, a 4-point gap). Pick based on what you care more about.

78.4%Acne Studios avg natural %
37.6%SKIMS avg natural %
3,832Products analysed

By the Numbers

MetricAcne StudiosSKIMSBetter
Products in sample4193,413SKIMS (larger sample)
Avg natural fibre %78.4%37.6%Acne Studios (over SKIMS)
% items ≥95% natural58.9%11.5%Acne Studios (over SKIMS)
% items polyester-majority9.1%5.1%SKIMS (over Acne Studios)

Average natural fibre % per garment

Acne Studios
78.4%
SKIMS
37.6%

% of catalogue that's polyester-majority

Acne Studios
9.1%
SKIMS
5.1%

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

Acne Studios
58.9%
SKIMS
11.5%

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)SKIMS (% of products)Diff
Cotton0%0%+0
Polyester0%0%+0
Wool0%0%+0
Elastane0%0%+0
Viscose0%0%+0
Polyamide0%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)SKIMS (count)Diff
Jacket75.3% (44)11.2% (44)+64.1
Sweater93.8% (11)34.8% (26)+59
Shirt89.1% (33)51.3% (9)+37.8
T-Shirt87.3% (44)52% (236)+35.3
Coat82.3% (12)56% (7)+26.3
Hoodie94.9% (18)75.4% (61)+19.5
Dress63.9% (29)50.3% (160)+13.6
Skirt55.3% (19)59.6% (55)-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 SKIMS. Polyester reliance is comparable: 9.1% of Acne Studios products are polyester-majority vs 5.1% at SKIMS.

Where they differ

Acne Studios runs 40.8 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than SKIMS (78.4% vs 37.6%). If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, Acne Studios has 58.9% of its catalogue at that level — SKIMS sits at 11.5%. The biggest category divergence is jackets — Acne Studios at 75.3% natural fibre, SKIMS at 11.2%.

Verdict

Acne Studios is the clearer pick on fabric composition — 40.8 percentage points more natural fibre on average than SKIMS, with 58.9% of items at the nearly-all-natural mark vs 11.5%. 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 SKIMS better quality fabric?

Based on average natural fibre content, Acne Studios edges ahead — 78.4% vs 37.6% per garment across the 3,832 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.

Does Acne Studios use more polyester than SKIMS?

Yes. 9.1% of Acne Studios products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 5.1% at SKIMS.

How many products did you analyse for Acne Studios vs SKIMS?

419 Acne Studios products and 3,413 SKIMS products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.

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

Acne Studios. 58.9% of Acne Studios products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 11.5% at SKIMS.

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

Cotton is the most common fibre at Acne Studios (in 60.1% of products), while Elastane leads at SKIMS (77.6% of products).

Are Acne Studios jackets better than SKIMS's?

For jackets specifically, Acne Studios averages 75.3% natural fibre vs SKIMS's 11.2%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Acne Studios is the safer default.

→ Full Acne Studios report→ Full SKIMS report→ All brands ranked

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Acne Studios Full Report419 products analysedSKIMS Full Report3,413 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, 3,413 SKIMS 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 SKIMS. Data refreshed monthly.

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