Thread Report — Comparison
Acne Studios vs & Other Stories: Fabric Composition Compared.
We pulled fabric composition data from 387 Acne Studios products and 957 & Other Stories products. Acne Studios comes out clearly ahead at 77.6% average natural fibre vs & Other Stories's 64.6% — a 13-point gap.
TL;DR
It's split. Acne Studios has more natural fibre on average (77.6% vs 64.6%, a 13-point gap), but & Other Stories has fewer polyester-majority items (8% vs 9.8%, a 1.8-point gap). Pick based on what you care more about.
By the Numbers
| Metric | Acne Studios | & Other Stories | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products in sample | 387 | 957 | & Other Stories (larger sample) |
| Avg natural fibre % | 77.6% | 64.6% | Acne Studios (over & Other Stories) |
| % items ≥95% natural | 57.4% | 39.4% | Acne Studios (over & Other Stories) |
| % items polyester-majority | 9.8% | 8% | & Other Stories (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) | & Other Stories (% of products) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyester | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Viscose | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Elastane | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Wool | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyamide | 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) | & Other Stories (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pants | 92.8% (36) | 65.6% (64) | +27.2 |
| Sweater | 93.2% (10) | 79.7% (23) | +13.5 |
| Skirt | 55.3% (19) | 66.3% (71) | -11 |
| T-Shirt | 86.9% (42) | 81.3% (43) | +5.6 |
| Shorts | 81.7% (19) | 76.7% (44) | +5 |
| Jeans | 94.8% (73) | 99.3% (68) | -4.5 |
| Jacket | 72.8% (40) | 69.4% (46) | +3.4 |
| Shirt | 88.5% (31) | 85.5% (58) | +3 |
| Dress | 63.9% (29) | 61.5% (145) | +2.4 |
| Coat | 82.3% (12) | 80.2% (32) | +2.1 |
Where they're similar
Both brands lean on the same core fibres. cotton, viscose, elastane appear in the top five for both Acne Studios and & Other Stories. Polyester reliance is comparable: 9.8% of Acne Studios products are polyester-majority vs 8% at & Other Stories.
Where they differ
Acne Studios runs 13 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than & Other Stories (77.6% vs 64.6%). If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, Acne Studios has 57.4% of its catalogue at that level — & Other Stories sits at 39.4%. The biggest category divergence is pantss — Acne Studios at 92.8% natural fibre, & Other Stories at 65.6%.
Verdict
Acne Studios is the clearer pick on fabric composition — 13.0 percentage points more natural fibre on average than & Other Stories, with 57.4% of items at the nearly-all-natural mark vs 39.4%. 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 & Other Stories better quality fabric?
Based on average natural fibre content, Acne Studios edges ahead — 77.6% vs 64.6% per garment across the 1,344 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.
Does Acne Studios use more polyester than & Other Stories?
Yes. 9.8% of Acne Studios products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 8% at & Other Stories.
How many products did you analyse for Acne Studios vs & Other Stories?
387 Acne Studios products and 957 & Other Stories products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.
Which has more 100% natural pieces — Acne Studios or & Other Stories?
Acne Studios. 57.4% of Acne Studios products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 39.4% at & Other Stories.
What's the most common fibre at Acne Studios and & Other Stories?
Cotton is the most common fibre at Acne Studios (in 61% of products), while Cotton leads at & Other Stories (41.3% of products).
Are Acne Studios pantss better than & Other Stories's?
For pantss specifically, Acne Studios averages 92.8% natural fibre vs & Other Stories's 65.6%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Acne Studios is the safer default.
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