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AllSaints vs Barbour: Fabric Quality.
We compared 1,245 AllSaints products against 50 Barbour products. Barbour comes out significantly ahead at 83.6% average natural fibre vs AllSaints's 54.8%. The biggest gap is in dresss, where Barbour averages 90.6% natural fibre vs AllSaints's 52.6%.
Head-to-Head
Average Natural Fibre %
Polyester-Heavy Products %
Nearly All-Natural Products %
By Category
| Category | AllSaints (count) | Barbour (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress | 52.6% (172) | 90.6% (7) | -38 |
| Skirt | 36% (94) | 69.8% (6) | -33.8 |
| Sweater | 74.2% (26) | 86.7% (6) | -12.5 |
| Jeans | 90.5% (96) | 100% (6) | -9.5 |
| Shirt | 79.9% (28) | 85.7% (12) | -5.8 |
| T-Shirt | 93.1% (169) | 95% (5) | -1.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AllSaints or Barbour better quality?
In terms of fabric composition, Barbour averages 83.6% natural fibre compared to AllSaints's 54.8%. Higher natural fibre content generally means better quality, breathability, and fewer microplastics.
AllSaints vs Barbour: which uses more polyester?
AllSaints uses more polyester — 24.1% of their products are polyester-heavy, vs 6% at Barbour.
Should I shop at AllSaints or Barbour?
If fabric quality matters to you, Barbour has the edge with 83.6% average natural fibre. But quality varies by product — use the Fibr extension to check individual items while you shop at either retailer.
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