Thread Report — Comparison
AllSaints vs House of CB: Fabric Composition Compared.
We pulled fabric composition data from 1,681 AllSaints products and 962 House of CB products. The two brands are nearly tied on natural fibre content (55.7% vs 53.9%) — the meaningful differences are buried in the fibre mix, not the headline number.
TL;DR
It's split. AllSaints has more natural fibre on average (55.7% vs 53.9%, a 1.8-point gap), but House of CB has fewer polyester-majority items (8.5% vs 23.3%, a 14.8-point gap). Pick based on what you care more about.
By the Numbers
| Metric | AllSaints | House of CB | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products in sample | 1,681 | 962 | AllSaints (larger sample) |
| Avg natural fibre % | 55.7% | 53.9% | AllSaints (over House of CB) |
| % items ≥95% natural | 40.5% | 34.9% | AllSaints (over House of CB) |
| % items polyester-majority | 23.3% | 8.5% | House of CB (over AllSaints) |
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 | AllSaints (% of products) | House of CB (% of products) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyester | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Elastane | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Viscose | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyamide | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Nylon | 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 | AllSaints (count) | House of CB (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer | 40% (18) | 3.5% (5) | +36.5 |
| Shorts | 63.9% (45) | 37.5% (12) | +26.4 |
| T-Shirt | 92.6% (245) | 70% (6) | +22.6 |
| Skirt | 35.7% (119) | 51% (44) | -15.3 |
| Shirt | 79.5% (52) | 92.9% (7) | -13.4 |
| Jacket | 26.6% (150) | 23.1% (7) | +3.5 |
| Pants | 48.8% (61) | 45.6% (38) | +3.2 |
| Dress | 53.8% (243) | 55.9% (604) | -2.1 |
| Sweater | 72.3% (29) | 73.8% (20) | -1.5 |
Where they're similar
Both brands lean on the same core fibres. cotton, polyester, elastane appear in the top five for both AllSaints and House of CB. Average natural fibre content is nearly identical — 55.7% for AllSaints, 53.9% for House of CB.
Where they differ
AllSaints is markedly more polyester-heavy: 23.3% of items are 50%+ polyester, vs 8.5% at House of CB. If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, AllSaints has 40.5% of its catalogue at that level — House of CB sits at 34.9%. The biggest category divergence is blazers — AllSaints at 40% natural fibre, House of CB at 3.5%.
Verdict
If you care purely about average fibre composition, this comparison is a coin flip. Both AllSaints and House of CB land in the same range on every headline metric. Where you'll actually see a difference is in specific categories and specific fibres — read the by-category table above before committing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AllSaints or House of CB better quality fabric?
Based on average natural fibre content, AllSaints edges ahead — 55.7% vs 53.9% per garment across the 2,643 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.
Does AllSaints use more polyester than House of CB?
Yes. 23.3% of AllSaints products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 8.5% at House of CB.
How many products did you analyse for AllSaints vs House of CB?
1,681 AllSaints products and 962 House of CB products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.
Which has more 100% natural pieces — AllSaints or House of CB?
AllSaints. 40.5% of AllSaints products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 34.9% at House of CB.
What's the most common fibre at AllSaints and House of CB?
Cotton is the most common fibre at AllSaints (in 47.5% of products), while Elastane leads at House of CB (56.7% of products).
Are AllSaints blazers better than House of CB's?
For blazers specifically, AllSaints averages 40% natural fibre vs House of CB's 3.5%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, AllSaints is the safer default.
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