Thread Report — Comparison
AllSaints vs Mango: Fabric Composition Compared.
We pulled fabric composition data from 1,681 AllSaints products and 3,480 Mango products. AllSaints edges ahead on natural fibre content (55.7% vs 48.2%), but the gap is small enough that category choice matters more than brand.
TL;DR
It's split. AllSaints has more natural fibre on average (55.7% vs 48.2%, a 7.5-point gap), but Mango has fewer polyester-majority items (20.7% vs 23.3%, a 2.6-point gap). Pick based on what you care more about.
By the Numbers
| Metric | AllSaints | Mango | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products in sample | 1,681 | 3,480 | Mango (larger sample) |
| Avg natural fibre % | 55.7% | 48.2% | AllSaints (over Mango) |
| % items ≥95% natural | 40.5% | 29.5% | AllSaints (over Mango) |
| % items polyester-majority | 23.3% | 20.7% | Mango (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) | Mango (% of products) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyester | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Elastane | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Viscose | 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 | AllSaints (count) | Mango (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweater | 72.3% (29) | 32.8% (150) | +39.5 |
| Jacket | 26.6% (150) | 57.6% (168) | -31 |
| T-Shirt | 92.6% (245) | 67.5% (116) | +25.1 |
| Shirt | 79.5% (52) | 61.3% (142) | +18.2 |
| Shorts | 63.9% (45) | 79.9% (151) | -16 |
| Dress | 53.8% (243) | 38.5% (395) | +15.3 |
| Skirt | 35.7% (119) | 49.3% (159) | -13.6 |
| Jeans | 90% (115) | 97.6% (336) | -7.6 |
| Pants | 48.8% (61) | 53% (257) | -4.2 |
| Blazer | 40% (18) | 40.9% (83) | -0.9 |
| Coat | 58.3% (37) | 58.9% (142) | -0.6 |
Where they're similar
Both brands lean on the same core fibres. cotton, polyester, elastane appear in the top five for both AllSaints and Mango. Polyester reliance is comparable: 23.3% of AllSaints products are polyester-majority vs 20.7% at Mango.
Where they differ
AllSaints runs 7.5 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than Mango (55.7% vs 48.2%). If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, AllSaints has 40.5% of its catalogue at that level — Mango sits at 29.5%. The biggest category divergence is sweaters — AllSaints at 72.3% natural fibre, Mango at 32.8%.
Verdict
AllSaints is the marginally better default for fabric content, but the gap is small. If you're choosing between AllSaints and Mango for a specific item, the category-level numbers above matter more than the catalogue average. Use Fibr to check the label on individual products either way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AllSaints or Mango better quality fabric?
Based on average natural fibre content, AllSaints edges ahead — 55.7% vs 48.2% per garment across the 5,161 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.
Does AllSaints use more polyester than Mango?
Yes. 23.3% of AllSaints products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 20.7% at Mango.
How many products did you analyse for AllSaints vs Mango?
1,681 AllSaints products and 3,480 Mango products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.
Which has more 100% natural pieces — AllSaints or Mango?
AllSaints. 40.5% of AllSaints products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 29.5% at Mango.
What's the most common fibre at AllSaints and Mango?
Cotton is the most common fibre at AllSaints (in 47.5% of products), while Polyester leads at Mango (33% of products).
Are AllSaints sweaters better than Mango's?
For sweaters specifically, AllSaints averages 72.3% natural fibre vs Mango's 32.8%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, AllSaints is the safer default.
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