Thread Report — Comparison
AllSaints vs Reformation: Fabric Composition Compared.
We pulled fabric composition data from 1,681 AllSaints products and 1,468 Reformation products. Reformation edges ahead on natural fibre content (63% vs 55.7%), but the gap is small enough that category choice matters more than brand.
TL;DR
Reformation wins on both natural fibre content (63% vs 55.7%) and on having fewer polyester-heavy products (6.8% vs 23.3%). The headline gap is 7.3 percentage points of natural fibre per garment.
By the Numbers
| Metric | AllSaints | Reformation | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products in sample | 1,681 | 1,468 | AllSaints (larger sample) |
| Avg natural fibre % | 55.7% | 63% | Reformation (over AllSaints) |
| % items ≥95% natural | 40.5% | 43.1% | Reformation (over AllSaints) |
| % items polyester-majority | 23.3% | 6.8% | Reformation (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) | Reformation (% of products) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyester | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Elastane | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Viscose | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Polyamide | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Spandex | 0% | 0% | +0 |
| Linen | 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) | Reformation (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skirt | 35.7% (119) | 65.5% (30) | -29.8 |
| Jacket | 26.6% (150) | 48.8% (13) | -22.2 |
| Jeans | 90% (115) | 70.5% (207) | +19.5 |
| Dress | 53.8% (243) | 64.2% (558) | -10.4 |
| Sweater | 72.3% (29) | 81.8% (20) | -9.5 |
| T-Shirt | 92.6% (245) | 85.7% (42) | +6.9 |
| Shorts | 63.9% (45) | 66.4% (12) | -2.5 |
| Shirt | 79.5% (52) | 80.9% (40) | -1.4 |
Where they're similar
Both brands lean on the same core fibres. cotton, polyester, viscose appear in the top five for both AllSaints and Reformation. Each catalogue has a similar share of nearly-all-natural pieces — 40.5% at AllSaints and 43.1% at Reformation.
Where they differ
Reformation runs 7.3 percentage points higher on average natural fibre than AllSaints (63% vs 55.7%). AllSaints is markedly more polyester-heavy: 23.3% of items are 50%+ polyester, vs 6.8% at Reformation. The biggest category divergence is skirts — Reformation at 65.5% natural fibre, AllSaints at 35.7%.
Verdict
Reformation is the marginally better default for fabric content, but the gap is small. If you're choosing between AllSaints and Reformation 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 Reformation better quality fabric?
Based on average natural fibre content, Reformation edges ahead — 63% vs 55.7% per garment across the 3,149 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.
Does AllSaints use more polyester than Reformation?
Yes. 23.3% of AllSaints products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 6.8% at Reformation.
How many products did you analyse for AllSaints vs Reformation?
1,681 AllSaints products and 1,468 Reformation products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.
Which has more 100% natural pieces — AllSaints or Reformation?
Reformation. 43.1% of Reformation products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 40.5% at AllSaints.
What's the most common fibre at AllSaints and Reformation?
Cotton is the most common fibre at AllSaints (in 47.5% of products), while Cotton leads at Reformation (33.3% of products).
Are AllSaints skirts better than Reformation's?
For skirts specifically, Reformation averages 65.5% natural fibre vs AllSaints's 35.7%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Reformation is the safer default.
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