Thread Report — Comparison
AllSaints vs Zara: Fabric Composition Compared.
We pulled fabric composition data from 1,681 AllSaints products and 14,530 Zara products. AllSaints edges ahead on natural fibre content (55.7% vs 51.9%), but the gap is small enough that category choice matters more than brand.
TL;DR
AllSaints wins on both natural fibre content (55.7% vs 51.9%) and on having fewer polyester-heavy products (23.3% vs 26.8%). The headline gap is 3.8 percentage points of natural fibre per garment.
By the Numbers
| Metric | AllSaints | Zara | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products in sample | 1,681 | 14,530 | Zara (larger sample) |
| Avg natural fibre % | 55.7% | 51.9% | AllSaints (over Zara) |
| % items ≥95% natural | 40.5% | 31.9% | AllSaints (over Zara) |
| % items polyester-majority | 23.3% | 26.8% | AllSaints (over Zara) |
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) | Zara (% 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) | Zara (count) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket | 26.6% (150) | 53.1% (893) | -26.5 |
| Sweater | 72.3% (29) | 48.7% (36) | +23.6 |
| Dress | 53.8% (243) | 40.6% (2205) | +13.2 |
| Skirt | 35.7% (119) | 48.2% (917) | -12.5 |
| Coat | 58.3% (37) | 48.6% (251) | +9.7 |
| Shorts | 63.9% (45) | 73.5% (144) | -9.6 |
| Shirt | 79.5% (52) | 71.4% (1193) | +8.1 |
| Jeans | 90% (115) | 97.7% (1133) | -7.7 |
| T-Shirt | 92.6% (245) | 85.3% (993) | +7.3 |
| Blazer | 40% (18) | 45% (486) | -5 |
| Pants | 48.8% (61) | 50.3% (1917) | -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 Zara. Average natural fibre content is nearly identical — 55.7% for AllSaints, 51.9% for Zara. Polyester reliance is comparable: 23.3% of AllSaints products are polyester-majority vs 26.8% at Zara.
Where they differ
If you specifically want nearly-all-natural garments, AllSaints has 40.5% of its catalogue at that level — Zara sits at 31.9%. The biggest category divergence is jackets — Zara at 53.1% natural fibre, AllSaints at 26.6%.
Verdict
AllSaints is the marginally better default for fabric content, but the gap is small. If you're choosing between AllSaints and Zara 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 Zara better quality fabric?
Based on average natural fibre content, AllSaints edges ahead — 55.7% vs 51.9% per garment across the 16,211 products we analysed. Higher natural fibre content generally correlates with better breathability, fewer microplastics, and longer wear.
Does Zara use more polyester than AllSaints?
Yes. 26.8% of Zara products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester), compared to 23.3% at AllSaints.
How many products did you analyse for AllSaints vs Zara?
1,681 AllSaints products and 14,530 Zara products — every item with a parseable fabric composition label from each brand's site.
Which has more 100% natural pieces — AllSaints or Zara?
AllSaints. 40.5% of AllSaints products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre by composition) versus 31.9% at Zara.
What's the most common fibre at AllSaints and Zara?
Cotton is the most common fibre at AllSaints (in 47.5% of products), while Cotton leads at Zara (43.2% of products).
Are AllSaints jackets better than Zara's?
For jackets specifically, Zara averages 53.1% natural fibre vs AllSaints's 26.6%. That's a meaningful gap — if you're shopping that category, Zara is the safer default.
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