Thread Report · 1,669 products analyzed · Updated July 20, 2026
What is Gymshark made of?
Short answer: mostly plastic. Gymshark relies heavily on synthetic fibres — 26.3% of their products are majority polyester. Here's the full breakdown.
According to Fibr's Thread Report (July 2026), 26.3% of Gymshark's 1,669 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 21.9%.
Gymshark's hoodies are 74.3% natural fibre, but their shortss are just 4.7%. That's a 70-point gap — where you shop within Gymshark matters as much as whether you shop there at all.
The full picture on Gymshark.
Gymshark leans heavily synthetic. Across 1,669 products, only 21.9% of fibre content on average is natural. About 26.3% of products are polyester-heavy, a notable but not dominant share. Just 11.9% of products hit the 95%+ natural fibre mark — most items contain significant synthetic content. The most common fibre across Gymshark products is Elastane, appearing in 71.2% of items.
How Products Break Down
- 73.5%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 1,227 products
- 13.5%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 225 products
- 12.9%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 215 products
Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)
Where to buy (and avoid).
Not all categories at Gymsharkare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.
Safe Zones · 70%+ natural
Mixed Bag · 40–70% natural
Caution · under 40% natural
What we found.
Across 1,669 products analyzed, Gymshark averages 21.9% natural fibre content.
26.3% of Gymshark products are majority polyester — that's 439 items made mostly from plastic.
Gymshark hoodies are their strongest category at 74.3% natural fibre (52 products).
Their weakest category: shortss at just 4.7% natural (193 products).
Only 11.9% of products (199 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Hoodie | 52 | 74.3% |
| Shirt | 21 | 72.3% |
| T-Shirt | 107 | 45.5% |
| Pants | 50 | 45.2% |
| Jacket | 31 | 13.5% |
| Shorts | 193 | 4.7% |
Sample Products
A selection of Gymshark products from our database — from most natural to most synthetic. Click to view on the retailer's site.
The verdict.
Gymshark is a tough sell if you care about natural fabrics. With 26.3% of products being polyester-heavy, most of what they sell is effectively plastic clothing. If you do shop here, be very selective and always check the composition.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Gymshark clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 1,669 Gymshark products, the average garment is 21.9% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Elastane (in 71.2% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is Gymshark cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 25.9% of the 1,669 Gymshark products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 11.9% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is Gymshark 100% cotton?
Some pieces are. Of the 1,669 Gymshark products we analyzed, 197 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 11.8% of the catalog. The rest are blends.
How much polyester does Gymshark use?
26.3% of Gymshark products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.
Is Gymshark mostly synthetic?
26.3% of Gymshark products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 21.9%, so the rest of the catalog is still leaning synthetic in most cases.
Does Gymshark use natural fabrics?
11.9% of Gymshark products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Only a small fraction of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is Gymshark sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 21.9% natural fibre, Gymshark is below average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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Fibr Thread Report — Gymshark, 2026-07-20. tryfibr.app/thread-report/gymshark
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