Thread Report

H&M Shorts Fabric Composition.

We analyzed 72 shorts products from H&M. At 76.2% average natural fibre, shortss are one of H&M's better categories — 22.8 percentage points above their overall average of 53.4%. Cotton is the most common fibre in H&M shortss, found in 76.4% of products.

72Shorts Products
76.2%Avg Natural Fibre
53.4%H&M Overall

Top Fibres in H&M Shorts

Cotton
76.4%
Rayon
27.8%
Polyester
19.4%
Linen
13.9%
Polyamide
12.5%

How H&M Compares — Shorts

Average Natural Fibre % by Brand

Levi's
99.4%
Barbour
94.1%
Massimo Dutti
91%
Arket
87.4%
Madewell
87.3%
COS
86.2%
Pull&Bear
84.1%
Aritzia
82.3%
Acne Studios
81.7%
New Look
81.4%
Ganni
80.4%
Mango
80.1%
Bershka
78.2%
& Other Stories
76.7%
River Island
76.4%
H&M
76.2%
Quince
76%
Weekday
75%
Stradivarius
73.9%
Reformation
69.7%
Zara
69.3%
Maje
68.9%
Urban Outfitters
65.4%
AllSaints
63.9%
Topshop
60.7%
Princess Polly
56%
ASOS
55.7%
Sandro
55.1%
PrettyLittleThing
54.9%
Anthropologie
53.7%
Meshki
51.3%
Boohoo
38.8%
House of CB
37.5%
Patagonia
21%
Gymshark
4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are H&M shortss made of?

Across 72 shorts products from H&M, the average natural fibre content is 76.2%. This is above H&M's overall average of 53.4%.

Are H&M shortss good quality fabric?

At 76.2% average natural fibre, H&M shortss are among the better options. Higher natural fibre content generally means better breathability, durability, and less microplastic shedding.

Should I buy shortss from H&M?

If fabric composition matters to you, H&M shortss average 76.2% natural fibre. Use the Fibr browser extension to check individual items while shopping — fabric quality varies widely even within one category.

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