Thread Report

Is Arket sustainable? We checked 707 products.

On fabric composition, yes — Arket ranks #16 of 55 brands with 75.6% average natural fibre. But fabric is only one part of sustainability.

75.6%Avg Natural Fibre
5.4%Polyester-Heavy
20.8%Majority Synthetic
#16 of 55Natural Fibre Rank

Where Arket's catalog falls

707Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 111 products

    15.7%
  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 156 products

    22.1%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 440 products

    62.2%

The fabric verdict

Arket is one of the better options for natural fabrics. With 59.8% of products being nearly all-natural, you have real choices here. Still — always check the label. Not every item is created equal.

One honest caveat: this report measures fabric composition only. Natural fibres biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics, which makes fibre content a meaningful — and rare — measurable sustainability signal. But it says nothing about Arket's labor practices, emissions, water use, or production volumes. Treat it as one input, not a verdict.

Best and worst categories at Arket

Category% natural fibreProducts
Shirt95.8%106
Jeans93.9%64
T-Shirt92%72
Sweater87.3%41
Shorts86.3%35
Dress81.3%58
Pants79.8%60
Skirt74.3%44
Blazer69.2%16
Coat55.9%9
Jacket47.5%38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arket sustainable?

On fabric composition — the one factor we can measure — Arket averages 75.6% natural fibre across 707 products, ranking #16 of 55 brands we track. That's among the better scores. Fabric data can't speak to labor practices, emissions, or water use, so treat this as one input, not a verdict.

Is Arket fast fashion?

We measure fabric, not business models — so we can't classify Arket as fast fashion or not. What the data shows: 5.4% of their products are polyester-heavy and 59.8% are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Heavy synthetic reliance often correlates with fast-fashion production, but it isn't proof either way.

Is Arket good quality?

Fabric composition is a reasonable quality proxy: natural fibres generally breathe better, last longer, and shed fewer microplastics. Arket averages 75.6% natural fibre, which is better than most brands we track. Individual items vary widely, so check the composition label on each piece.

Is Arket worth it? Should I buy from them?

That depends on what you're buying. 59.8% of Arket's catalog is nearly all-natural, so good pieces exist even beyond their solid average. Use the Fibr extension to check fabric composition on individual items while you shop — it varies more within a brand than between brands.

Is Arket mostly synthetic or natural?

20.8% of Arket products are majority synthetic (less than 50% natural fibre by weighted content). The catalog as a whole averages 75.6% natural fibre, so it leans natural.

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