Thread Report

Is Gymshark sustainable? We checked 1,669 products.

On fabric composition, it's hard to call Gymshark sustainable — 76.8% of their products are majority synthetic, ranking them #52 of 55 brands.

21.9%Avg Natural Fibre
26.3%Polyester-Heavy
76.8%Majority Synthetic
#52 of 55Natural Fibre Rank

Where Gymshark's catalog falls

1,669Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 1,227 products

    73.5%
  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 225 products

    13.5%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 215 products

    12.9%

The fabric 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.

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 Gymshark's labor practices, emissions, water use, or production volumes. Treat it as one input, not a verdict.

Direction of travel: Gymshark's average natural fibre content has moved from 19.8% in May 2026 to 21.9% today, based on our point-in-time catalog snapshots.

Best and worst categories at Gymshark

Category% natural fibreProducts
Hoodie74.3%52
Shirt72.3%21
T-Shirt45.5%107
Pants45.2%50
Jacket13.5%31
Shorts4.7%193

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gymshark sustainable?

On fabric composition — the one factor we can measure — Gymshark averages 21.9% natural fibre across 1,669 products, ranking #52 of 55 brands we track. That's toward the bottom. Fabric data can't speak to labor practices, emissions, or water use, so treat this as one input, not a verdict.

Is Gymshark fast fashion?

We measure fabric, not business models — so we can't classify Gymshark as fast fashion or not. What the data shows: 26.3% of their products are polyester-heavy and 11.9% are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Heavy synthetic reliance often correlates with fast-fashion production, but it isn't proof either way.

Is Gymshark good quality?

Fabric composition is a reasonable quality proxy: natural fibres generally breathe better, last longer, and shed fewer microplastics. Gymshark averages 21.9% natural fibre, which is below average. Individual items vary widely, so check the composition label on each piece.

Is Gymshark worth it? Should I buy from them?

That depends on what you're buying. 11.9% of Gymshark's catalog is nearly all-natural, so good pieces exist even though the average leans synthetic. Use the Fibr extension to check fabric composition on individual items while you shop — it varies more within a brand than between brands.

Is Gymshark mostly synthetic or natural?

76.8% of Gymshark products are majority synthetic (less than 50% natural fibre by weighted content). The catalog as a whole averages 21.9% natural fibre, so it leans synthetic.

Has Gymshark's fabric composition changed?

Yes — average natural fibre content has gone up from 19.8% (May 2026) to 21.9% today, based on our point-in-time snapshots of their catalog.

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