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.
Where Gymshark's catalog falls
- 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
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 fibre | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Hoodie | 74.3% | 52 |
| Shirt | 72.3% | 21 |
| T-Shirt | 45.5% | 107 |
| Pants | 45.2% | 50 |
| Jacket | 13.5% | 31 |
| Shorts | 4.7% | 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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