Thread Report

Is Madewell Polyester? We checked 456 products.

Sometimes — 14.5% of Madewell products contain polyester, but most are blended with other fibres.

456Products Analyzed
14.5%Containing Polyester
36.8%Avg Polyester when present
2100% Polyester

Madewell products with the most polyester

Sorted by polyester content — purest first. Click any to view on Madewell's site.

Petite Sleeveless Midi Dress0% Synthetic
Petite Sleeveless Midi Dress
Polyester 100%
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The Hester Flat in Crochet3% Synthetic
The Hester Flat in Crochet
Polyester 97%Leather 3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madewell polyester?

Sometimes — 14.5% of Madewell products contain polyester, but most are blended with other fibres.

Does Madewell use polyester?

Yes — polyester appears in 14.5% of the 456 Madewell products we analyzed.

What percentage of Madewell clothing is polyester?

14.5% of Madewell products contain polyester. In those garments it averages 36.8% of the fabric composition.

How many Madewell products are 100% polyester?

2 Madewell products in our database are 100% polyester (or near-pure, 95%+). That's 0.4% of their catalog.

How does Madewell's polyester use compare to other brands?

Across all 55 retailers we track, polyester appears in 39.4% of products on average. Madewell sits below that average at 14.5%.

When Madewell uses polyester, how much is in each garment?

Among the 66 Madewell products that contain polyester, the fibre makes up 36.8% of the garment on average.

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