Thread Report
Is Topshop sustainable? We checked 2,706 products.
Mixed — Topshop sits mid-pack at #35 of 55 brands, averaging 51.6% natural fibre. Fabric-wise, it depends heavily on what you pick.
Where Topshop's catalog falls
- 38.9%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 1,053 products
- 22.3%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 603 products
- 38.8%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 1,050 products
The fabric verdict
Topshop isn't great, but it's not the worst either. You can find natural fibre products here if you know where to look. Stick to the categories we flagged as safe zones, and check individual items with Fibr before buying.
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 Topshop's labor practices, emissions, water use, or production volumes. Treat it as one input, not a verdict.
Best and worst categories at Topshop
| Category | % natural fibre | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 97.7% | 202 |
| T-Shirt | 87% | 243 |
| Shirt | 75.2% | 128 |
| Shorts | 65.9% | 22 |
| Dress | 48.4% | 316 |
| Skirt | 48.1% | 250 |
| Pants | 46.2% | 48 |
| Hoodie | 31.8% | 5 |
| Jacket | 23.2% | 199 |
| Coat | 17.7% | 10 |
| Sweater | 16.3% | 148 |
| Blazer | 14.4% | 35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Topshop sustainable?
On fabric composition — the one factor we can measure — Topshop averages 51.6% natural fibre across 2,706 products, ranking #35 of 55 brands we track. That's roughly mid-pack. Fabric data can't speak to labor practices, emissions, or water use, so treat this as one input, not a verdict.
Is Topshop fast fashion?
We measure fabric, not business models — so we can't classify Topshop as fast fashion or not. What the data shows: 32.8% of their products are polyester-heavy and 37.4% are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Heavy synthetic reliance often correlates with fast-fashion production, but it isn't proof either way.
Is Topshop good quality?
Fabric composition is a reasonable quality proxy: natural fibres generally breathe better, last longer, and shed fewer microplastics. Topshop averages 51.6% natural fibre, which is about average. Individual items vary widely, so check the composition label on each piece.
Is Topshop worth it? Should I buy from them?
That depends on what you're buying. 37.4% of Topshop'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 Topshop mostly synthetic or natural?
48.8% of Topshop products are majority synthetic (less than 50% natural fibre by weighted content). The catalog as a whole averages 51.6% natural fibre, so it leans mixed.
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