Thread Report · 269 products analyzed · Updated July 24, 2026

What is Levi's made of?

Better than most. Levi's averages 88.5% natural fibre, which puts them ahead of many competitors. But not everything is equal.

According to Fibr's Thread Report (July 2026), 0% of Levi's's 269 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 88.5%.

269Products Analyzed
88.5%Avg Natural Fibre
0%Polyester-Heavy
49.1%Nearly All-Natural

49.1% of Levi's products are nearly all-natural (95%+). That's genuinely good — better than most fast fashion retailers.

The full picture on Levi's.

Levi's is one of the stronger performers in our dataset, averaging 88.5% natural fibre across 269 products we analyzed. Only 0% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. On the bright side, 49.1% of Levi's products are made almost entirely from natural fibres (95%+). The most common fibre across Levi's products is Cotton, appearing in 97.4% of items.

How Products Break Down

269Products

  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 1 products

    0.4%

  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 102 products

    37.9%

  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 166 products

    61.7%

Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)

Cotton
97.4%
Polyester
43.5%
Elastane
32.7%
Viscose
7.4%
Lyocell
5.2%

Where to buy (and avoid).

Not all categories at Levi'sare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.

Safe Zones · 70%+ natural

T-Shirt100% natural · 5 productsShorts99.4% natural · 9 productsShirt95.4% natural · 12 productsJacket91.9% natural · 16 productsJeans86.1% natural · 183 products

What we found.

Across 269 products analyzed, Levi's averages 88.5% natural fibre content.

Levi's t-shirts are their strongest category at 100% natural fibre (5 products).

Their weakest category: jeanss at just 86.1% natural (183 products).

Only 49.1% of products (132 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.

Cotton is the single most common fibre, appearing in 97.4% of all Levi's products.

All categories ranked by natural fibre percentage
CategoryProductsAvg Natural %
T-Shirt5100%
Shorts999.4%
Shirt1295.4%
Jacket1691.9%
Jeans18386.1%

Sample Products

A selection of Levi's products from our database — from most natural to most synthetic. Click to view on the retailer's site.

501® Levi's® Original Jeans100% Natural
501® Levi's® Original Jeans
Cotton 100%
501® Original Jeans100% Natural
501® Original Jeans
Cotton 100%
501® Original Jeans100% Natural
501® Original Jeans
Cotton 100%
501® Original Selvedge Jeans100% Natural
501® Original Selvedge Jeans
Cotton 100%
Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans84% Mixed
Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans
Cotton 84%Polyester 15%Elastane 1%
79078001784% Mixed
790780017
Cotton 84%Polyester 15%
18882088881% Mixed
188820888
Cotton 81%Polyester 18%
724™ High Rise Straight Jeans81% Mixed
724™ High Rise Straight Jeans
Cotton 81%Polyester 18%
Faux Leather Moto Jacket0% Synthetic
Faux Leather Moto Jacket
Polyurethane 100%
125010629100% Natural
125010629
Cotton 100%
501® Original Jeans100% Natural
501® Original Jeans
Cotton 100%
Iconic Western Denim Shirt100% Natural
Iconic Western Denim Shirt
Cotton 100%

The verdict.

Levi's is one of the better options for natural fabrics. With 49.1% of products being nearly all-natural, you have real choices here. Still — always check the label. Not every item is created equal.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is Levi's clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 269 Levi's products, the average garment is 88.5% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 97.4% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Levi's cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 97.4% of the 269 Levi's products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 49.1% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Levi's 100% cotton?

Some pieces are. Of the 269 Levi's products we analyzed, 125 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 46.5% of the catalog. The rest are blends.

How much polyester does Levi's use?

0% of Levi's products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Levi's mostly synthetic?

0% of Levi's products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 88.5%, so the rest of the catalog is mostly natural-led.

Does Levi's use natural fabrics?

49.1% of Levi's products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Levi's sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 88.5% natural fibre, Levi's is better than many competitors on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

Methodology: We analyzed 269 Levi'sproduct pages, extracting the fabric composition listed by the retailer. Products are categorized by name keywords. Natural fibre percentage is the sum of all natural fibres (cotton, linen, silk, wool, viscose, lyocell, etc.) in each product's composition. Data is refreshed monthly.

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/api/thread-report/levis
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How it's built & how to cite it
LLM index
/llms.txt

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Fibr Thread Report — Levi's, 2026-07-24. tryfibr.app/thread-report/levis

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