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How Much Polyester Does Madewell Use?
Polyester appears in 14.5% of Madewell products (66 out of 456). While not their primary fibre, it's present in a notable share of the range. When polyester is used, it makes up an average of 36.8% of the garment's composition. It's usually blended with other fibres rather than being the primary material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much polyester does Madewell use?
Polyester appears in 14.5% of Madewell products. When it is used, it typically makes up 36.8% of the garment's fabric composition.
Does Madewell have polyester-free clothing?
86% of Madewell products in our database do not contain polyester. You can use the Fibr extension to identify these items while shopping.
Is polyester in Madewell clothing a problem?
Polyester is a synthetic fibre that sheds microplastics when washed and does not biodegrade. It appears in a minority of Madewell products.
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