Thread Report

Madewell Sweater Fabric Composition.

We analyzed 15 sweater products from Madewell. At 93.2% average natural fibre, sweaters are one of Madewell's better categories — 6.3 percentage points above their overall average of 86.9%. Cotton is the most common fibre in Madewell sweaters, found in 66.7% of products.

15Sweater Products
93.2%Avg Natural Fibre
86.9%Madewell Overall

Top Fibres in Madewell Sweater

Cotton
66.7%
Polyester
20%
Linen
20%
Polyamide
13.3%
Wool
13.3%

How Madewell Compares — Sweater

Average Natural Fibre % by Brand

COS
99.1%
Barbour
95.1%
Acne Studios
93.2%
Madewell
93.2%
J.Crew
92.4%
Arket
87.3%
Massimo Dutti
86.3%
Ganni
83.9%
Uniqlo
81.2%
Aritzia
80.3%
& Other Stories
79.7%
Anthropologie
78.8%
Maje
78.2%
House of CB
73.8%
AllSaints
72.3%
Reformation
72.3%
Sézane
71.6%
Alo Yoga
67.1%
Sandro
66.6%
Glassons
53%
Abercrombie & Fitch
46.8%
Zara
45%
ASOS
36.1%
Weekday
35.2%
SKIMS
34.8%
Mango
34.4%
Bershka
33.9%
Pull&Bear
28.3%
Meshki
20.4%
Princess Polly
20.3%
Cotton On
18.8%
Topshop
16.6%
Urban Outfitters
14.4%
Patagonia
6.5%
Boohoo
5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Madewell sweaters made of?

Across 15 sweater products from Madewell, the average natural fibre content is 93.2%. This is above Madewell's overall average of 86.9%.

Are Madewell sweaters good quality fabric?

At 93.2% average natural fibre, Madewell sweaters are among the better options. Higher natural fibre content generally means better breathability, durability, and less microplastic shedding.

Should I buy sweaters from Madewell?

If fabric composition matters to you, Madewell sweaters average 93.2% natural fibre. Use the Fibr browser extension to check individual items while shopping — fabric quality varies widely even within one category.

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Madewell Full Report456 total productsAll Brands: Sweater2023 products across all brandsMadewell Dress91.7% naturalMadewell Jacket91.8% naturalMadewell Jeans88.2% naturalMadewell Pants88.2% natural

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