Thread Report · 203 products analyzed · Updated July 28, 2026

What is Nasty Gal made of?

Name: Nasty Gal Fabric Composition Analysis
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Short answer: mostly plastic. Nasty Gal relies heavily on synthetic fibres — 80.8% of their products are majority polyester. Here's the full breakdown.

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According to Fibr's Thread Report (July 2026), 80.8% of Nasty Gal's 203 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 7.4%.

203Products Analyzed

7.4%Avg Natural Fibre

80.8%Polyester-Heavy

4.4%Nearly All-Natural

The full picture on Nasty Gal.

Nasty Gal leans heavily synthetic. Across 203 products, only 7.4% of fibre content on average is natural. 80.8% of their products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester) — that means nearly half or more of what they sell is mostly plastic. Just 4.4% of products hit the 95%+ natural fibre mark — most items contain significant synthetic content. The most common fibre across Nasty Gal products is Polyester, appearing in 80.8% of items.

How Products Break Down

Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 182 products
89.7%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 12 products
5.9%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 9 products
4.4%

Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)

Polyester

80.8%

Elastane

43.8%

Acrylic

10.3%

Cotton

9.4%

Polyamide

Where to buy (and avoid).

Not all categories at Nasty Galare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.

Caution · under 40% natural

Dress7.2% natural · 196 products

What we found.

Across 203 products analyzed, Nasty Gal averages 7.4% natural fibre content.

80.8% of Nasty Gal products are majority polyester — that's 164 items made mostly from plastic.

Only 4.4% of products (9 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.

Polyester is the single most common fibre, appearing in 80.8% of all Nasty Gal products.

All categories ranked by natural fibre percentage
Category	Products	Avg Natural %
Dress	196	7.2%

Sample Products

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

100% Natural

Cheesecloth Halter Mini Beach Dress

Cotton 100%

100% Natural

Cheesecloth Halter Mini Beach Dress

Cotton 100%

100% Natural

Plus Cheesecloth Cold Shoulder Maxi Beach Dress

Cotton 100%

100% Natural

Filigree Knit Backless Maxi Beach Dress

Cotton 100%

50% Mixed

Beach Crochet Stripe Knitted Maxi Dress

Cotton 50%Acrylic 50%

50% Mixed

Cheesecloth Shirred Mini Beach Dress

Viscose 100%

50% Mixed

Tassel Crochet Beach Tunic

Cotton 50%Acrylic 50%

50% Mixed

Tassel Crochet Beach Tunic

Cotton 50%Acrylic 50%

12% Synthetic

Plus Crochet Beach Dress

Polyester 88%Cotton 12%

0% Synthetic

Blur Print Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Beach Dress

Polyester 100%

0% Synthetic

Abstract Leopard Print Sheer Mesh Cowl Neck Low Back Maxi Beach Dress

Polyester 95%Elastane 5%

0% Synthetic

Abstract Print Sheer Mesh Asym Cowl Back Mini Beach Dress

Polyester 95%Elastane 5%

The verdict.

Nasty Gal is a tough sell if you care about natural fabrics. With 80.8% of products being polyester-heavy, most of what they sell is effectively plastic clothing. If you do shop here, be very selective and always check the composition.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is Nasty Gal clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 203 Nasty Gal products, the average garment is 7.4% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Polyester (in 80.8% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Nasty Gal cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 9.4% of the 203 Nasty Gal products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 4.4% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Nasty Gal 100% cotton?

Some pieces are. Of the 203 Nasty Gal products we analyzed, 9 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 4.4% of the catalog. The rest are blends.

How much polyester does Nasty Gal use?

80.8% of Nasty Gal products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is above average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Nasty Gal mostly synthetic?

80.8% of Nasty Gal products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 7.4%, so the rest of the catalog is still leaning synthetic in most cases.

Does Nasty Gal use natural fabrics?

4.4% of Nasty Gal products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Only a small fraction of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Nasty Gal sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 7.4% natural fibre, Nasty Gal is below average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

Methodology: We analyzed 203 Nasty Galproduct 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.