Thread Report · 55 products analyzed · Updated June 13, 2026
What is New Look made of?
Short answer: mostly plastic. New Look relies heavily on synthetic fibres — 63.6% of their products are majority polyester. Here's the full breakdown.
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According to Fibr's Thread Report (June 2026), 63.6% of New Look's 55 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 16.3%.
New Look's dresss are 21.7% natural fibre, but their skirts are just 0%. That's a 22-point gap — where you shop within New Look matters as much as whether you shop there at all.
The full picture on New Look.
New Look leans heavily synthetic. Across 55 products, only 16.3% of fibre content on average is natural. 63.6% of their products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester) — that means nearly half or more of what they sell is mostly plastic. Just 3.6% of products hit the 95%+ natural fibre mark — most items contain significant synthetic content. The most common fibre across New Look products is Polyester, appearing in 72.7% of items.
How Products Break Down
- 74.5%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 41 products
- 21.8%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 12 products
- 3.6%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 2 products
Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)
Where to buy (and avoid).
Not all categories at New Lookare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.
What we found.
Across 55 products analyzed, New Look averages 16.3% natural fibre content.
63.6% of New Look products are majority polyester — that's 35 items made mostly from plastic.
New Look dresss are their strongest category at 21.7% natural fibre (30 products).
Their weakest category: skirts at just 0% natural (5 products).
Only 3.6% of products (2 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Dress | 30 | 21.7% |
| Blazer | 8 | 11.4% |
| Jacket | 6 | 0% |
| Skirt | 5 | 0% |
Sample Products
A selection of New Look products from our database — from most natural to most synthetic. Click to view on the retailer's site.
The verdict.
New Look is a tough sell if you care about natural fabrics. With 63.6% 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 New Look clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 55 New Look products, the average garment is 16.3% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Polyester (in 72.7% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is New Look cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 9.1% of the 55 New Look products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 3.6% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is New Look 100% cotton?
Some pieces are. Of the 55 New Look products we analyzed, 2 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 3.6% of the catalog. The rest are blends.
How much polyester does New Look use?
63.6% of New Look products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is above average for fast fashion retailers.
Is New Look mostly synthetic?
63.6% of New Look products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 16.3%, so the rest of the catalog is still leaning synthetic in most cases.
Does New Look use natural fabrics?
3.6% of New Look products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Only a small fraction of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is New Look sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 16.3% natural fibre, New Look is below average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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Suggested citation
Fibr Thread Report — New Look, 2026-06-13. tryfibr.app/thread-report/newlook
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