Thread Report

Patagonia Sweater Fabric Composition.

We analyzed 10 sweater products from Patagonia. At 6.5% average natural fibre, sweaters fall below Patagonia's overall average of 23.6% by 17.1 points — one of their weaker categories. Polyester is the most common fibre in Patagonia sweaters, found in 60% of products.

10Sweater Products
6.5%Avg Natural Fibre
23.6%Patagonia Overall

Top Fibres in Patagonia Sweater

Polyester
60%
Nylon
40%
Wool
10%

How Patagonia 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 Patagonia sweaters made of?

Across 10 sweater products from Patagonia, the average natural fibre content is 6.5%. This is below Patagonia's overall average of 23.6%.

Are Patagonia sweaters good quality fabric?

At 6.5% average natural fibre, Patagonia sweaters are on the synthetic side. Higher natural fibre content generally means better breathability, durability, and less microplastic shedding.

Should I buy sweaters from Patagonia?

If fabric composition matters to you, Patagonia sweaters average 6.5% 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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Patagonia Full Report338 total productsAll Brands: Sweater2023 products across all brandsPatagonia Jacket14% naturalPatagonia Shirt16.4% naturalPatagonia Pants24.7% naturalPatagonia Shorts21% natural

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