Thread Report

PrettyLittleThing Shorts Fabric Composition.

We analyzed 48 shorts products from PrettyLittleThing. At 54.1% average natural fibre, shortss are one of PrettyLittleThing's better categories — 32.2 percentage points above their overall average of 21.9%. Cotton is the most common fibre in PrettyLittleThing shortss, found in 68.8% of products.

48Shorts Products
54.1%Avg Natural Fibre
21.9%PrettyLittleThing Overall

Top Fibres in PrettyLittleThing Shorts

Cotton
68.8%
Polyester
58.3%
Elastane
22.9%
Polyamide
8.3%
Nylon
2.1%

How PrettyLittleThing Compares — Shorts

Average Natural Fibre % by Brand

Levi's
99.5%
Barbour
94.1%
Massimo Dutti
91%
Madewell
87.3%
Arket
87%
COS
86.2%
Pull&Bear
84.7%
Acne Studios
81.7%
New Look
81.4%
Mango
80.1%
Aritzia
79%
Bershka
78.1%
Ganni
77.6%
& Other Stories
76.7%
River Island
75.9%
H&M
74.8%
Weekday
74.4%
Stradivarius
72.3%
Zara
70.7%
Maje
69.6%
Reformation
69%
Urban Outfitters
65.4%
AllSaints
63.9%
Topshop
60.7%
Anthropologie
59.9%
ASOS
55.7%
Princess Polly
55.3%
Sandro
55.1%
PrettyLittleThing
54.1%
Meshki
52.1%
Boohoo
39.3%
House of CB
37.5%
Patagonia
21%
Gymshark
4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are PrettyLittleThing shortss made of?

Across 48 shorts products from PrettyLittleThing, the average natural fibre content is 54.1%. This is above PrettyLittleThing's overall average of 21.9%.

Are PrettyLittleThing shortss good quality fabric?

At 54.1% average natural fibre, PrettyLittleThing shortss are a mixed bag. Higher natural fibre content generally means better breathability, durability, and less microplastic shedding.

Should I buy shortss from PrettyLittleThing?

If fabric composition matters to you, PrettyLittleThing shortss average 54.1% 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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