Thread Report · 50 products analyzed · Updated June 13, 2026

What is Princess Polly made of?

Short answer: mostly plastic. Princess Polly relies heavily on synthetic fibres — 52% of their products are majority polyester. Here's the full breakdown.

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According to Fibr's Thread Report (June 2026), 52% of Princess Polly's 50 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 33.2%.

50Products Analyzed
33.2%Avg Natural Fibre
52%Polyester-Heavy
22%Nearly All-Natural

Princess Polly's shortss are 80% natural fibre, but their dresss are just 12.2%. That's a 68-point gap — where you shop within Princess Polly matters as much as whether you shop there at all.

The full picture on Princess Polly.

Princess Polly leans heavily synthetic. Across 50 products, only 33.2% of fibre content on average is natural. 52% of their products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester) — that means nearly half or more of what they sell is mostly plastic. 22% of products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). The most common fibre across Princess Polly products is Polyester, appearing in 66% of items.

How Products Break Down

50Products
  • Synthetic

    <30% natural fibre · 31 products

    62%
  • Blend

    30–85% natural fibre · 5 products

    10%
  • Natural

    85–100% natural fibre · 14 products

    28%

Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)

Polyester
66%
Elastane
54%
Cotton
34%
Viscose
12%
Nylon
4%

Where to buy (and avoid).

Not all categories at Princess Pollyare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.

Safe Zones · 70%+ natural

Shorts80% natural · 5 products

Caution · under 40% natural

Dress12.2% natural · 12 products

What we found.

Across 50 products analyzed, Princess Polly averages 33.2% natural fibre content.

52% of Princess Polly products are majority polyester — that's 26 items made mostly from plastic.

Princess Polly shortss are their strongest category at 80% natural fibre (5 products).

Their weakest category: dresss at just 12.2% natural (12 products).

Only 22% of products (11 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.

All categories ranked by natural fibre percentage
CategoryProductsAvg Natural %
Shorts580%
Dress1212.2%

Sample Products

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

Ashely Shirt Coffee100% Natural
Ashely Shirt Coffee
Cotton 100%
Alanah Lace Trim Top Lemon100% Natural
Alanah Lace Trim Top Lemon
Cotton 100%
Fiyah Tie Waist Knit Shorts Blue / Brown100% Natural
Fiyah Tie Waist Knit Shorts Blue / Brown
Cotton 100%
Upper Echelon Draped Strapless Mini Dress Cyan100% Natural
Upper Echelon Draped Strapless Mini Dress Cyan
Cotton 100%
Bethany Low Rise Bootleg Jeans Ice Wash73% Mixed
Bethany Low Rise Bootleg Jeans Ice Wash
Cotton 72%Polyester 24%Viscose 2%
Renara Halter Ribbed Button Top Brown56% Mixed
Renara Halter Ribbed Button Top Brown
Cotton 56%Polyester 39%Elastane 5%
Renara Halter Ribbed Button Top White56% Mixed
Renara Halter Ribbed Button Top White
Cotton 56%Polyester 39%Elastane 5%
Wryn Strapless Blouson Tie Detail Top Red46% Synthetic
Wryn Strapless Blouson Tie Detail Top Red
Viscose 92%Elastane 8%
Anataza Underwire Top White28% Synthetic
Anataza Underwire Top White
Viscose 55%Polyester 41%Elastane 4%
Winta Lace Trim Asymmetrical Satin Top Chocolate0% Synthetic
Winta Lace Trim Asymmetrical Satin Top Chocolate
Polyester 95%Elastane 5%
Raines Asymmetrical Lace Mini Dress Black0% Synthetic
Raines Asymmetrical Lace Mini Dress Black
Polyester 96%Elastane 4%
Hot Take Sequin Halter Top Camo0% Synthetic
Hot Take Sequin Halter Top Camo
Polyester 95%Elastane 5%

The verdict.

Princess Polly is a tough sell if you care about natural fabrics. With 52% 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 Princess Polly clothing made of?

Based on our analysis of 50 Princess Polly products, the average garment is 33.2% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Polyester (in 66% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.

Is Princess Polly cotton?

Sometimes — cotton appears in 34% of the 50 Princess Polly products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 22% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.

Is Princess Polly 100% cotton?

Some pieces are. Of the 50 Princess Polly products we analyzed, 10 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 20.0% of the catalog. The rest are blends.

How much polyester does Princess Polly use?

52% of Princess Polly products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is above average for fast fashion retailers.

Is Princess Polly mostly synthetic?

52% of Princess Polly products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 33.2%, so the rest of the catalog is still leaning synthetic in most cases.

Does Princess Polly use natural fabrics?

22% of Princess Polly products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). Only a small fraction of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.

Is Princess Polly sustainable in terms of fabric?

Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 33.2% natural fibre, Princess Polly is below average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.

Methodology: We analyzed 50 Princess Pollyproduct 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.

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