Thread Report · 957 products analyzed · Updated July 18, 2026
What is & Other Stories made of?
Better than most. & Other Stories averages 64.6% natural fibre, which puts them ahead of many competitors. But not everything is equal.
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According to Fibr's Thread Report (July 2026), 8% of & Other Stories's 957 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 64.6%.
& Other Stories's jeanss are 99.3% natural fibre, but their dresss are just 61.5%. That's a 38-point gap — where you shop within & Other Stories matters as much as whether you shop there at all.
The full picture on & Other Stories.
& Other Stories sits in the middle of the pack with an average of 64.6% natural fibre across 957 products — a mix of natural and synthetic. Only 8% of products are polyester-heavy — relatively low compared to many retailers. 39.4% of products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). The most common fibre across & Other Stories products is Cotton, appearing in 41.3% of items.
How Products Break Down
- 21.2%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 203 products
- 34.3%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 328 products
- 44.5%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 426 products
Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)
Where to buy (and avoid).
Not all categories at & Other Storiesare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.
Safe Zones · 70%+ natural
What we found.
Across 957 products analyzed, & Other Stories averages 64.6% natural fibre content.
8% of & Other Stories products are majority polyester — that's 77 items made mostly from plastic.
& Other Stories jeanss are their strongest category at 99.3% natural fibre (68 products).
Their weakest category: dresss at just 61.5% natural (145 products).
Only 39.4% of products (377 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 68 | 99.3% |
| Shirt | 58 | 85.5% |
| Blazer | 22 | 84.5% |
| T-Shirt | 43 | 81.3% |
| Coat | 32 | 80.2% |
| Sweater | 23 | 79.7% |
| Shorts | 44 | 76.7% |
| Jacket | 46 | 69.4% |
| Skirt | 71 | 66.3% |
| Pants | 64 | 65.6% |
| Dress | 145 | 61.5% |
Sample Products
A selection of & Other Stories products from our database — from most natural to most synthetic. Click to view on the retailer's site.
The verdict.
& Other Stories is one of the better options for natural fabrics. With 39.4% of products being nearly all-natural, you have real choices here. Still — always check the label. Not every item is created equal.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is & Other Stories clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 957 & Other Stories products, the average garment is 64.6% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 41.3% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is & Other Stories cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 41.3% of the 957 & Other Stories products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 39.4% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is & Other Stories 100% cotton?
Some pieces are. Of the 957 & Other Stories products we analyzed, 252 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 26.3% of the catalog. The rest are blends.
How much polyester does & Other Stories use?
8% of & Other Stories products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.
Is & Other Stories mostly synthetic?
8% of & Other Stories products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 64.6%, so the rest of the catalog is mostly natural-led.
Does & Other Stories use natural fabrics?
39.4% of & Other Stories products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is & Other Stories sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 64.6% natural fibre, & Other Stories is better than many competitors on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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Suggested citation
Fibr Thread Report — & Other Stories, 2026-07-18. tryfibr.app/thread-report/stories
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