Thread Report · 608 products analyzed · Updated July 5, 2026
What is Urban Outfitters made of?
It depends what you buy. Urban Outfitters is a mixed bag — some categories are mostly natural, others are mostly plastic. Here's where to shop smart.
According to Fibr's Thread Report (July 2026), 24.7% of Urban Outfitters's 608 analysed products are majority-synthetic, with an average natural-fibre content of 50.6%.
Urban Outfitters's jeanss are 94.7% natural fibre, but their sweaters are just 10%. That's a 85-point gap — where you shop within Urban Outfitters matters as much as whether you shop there at all.
The full picture on Urban Outfitters.
Urban Outfitters sits in the middle of the pack with an average of 50.6% natural fibre across 608 products — a mix of natural and synthetic. About 24.7% of products are polyester-heavy, a notable but not dominant share. 35.9% of products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). The most common fibre across Urban Outfitters products is Cotton, appearing in 51.6% of items.
How Products Break Down
- 41.1%
Synthetic
<30% natural fibre · 250 products
- 20.2%
Blend
30–85% natural fibre · 123 products
- 38.7%
Natural
85–100% natural fibre · 235 products
Most Common Fibres (% of products containing)
Where to buy (and avoid).
Not all categories at Urban Outfittersare equal. Here's where the natural fibres are.
Safe Zones · 70%+ natural
Mixed Bag · 40–70% natural
Caution · under 40% natural
What we found.
Across 608 products analyzed, Urban Outfitters averages 50.6% natural fibre content.
24.7% of Urban Outfitters products are majority polyester — that's 150 items made mostly from plastic.
Urban Outfitters jeanss are their strongest category at 94.7% natural fibre (70 products).
Their weakest category: sweaters at just 10% natural (6 products).
Only 35.9% of products (218 items) are 95%+ natural fibre.
| Category | Products | Avg Natural % |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 70 | 94.7% |
| T-Shirt | 72 | 75.4% |
| Shirt | 13 | 73.8% |
| Hoodie | 8 | 72.1% |
| Pants | 73 | 67.1% |
| Shorts | 61 | 64.2% |
| Dress | 19 | 53.7% |
| Jacket | 78 | 52.6% |
| Coat | 5 | 42% |
| Skirt | 14 | 36.4% |
| Sweater | 6 | 10% |
Sample Products
A selection of Urban Outfitters products from our database — from most natural to most synthetic. Click to view on the retailer's site.
The verdict.
Urban Outfitters isn't great, but it's not the worst either. You can find natural fibre products here if you know where to look. Stick to the categories we flagged as safe zones, and check individual items with Fibr before buying.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Urban Outfitters clothing made of?
Based on our analysis of 608 Urban Outfitters products, the average garment is 50.6% natural fibre. The most common single fibre is Cotton (in 51.6% of products). The remaining material is typically synthetic — polyester, polyamide, or acrylic.
Is Urban Outfitters cotton?
Sometimes — cotton appears in 51.6% of the 608 Urban Outfitters products we analyzed, but it's usually blended with synthetics. Only 35.9% of items are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre), so check the composition before assuming a piece is pure cotton.
Is Urban Outfitters 100% cotton?
Some pieces are. Of the 608 Urban Outfitters products we analyzed, 215 are 100% cotton (or near-pure, 95%+) — that's 35.4% of the catalog. The rest are blends.
How much polyester does Urban Outfitters use?
24.7% of Urban Outfitters products are polyester-heavy, meaning polyester makes up 50% or more of the garment. This is below average for fast fashion retailers.
Is Urban Outfitters mostly synthetic?
24.7% of Urban Outfitters products are polyester-heavy (50%+ polyester). Average natural fibre content is 50.6%, so the rest of the catalog is mixed.
Does Urban Outfitters use natural fabrics?
35.9% of Urban Outfitters products are nearly all-natural (95%+ natural fibre). A decent portion of their range avoids synthetic fibres entirely.
Is Urban Outfitters sustainable in terms of fabric?
Fabric composition is one factor in sustainability. With an average of 50.6% natural fibre, Urban Outfitters is about average on this measure. Natural fibres generally biodegrade and shed fewer microplastics than synthetics.
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