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The clothes we live in are the ones we think about least: the T-shirt, the jeans, the jumper that goes with everything. On Amazon’s best-seller lists, most of them are made of plastic, and the listing says so in one short line.

We read that line on 64 of the best-selling pieces, scored every one the same way, and marked the ones we would pick. The natural-fibre side of the wardrobe has its own page: Conscious Clothing.

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A woman in baggy jeans and a cotton T-shirt reads in a macramé hammock between two palm trees in a tropical garden

The body doesn’t wear one shirt.

It wears the accumulation of every day.

What these clothes are actually made of

Seven fibres, and where each one tops out

Every piece starts at 100 on each of our four pillars. A ceiling is the highest a pillar can reach for that material, whatever else the piece gets right. Frequency asks how far the fibre has travelled from the plant; Gaia asks where it goes when you are done with it.

FibreWhat it isFrequency ceilingGaia ceiling
CottonA plant fibre. Without an organic certificate number we charge the two farm rows: pesticides and water.100100less the farm rows
Linen, hempFibre from the stem of the plant. Rare on the everyday best-seller lists, and the best score here when it turns up.100100
ViscoseViscose Plant-based, chemically made: wood pulp dissolved with chemicals and spun back into thread. Rayon is the US name for the same fibre., rayonRayon The US name for viscose: wood pulp dissolved with chemicals and spun back into thread., modalModal Plant-based, chemically made: a soft fibre from beech wood, made by the viscose process.Plant-based, chemically made: wood pulp dissolved with carbon disulfide and spun back into thread. It breaks down like a plant fibre afterwards.70100less the carbon-disulfide row
ElastaneElastane Also sold as spandex or Lycra. A stretchy plastic fibre, added in small amounts so clothes stretch and spring back., spandexThe stretch. A little of it in a natural fabric lowers both ceilings, step by step, by how much is in there.95 to 7095 to 70
Cotton-polyesterPolyester A plastic fibre made from oil, most often PET, the same plastic as drinks bottles. blendsPart plant, part plastic, and no washing machine will ever separate them again. The more polyester, the lower the ceiling.70 to 5570 to 40
Polyester, nylonNylon Also called polyamide. A strong, smooth plastic fibre made from oil., acrylicAcrylic A plastic fibre spun to look and feel like wool. It sheds more microfibres in the wash than polyester.Plastic, from oil. Sheds microfibresMicrofibres Tiny fibres shed in the wash. Synthetic ones do not break down afterwards. in every wash and does not break down afterwards. Acrylic sheds the most of the three.5540
Recycled polyesterStill polyester. Where the plastic came from changes; what you wear does not. It earns no credit on Shake.5540

What to be mindful of

What the everyday shelf is made of

↓Plastic by the percentage

Of the 19 best-selling women’s tops and dresses we scored, 14 are half plastic or more. Across all 64 pieces, 27 are.

↓It sheds in the wash

One study counted about 729,000 fibres from a 6 kg load of acrylic, and 496,000 from polyester.

↓Dyes nobody names

Almost no listing names its dyes. Four Amazon Essentials pieces say they are certified to OEKO-TEXOEKO-TEX An independent textile label: the product was tested against a long list of harmful substances. Every certificate has a number anyone can check on the OEKO-TEX Label Check. Standard 100, but three give no certificate number. The fourth shows one, and on the OEKO-TEX Label Check that certificate has expired. So the dye rows still apply; we show the claim on their cards.

↓Bisphenols and polyester

Where polyester is half the fabric or more, our bisphenolBisphenols A group of chemicals our repository tracks in polyester textiles. The row applies when polyester is half the fabric or more and no test is published. row applies. No brand on these lists publishes a test on the finished garment.

↓Recycled is still polyester

“Certified recycled” changes where the plastic came from. It still sheds, and it still will not break down.

↓Made from plants, chemically

Viscose, rayon, modal and bamboo viscose start as wood. The making uses carbon disulfide, which is why those pieces lose points on Gaia.

What to look for instead

Small changes that move the number

↑A fabric line with numbers

“Polyester, spandex” with no percentages tells you nothing. We leave those listings out, and so can you.

↑Cotton as the main fibre

Cotton-rich pieces are the bridge: most of the Shake Picks on this page are mostly cotton.

↑Jeans with little stretch

Classic denim is mostly cotton. 4 of the 15 best-selling jeans we read are 100% cotton.

↑One fibre, not five

A single fibre can be recycled or composted. A blend of four cannot be taken apart again.

↑A certificate number

GOTS or OEKO-TEX with a number we can look up lifts a score. Only one of these listings shows one, and it has expired.

↑Natural fibres first

Linen, wool and organic cotton have their own shelf on Conscious Clothing.

Everyday clothing: what sells, and what we would pick

Shake Picks

A Shake Pick scores Worth a Pause or better and is never mostly plastic. On this page that means cotton-rich pieces, a little linen, and some plant-based but chemically made fibres, which we label. 37 of the 64 best sellers qualify. Here is the best of each kind.

TopsHanes Women’s Cotton Long Sleeve T-ShirtFrom our Activewear shelf · 100% cottonShake score81.25%
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Dresses100% Linen Slip DressFrom our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% linenShake score88.75%
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SweatersAmazon Essentials Men’s Crewneck SweaterAmazon USA men’s sweaters #3 · 100% cottonShake score81.25%
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PantsLepunuo Cargo PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #7 · 97% cotton, 3% spandexShake score80.00%
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DenimLevi’s Women’s Cinch JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #7 · 100% cottonShake score81.25%
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Already wearing something? Check it in ShakeUP and see which Shake Picks score higher.

Score what you use

The most sold

Amazon USA best sellers: women’s Tops, Tees & Blouses, Dresses, Sweaters, Pants and Jeans, and men’s T-Shirts, Shirts, Sweaters, Pants and Jeans. Within each tab the order is Amazon’s sales rank, not our score. We read the fabric line on every listing and left out pieces whose fabric changes with the colour, or that give no percentages. The All tab shows the top 25: twenty women’s pieces and five men’s. Shake Picks from our other shelves sit at the end of each tab.

We earn from Amazon on these links, not from the brands. Amazon pays us the same whether we score a piece 40% or 95%.

No men’s dresses on the lists we read. Try Tops or Denim.
ProductShake scoreBand
Tops
ANRABESS Ribbed Long Sleeve Fitted TopAmazon USA women’s tops #1 · 93% rayon, 7% elastanePlant-based, chemically made
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People55Animals100Gaia80Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 7% plastic: Gaia ceiling 90, Frequency ceiling 90. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

76.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Trendy Queen Long Sleeve T-ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #2 · 88% polyester, 12% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
PRETTYGARDEN Bell Sleeve Ribbed Knit TopAmazon USA women’s tops #3 · 92% viscose, 8% elastanePlant-based, chemically made
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People55Animals100Gaia80Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 8% plastic: Gaia ceiling 90, Frequency ceiling 90. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

76.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Zeagoo Slim Fit Long Sleeve ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #4 · 88% polyester, 12% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve CrewneckAmazon USA women’s tops #5 · 56% cotton, 37% modal, 7% elastane
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People55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 7% plastic: Gaia ceiling 90, Frequency ceiling 90. On the label: “Certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX”. The listing does not show the certificate number, the institute or what it covers, so we show it here as evidence and it adds no points. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

68.75%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Trendy Queen Short Sleeve T-ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #6 · 88% polyester, 12% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Ribbed Scoop NeckAmazon USA women’s tops #8 · 58% cotton, 39% modal, 3% elastane
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People55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 3% plastic: Gaia ceiling 95, Frequency ceiling 95. On the label: “Certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX”. The listing does not show the certificate number, the institute or what it covers, so we show it here as evidence and it adds no points. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

68.75%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Zeagoo Casual Long Sleeve TopAmazon USA women’s tops #10 · 76% polyester, 19% viscose, 5% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 81% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Trendy Queen Square Neck TopAmazon USA women’s tops #11 · 88% polyester, 12% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
AUTOMET Crew Neck Long Sleeve ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #12 · 88% polyester, 12% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Gildan Men’s Crew T-ShirtMen’sAmazon USA men’s T-shirts #1 · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

81.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Comfort Colors Adult Short Sleeve TeeMen’sAmazon USA men’s T-shirts #4 · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. On the label: garment-dyed with pigment dyes. The pigments are not named, so the azo-dye row still applies. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

81.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Russell Athletic Men’s Cotton TeeMen’sAmazon USA men’s T-shirts #5 · 60% cotton, 40% polyester
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 40% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
J.VER Men’s Dress ShirtMen’sAmazon USA men’s shirts #2 · 62% cotton, 35% polyester, 3% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 38% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Hanes Women’s Cotton Long Sleeve T-ShirtShake Pick from our Activewear shelf · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

81.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Andrew Scott Men’s Cotton Long Sleeve T-ShirtMen’sShake Pick from our Activewear shelf · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

81.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Dresses
OFEEFAN Long Sleeve DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #1 · 70% polyester, 25% rayon, 5% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 75% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
BORIFLORS Elegant DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #2 · 90% polyester, 10% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
BTFBM Ruched DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #4 · 93% viscose, 7% elastanePlant-based, chemically made
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People55Animals100Gaia80Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 7% plastic: Gaia ceiling 90, Frequency ceiling 90. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

76.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Memoriesea High Neck DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #5 · 90% polyester, 10% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
PRETTYGARDEN A-Line DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #6 · 56.8% polyester, 38.7% cotton, 4.5% elastane
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People37.6Animals78Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 61.3% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

52.65%ReconsiderSee where to buy
OFEEFAN Fall DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #7 · 70% polyester, 25% rayon, 5% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 75% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Trendy Queen DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #8 · 95% polyester, 5% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
PRETTYGARDEN Summer DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #9 · 99% polyester, 1% elastane
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Sipaya Bodycon Maxi DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #10 · 95% polyester, 5% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
100% Linen Slip DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% linen
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People55Animals100Gaia100Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

88.75%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
100% Linen Spaghetti-Strap DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% linen
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People55Animals100Gaia100Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

88.75%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
The Drop Linen DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% linen
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People55Animals100Gaia100Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

88.75%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
chouyatou Cotton Sun DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

81.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Sweaters
Trendy Queen Cropped SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #1 · 71% polyester, 18% acrylic, 11% polyamide
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Trendy Queen Women’s SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #2 · 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
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People55Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 40% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.75%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
LILLUSORY CardiganAmazon USA women’s sweaters #3 · 65% polyester, 30% rayon, 5% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 70% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
PRETTYGARDEN Open Front CardiganAmazon USA women’s sweaters #4 · 72% polyester, 24% acrylic, 4% elastane
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
PRETTYGARDEN Chunky Knit SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #5 · 100% acrylic
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People55Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

59.50%ReconsiderSee where to buy
GRACE KARIN Knit SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #6 · 75% viscose, 25% polyesterPlant-based, chemically made
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People53.2Animals88Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 25% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

69.80%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Amazon Essentials Women’s SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #8 · 55% cotton, 25% modal, 20% polyester
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People53.2Animals78Gaia48Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 20% plastic: Gaia ceiling 80, Frequency ceiling 80. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

62.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
ANRABESS Fall SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #9 · 38% polyester, 30% PBT, 20% acrylic, 12% nylon
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People53.2Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

59.05%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Zeagoo Wool Blend SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #10 · 51% viscose, 43% polyester, 6% woolPlant-based, chemically made
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People53.2Animals88Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 43% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Nautica Men’s Quarter-Zip SweaterMen’sAmazon USA men’s sweaters #1 · 56% cotton, 44% rayon
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People55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Utopia Wear Cotton SweatshirtMen’sAmazon USA men’s sweaters #2 · 52% cotton, 46% polyester, 2% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 48% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Amazon Essentials Men’s Crewneck SweaterMen’sAmazon USA men’s sweaters #3 · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. On the label: “Certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX”. The certificate number sits in the listing’s Climate Pledge panel: 14.HBD.47176. On the OEKO-TEX Label Check (26 October 2026) that certificate has expired, so it adds no points; we show it here as evidence. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Pants
Lee Ultra Lux Pull-On PantAmazon USA women’s pants #1 · 49% cotton, 47% polyester, 4% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 51% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

56.55%ReconsiderSee where to buy
PRETTYGARDEN Tailored PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #2 · 100% polyester
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Ewedoos Wide Leg PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #3 · 97% polyester, 3% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Lee Wrinkle Free Relaxed PantAmazon USA women’s pants #4 · 71% cotton, 26% polyester, 3% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 29% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
DLOODA Bootcut PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #5 · 80% polyester, 20% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
PRETTYGARDEN Wide Leg PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #6 · 100% polyester
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Lepunuo Cargo PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #7 · 97% cotton, 3% spandex
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 3% plastic: Gaia ceiling 95, Frequency ceiling 95. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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NIMIN Wide Leg PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #8 · 92% polyester, 8% spandex
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Xiaoxuemeng Baggy PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #9 · 70% cotton, 30% polyester
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 30% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Wrangler Men’s Relaxed Fit PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #1 · 98% cotton, 2% spandex
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 2% plastic: Gaia ceiling 95, Frequency ceiling 95. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Amazon Essentials Men’s PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #2 · 100% polyester (certified recycled)
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Haggar Men’s Classic PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #3 · 61% cotton, 37% polyester, 2% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 39% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Men’s Classic Fit PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #4 · 100% polyester
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People37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Polyester is half the fabric or more: the bisphenol row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). 100% plastic: Gaia ceiling 40, Frequency ceiling 55. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

55.15%ReconsiderSee where to buy
Amazon Essentials Men’s ChinoMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #5 · 97% cotton, 3% elastane
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 3% plastic: Gaia ceiling 95, Frequency ceiling 95. On the label: “Certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX”. The listing does not show the certificate number, the institute or what it covers, so we show it here as evidence and it adds no points. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Denim
Sidefeel Wide Leg JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #1 · 65% cotton, 33% polyester, 2% elastane
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 35% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #2 · 98% cotton, 2% spandex
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 2% plastic: Gaia ceiling 95, Frequency ceiling 95. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Dokotoo Casual JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #3 · 78% cotton, 20% polyester, 2% elastane
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 22% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Levi’s Women’s 318 Shaping JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #4 · 78% cotton, 21% polyester, 1% elastane
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 22% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
WallFlower Luscious Curvy JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #5 · 80% cotton, 19% polyester, 1% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency80

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 20% plastic: Gaia ceiling 80, Frequency ceiling 80. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Lee Ultra Lux JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #6 · 69% cotton, 15% rayon, 13% polyester, 3% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia48Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 16% plastic: Gaia ceiling 80, Frequency ceiling 80. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

62.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Levi’s Women’s Cinch JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #7 · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

81.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Amazon Essentials Women’s JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #8 · 52% cotton, 39% polyester, 9% elastane
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 48% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Sidefeel JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #9 · 65% cotton, 33% polyester, 2% elastane
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 35% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

67.30%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
UPNET High Rise JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #10 · 67.3% cotton, 31.9% polyester, 0.8% spandex
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People53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). Polyester or nylon present: the disperse-dye row applies (People). Synthetic fibre sheds microfibres in every wash (Animals and Gaia). No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 32.7% plastic: Gaia ceiling 70, Frequency ceiling 70. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Rustler Men’s Classic JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #1 · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Wrangler Authentics Men’s JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #2 · 82% cotton, 16% rayon, 2% spandex
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People55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). Viscose, rayon or modal: plant-based, chemically made, so the carbon-disulfide row applies (Gaia) and Frequency is capped at 70. 2% plastic: Gaia ceiling 95, Frequency ceiling 95. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

68.75%Shake PickWorth a PauseSee where to buy
Levi’s Men’s 505 Regular Fit JeansMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #3 · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

81.25%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy
Wrangler Men’s Comfort Fit JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #4 · 100% cotton
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). No plastic in the fabric. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

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Wrangler Authentics Men’s Stretch JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #5 · 98% cotton, 2% spandex
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People55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95

Dyes are not named on the listing, so the azo-dye row applies (People). People is held at 55 until a listing answers our material questions. No organic certificate number, so the two conventional-cotton rows apply (Animals and Gaia). 2% plastic: Gaia ceiling 95, Frequency ceiling 95. We earn from Amazon on this link, not from the brand.

80.00%Shake PickAlignedSee where to buy

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Denim, in plain words

Jeans were the surprise of this shelf. Classic denim is mostly cotton, so the best-selling jeans score better than almost anything else here: 4 of the 15 we read are 100% cotton. Stretch is where plastic slips in: “comfort stretch” jeans on these lists carry up to 39% polyester.

What we cannot see yet is how denim is dyed and finished. Two questions we now ask every jeans listing: what dye, and by what process; and how the faded look is made, with laser and ozone, or with sandblasting and spray. No listing we read answers either. Denim will get a page of its own.

Three things this table does not say

  1. It does not say a polyester top will harm you. Our rows describe what is evidenced about the materials and what the listing leaves out.
  2. It does not rank brands. It scores the exact listing we read; another colour or size of the same product can be made differently.
  3. It does not cover the whole wardrobe. Activewear has its own page; underwear and socks are coming.

What would move any of these numbers

  • A dye disclosure, or a checkable certificate covering the dyed fabric.
  • A bisphenol test on the finished garment, from a named laboratory.
  • An organic certificate number, with its issuer and scope.
  • A fabric line with every percentage stated.

Sending us evidence is free, always. How we score.

Sources

  • Amazon USA Best Sellers lists named above, read in the US store; fabric lines read on each exact listing.
  • Napper, I. and Thompson, R. (2016), release of synthetic microplastic fibres from domestic washing machines, Marine Pollution Bulletin; figures as reported by the University of Plymouth.
  • Zambrano, M.C. et al. (2019), microfibres from cotton, rayon and polyester fabrics and their aquatic biodegradation, Marine Pollution Bulletin, doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.02.062.
  • Modal and viscose production: Earth Day, decoding man-made textiles.
  • Shake’s repository rows for azo dyes, disperse dyes, bisphenols, microfibre shedding, conventional cotton and carbon disulfide.

The label writes the score. We don’t. Only evidence moves it.

Words on this page

Six words worth knowing

Ceiling
The highest a pillar can score for a material, whatever else the piece gets right.
Azo dyes
A large family of synthetic dyes. Our row applies when a listing does not say which dyes it uses.
Disperse dyes
The dye family used on polyester and nylon. Our row applies when the dyes are not named.
Bisphenols
A group of chemicals our repository tracks in polyester textiles. The row applies when polyester is half the fabric or more and no test is published.
Microfibres
Tiny fibres shed in the wash. Synthetic ones do not break down afterwards.
Plant-based, chemically made
Viscose, rayon, modal and bamboo viscose: made from wood, by dissolving it and spinning it back into thread.