Clothing & Materials
Everyday Clothing
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.

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.
| Fibre | What it is | Frequency ceiling | Gaia ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | A plant fibre. Without an organic certificate number we charge the two farm rows: pesticides and water. | 100 | 100less the farm rows |
| Linen, hemp | Fibre from the stem of the plant. Rare on the everyday best-seller lists, and the best score here when it turns up. | 100 | 100 |
| 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. | 70 | 100less 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., spandex | The stretch. A little of it in a natural fabric lowers both ceilings, step by step, by how much is in there. | 95 to 70 | 95 to 70 |
| Cotton-polyesterPolyester A plastic fibre made from oil, most often PET, the same plastic as drinks bottles. blends | Part plant, part plastic, and no washing machine will ever separate them again. The more polyester, the lower the ceiling. | 70 to 55 | 70 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. | 55 | 40 |
| Recycled polyester | Still polyester. Where the plastic came from changes; what you wear does not. It earns no credit on Shake. | 55 | 40 |
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.
Already wearing something? Check it in ShakeUP and see which Shake Picks score higher.
Score what you useThe 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%.
| Product | Shake score | Band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops | |||
ANRABESS Ribbed Long Sleeve Fitted TopAmazon USA women’s tops #1 · 93% rayon, 7% elastanePlant-based, chemically madeRead morePeople55Animals100Gaia80Frequency70 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Trendy Queen Long Sleeve T-ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #2 · 88% polyester, 12% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
PRETTYGARDEN Bell Sleeve Ribbed Knit TopAmazon USA women’s tops #3 · 92% viscose, 8% elastanePlant-based, chemically madeRead morePeople55Animals100Gaia80Frequency70 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Zeagoo Slim Fit Long Sleeve ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #4 · 88% polyester, 12% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve CrewneckAmazon USA women’s tops #5 · 56% cotton, 37% modal, 7% elastaneRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Trendy Queen Short Sleeve T-ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #6 · 88% polyester, 12% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Ribbed Scoop NeckAmazon USA women’s tops #8 · 58% cotton, 39% modal, 3% elastaneRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Zeagoo Casual Long Sleeve TopAmazon USA women’s tops #10 · 76% polyester, 19% viscose, 5% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Trendy Queen Square Neck TopAmazon USA women’s tops #11 · 88% polyester, 12% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
AUTOMET Crew Neck Long Sleeve ShirtAmazon USA women’s tops #12 · 88% polyester, 12% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Gildan Men’s Crew T-ShirtMen’sAmazon USA men’s T-shirts #1 · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Comfort Colors Adult Short Sleeve TeeMen’sAmazon USA men’s T-shirts #4 · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Russell Athletic Men’s Cotton TeeMen’sAmazon USA men’s T-shirts #5 · 60% cotton, 40% polyesterRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
J.VER Men’s Dress ShirtMen’sAmazon USA men’s shirts #2 · 62% cotton, 35% polyester, 3% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Hanes Women’s Cotton Long Sleeve T-ShirtShake Pick from our Activewear shelf · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Andrew Scott Men’s Cotton Long Sleeve T-ShirtMen’sShake Pick from our Activewear shelf · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
| Dresses | |||
OFEEFAN Long Sleeve DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #1 · 70% polyester, 25% rayon, 5% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
BORIFLORS Elegant DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #2 · 90% polyester, 10% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
BTFBM Ruched DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #4 · 93% viscose, 7% elastanePlant-based, chemically madeRead morePeople55Animals100Gaia80Frequency70 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Memoriesea High Neck DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #5 · 90% polyester, 10% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
PRETTYGARDEN A-Line DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #6 · 56.8% polyester, 38.7% cotton, 4.5% elastaneRead morePeople37.6Animals78Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
OFEEFAN Fall DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #7 · 70% polyester, 25% rayon, 5% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Trendy Queen DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #8 · 95% polyester, 5% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
PRETTYGARDEN Summer DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #9 · 99% polyester, 1% elastaneRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Sipaya Bodycon Maxi DressAmazon USA women’s dresses #10 · 95% polyester, 5% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
100% Linen Slip DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% linenRead morePeople55Animals100Gaia100Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
100% Linen Spaghetti-Strap DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% linenRead morePeople55Animals100Gaia100Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
The Drop Linen DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% linenRead morePeople55Animals100Gaia100Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
chouyatou Cotton Sun DressShake Pick from our Conscious Clothing shelf · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
| Sweaters | |||
Trendy Queen Cropped SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #1 · 71% polyester, 18% acrylic, 11% polyamideRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Trendy Queen Women’s SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #2 · 60% cotton, 40% acrylicRead morePeople55Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
LILLUSORY CardiganAmazon USA women’s sweaters #3 · 65% polyester, 30% rayon, 5% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
PRETTYGARDEN Open Front CardiganAmazon USA women’s sweaters #4 · 72% polyester, 24% acrylic, 4% elastaneRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
PRETTYGARDEN Chunky Knit SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #5 · 100% acrylicRead morePeople55Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
GRACE KARIN Knit SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #6 · 75% viscose, 25% polyesterPlant-based, chemically madeRead morePeople53.2Animals88Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Amazon Essentials Women’s SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #8 · 55% cotton, 25% modal, 20% polyesterRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia48Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
ANRABESS Fall SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #9 · 38% polyester, 30% PBT, 20% acrylic, 12% nylonRead morePeople53.2Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Zeagoo Wool Blend SweaterAmazon USA women’s sweaters #10 · 51% viscose, 43% polyester, 6% woolPlant-based, chemically madeRead morePeople53.2Animals88Gaia68Frequency70 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. | 69.80% | Shake PickWorth a Pause | See where to buy |
Nautica Men’s Quarter-Zip SweaterMen’sAmazon USA men’s sweaters #1 · 56% cotton, 44% rayonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70 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. | 68.75% | Shake PickWorth a Pause | See where to buy |
Utopia Wear Cotton SweatshirtMen’sAmazon USA men’s sweaters #2 · 52% cotton, 46% polyester, 2% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Amazon Essentials Men’s Crewneck SweaterMen’sAmazon USA men’s sweaters #3 · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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. | 81.25% | Shake PickAligned | See where to buy |
| Pants | |||
Lee Ultra Lux Pull-On PantAmazon USA women’s pants #1 · 49% cotton, 47% polyester, 4% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
PRETTYGARDEN Tailored PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #2 · 100% polyesterRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Ewedoos Wide Leg PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #3 · 97% polyester, 3% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Lee Wrinkle Free Relaxed PantAmazon USA women’s pants #4 · 71% cotton, 26% polyester, 3% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
DLOODA Bootcut PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #5 · 80% polyester, 20% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
PRETTYGARDEN Wide Leg PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #6 · 100% polyesterRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Lepunuo Cargo PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #7 · 97% cotton, 3% spandexRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95 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. | 80.00% | Shake PickAligned | See where to buy |
NIMIN Wide Leg PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #8 · 92% polyester, 8% spandexRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Xiaoxuemeng Baggy PantsAmazon USA women’s pants #9 · 70% cotton, 30% polyesterRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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. | 67.30% | Shake PickWorth a Pause | See where to buy |
Wrangler Men’s Relaxed Fit PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #1 · 98% cotton, 2% spandexRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Amazon Essentials Men’s PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #2 · 100% polyester (certified recycled)Read morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Haggar Men’s Classic PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #3 · 61% cotton, 37% polyester, 2% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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. | 67.30% | Shake PickWorth a Pause | See where to buy |
Men’s Classic Fit PantMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #4 · 100% polyesterRead morePeople37.6Animals88Gaia40Frequency55 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% | Reconsider | See where to buy |
Amazon Essentials Men’s ChinoMen’sAmazon USA men’s pants #5 · 97% cotton, 3% elastaneRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95 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. | 80.00% | Shake PickAligned | See where to buy |
| Denim | |||
Sidefeel Wide Leg JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #1 · 65% cotton, 33% polyester, 2% elastaneRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #2 · 98% cotton, 2% spandexRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Dokotoo Casual JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #3 · 78% cotton, 20% polyester, 2% elastaneRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Levi’s Women’s 318 Shaping JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #4 · 78% cotton, 21% polyester, 1% elastaneRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
WallFlower Luscious Curvy JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #5 · 80% cotton, 19% polyester, 1% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency80 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. | 69.80% | Shake PickWorth a Pause | See where to buy |
Lee Ultra Lux JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #6 · 69% cotton, 15% rayon, 13% polyester, 3% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia48Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Levi’s Women’s Cinch JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #7 · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Amazon Essentials Women’s JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #8 · 52% cotton, 39% polyester, 9% elastaneRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Sidefeel JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #9 · 65% cotton, 33% polyester, 2% elastaneRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
UPNET High Rise JeansAmazon USA women’s jeans #10 · 67.3% cotton, 31.9% polyester, 0.8% spandexRead morePeople53.2Animals78Gaia68Frequency70 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. | 67.30% | Shake PickWorth a Pause | See where to buy |
Rustler Men’s Classic JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #1 · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Wrangler Authentics Men’s JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #2 · 82% cotton, 16% rayon, 2% spandexRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia60Frequency70 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 Pause | See where to buy |
Levi’s Men’s 505 Regular Fit JeansMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #3 · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Wrangler Men’s Comfort Fit JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #4 · 100% cottonRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency100 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 PickAligned | See where to buy |
Wrangler Authentics Men’s Stretch JeanMen’sAmazon USA men’s jeans #5 · 98% cotton, 2% spandexRead morePeople55Animals90Gaia80Frequency95 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 PickAligned | See 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
- 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.
- It does not rank brands. It scores the exact listing we read; another colour or size of the same product can be made differently.
- 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.
