70 + Life + Breathes − Pills − Wear = Score

Every score starts at 70, the cotton benchmark used in European durability rules.

Life

Fibres people keep and wear longer score higher.

Breathes

Fabric that takes up moisture feels cooler on skin.

Pills

Strong synthetics hold onto pills, so they look worn sooner.

Wear

Some fibres wear through faster than cotton.

79Tag only
89Seam proof
90+Heirloom

A tag shows the fibre, not the sewing. Show us more and the score can go higher.

We never score the brand or the price.

Sources: Laitala & Klepp 2020 · ASTM D1909 · Ecobalyse · University of Leeds & WRAP 2025