FiberScore: Clothing Clarity

Why FiberScore Exists Many people want to buy clothing that's safer for workers and healthier for themselves, but few have the time or knowledge to interpret fiber content, chemical processing, labor practices, and third-party certifications for every item they consider, especially when brands often sell products with a wide range of materials and certifications. FiberScore makes that more practical. You pick the health and safety criteria that matter to you, such as plastic-free fabric or a worker-safety certification, and FiberScore shows which clothing meets them, based on each product's material composition and disclosed certifications. It helps you make better decisions and learn more when you want to. Background FiberScore was created by a materials scientist and engineer with experience in the polymer and textile industries, working with conventional petroleum-based materials as well as developing bio-based alternatives. Understanding the industries made the scale of the problem hard to ignore. Hazardous chemicals and poor working conditions are widespread in manufacturing, and microplastics may be creating additional hazards. At the same time, solutions exist and are being implemented for certain products, but understanding what goes into clothing production remains confusing and time-consuming for the average person. Fashion can be an incredibly fun way to express yourself, but clothing should also be safe and healthy for the people making it and the people wearing it. It shouldn't be so difficult to understand if clothing is healthy and safe. FiberScore was created to change that. What This Means for You The criteria on FiberScore reflect polymer and textile industry experience applied to publicly available product information and disclosed certifications. They are meant to support informed choices, not replace your own judgment about personal needs, style, and fit.