100% Organic Cotton T-Shirt
100% organic cotton t-shirt. Gap is one of the most popular clothing brands in the US.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026
Synthetic clothing (polyester, nylon, acrylic) sheds microplastic fibers with every wash — a single load of laundry can release up to 700,000 microplastic fibers. These fibers pass through wastewater treatment and enter waterways, eventually returning in drinking water and food. Synthetic fabrics also contain chemical finishes (PFAS wrinkle-resistance, antimicrobial treatments) that leach through skin contact.
Why We Rated It This Way
Gap's organic cotton t-shirts are a solid mainstream choice — 100% organic cotton, no synthetic fibers, no microplastic shedding. Gap does not have GOTS certification for all products, but organic cotton is a meaningful improvement over conventional cotton.
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