Is Mate ethical?
RecommendedYes — Mate scores 92/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 2 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved, Climate Neutral |
Scored with our public methodology.
Mate at a glance
Mate offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Beauty & Personal Care, with an average ethics score of 92/10 and recurring certifications including Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved, Climate Neutral.
Is Mate ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Mate's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Environment98/10
- Labor95/10
- Transparency90/10
- Sourcing88/10
Categories covered
Where Mate shows up across our directory.
- Beauty & Personal Care1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Mate's products.
- ✓Housing made from 100% recycled plastic
- ✓Incredible 60-day battery life
- ✓Minimalist DACH design aesthetics
Sustainability commitments
"Climate Neutral certified company. The packaging is 100% plastic-free and FSC-certified cardboard."
Products from Mate
A German-engineered sonic toothbrush system featuring a housing made from 100% GRS-certified recycled plastic, designed for long-term durability and waste reduction.
Common questions about Mate
Is Mate cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Mate's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Mate score overall?+
Mate averages 92/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Mate?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Mate?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.