Is Matein ethical?
Mixed recordMixed — Matein scores 58/100. There are verified positives, but the transparency and certification record is thin.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| 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 | unverified | We record 1 distinct certification across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Scored with our public methodology.
Matein at a glance
Matein offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Travel & Luggage, with an average ethics score of 58/10 and recurring certifications including OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Matein's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Environment60/10
- Sourcing50/10
- Labor45/10
- Transparency40/10
Categories covered
Where Matein shows up across our directory.
- Travel & Luggage1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Matein's products.
- ✓Very affordable for feature set
- ✓OEKO-TEX certified fabric
- ✓Anti-theft back pocket works well
- ✓Large capacity with many compartments
Sustainability commitments
"OEKO-TEX Standard 100 ensures no harmful chemicals; brand-level sustainability reporting is absent; no recycled content claimed."
Products from Matein
A wildly popular anti-theft laptop backpack with USB charging and large capacity, made with OEKO-TEX certified materials but little brand transparency — a high-function, low-transparency choice for tech-savvy travelers.
Common questions about Matein
Is Matein cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Matein's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Matein score overall?+
Matein averages 58/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Matein?+
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 Matein?+
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