Is Suga ethical?
RecommendedYes — Suga scores 88/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| 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 | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | 1% for the Planet, B Corp, Global Recycled Standard |
Scored with our public methodology.
Suga at a glance
Suga offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Sports & Fitness, with an average ethics score of 88/10 and recurring certifications including 1% for the Planet, B Corp, Global Recycled Standard.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Suga's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Environment98/10
- Sourcing90/10
- Transparency88/10
- Labor85/10
Categories covered
Where Suga shows up across our directory.
- Sports & Fitness1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Suga's products.
- ✓Unbeatable wet grip
- ✓Extreme durability
- ✓Helps clean up coastal waste
Sustainability commitments
"Closed-loop manufacturing process. They offer a 'Cradle to Cradle' style return program where old mats are ground down into new ones."
Products from Suga
A high-grip, ultra-durable mat made entirely from recycled wetsuits, benefiting small-scale coastal collection communities.
Common questions about Suga
Is Suga cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Suga's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Suga score overall?+
Suga averages 88/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Suga?+
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 Suga?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.